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The Duchess of Edinburgh is the latest personality to appear on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, to mark World Sight Day. The Duchess, passionate about supporting the sight loss community, commented 'Millions of us need glasses to see the world clearly. World Sight Day is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes, whether we need glasses or not. Our eyes are precious, and our sight is something to cherish and look after. So, let’s remember to take care of our eyes this World Sight Day'.

American footballer and one of The Media Eye's Rising Stars, Cavan Sullivan, has been appointed an ambassador for US fashion brand Aéropostale. The Philadelphia Union star commented 'Partnering with Aéropostale is cool because their style is trendy while also relaxed. I've always been into fashion that's both trendy and easy to wear like their baggy jeans and varsity jackets; they're also the kind of clothes I'd wear to just hang out with my friends or head to practice. It’s awesome to represent a brand that connects with my vibe on and off the field'.

French businessman Bernard Arnault's luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has been named global sponsor of Formula 1 in a new ten year agreement, starting from the Melbourne Grand Prix in March 2025. The partnership aims to bridge the worlds of motorsports and fashion, and Arnault commented 'The people, the quest for excellence and the passion for innovation are at the heart of the activity of our Maisons and Formula 1. In motorsport as in fashion, watchmaking or wines and spirits, every detail counts on the path to success. Both in our workshops and on circuits around the world, it is this incessant search to break boundaries that inspires our vision, and this is the meaning that we want to bring to this great and unique partnership between Formula 1 and our Group'.

Belfast star Jamie Dornan fronts Loewe's new perfume campaign, following his appointment as global brand ambassador in January. The brand unveiled the campaign on Instagram, posting 'Global Brand Ambassador Jamie Dornan lays in a bathtub of a Le Corbusier villa, the steam rising off crackling bubbles, the scent of LOEWE Esencia clinging to skin and drifting through the room'.

British cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish has been announced as Aston Martin’s first ever global high-performance ambassador. Cavendish, who recently received a knighthood, commented 'I'm excited to get stuck into this new role with Aston Martin. I've long admired the brand's dedication to pushing boundaries, and now, to be part of that drive for peak performance is a unique privilege. For a car enthusiast like me, it really is a boyhood dream come true to represent the iconic Aston Martin wings'.

American designer Michael Rider has been announced as the new Creative Director of Celine, succeeding Hedi Slimane. Rider, most recently Creative Director of Polo Ralph Lauren, commented 'Celine is a Maison with values very close to my heart and a beautiful heritage to build on. I am honoured to come back and shape the future of the Maison together with the Celine team'.

American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski stars in a new campaign for Self-Portrait, which depicts her winning a beauty pageant. The brand took to social media to share the news, posting 'Emily Ratajkowski embodies the spirit of the Self-Portrait women who challenge norms and embrace their true selves. Together, we celebrate the beauty of self-expression, and dedicate this campaign to everyone everywhere who wears their stories and clothes with pride'.

American TV personality Jill Martin has teamed up with the WNBA and NBA to design a loungewear collection, with proceeds going towards the Basser Center for BRCA Cancers. Martin, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2023, commented 'The support I have gotten from the NBA and WNBA has been overwhelming. I am so honoured to be able to use my platform to raise awareness for testing so that other families do not have to go through what mine did.'