As Japanese basics purveyor Uniqlo has expanded into markets beyond Asia, it’s made a concerted effort to take things to a higher level, at least when it comes to design. The brand’s first big campaign here in the US included scenesters like Chloe Sevigny and Kim Gordon. Uniqlo quickly became the poor man’s APC, or the cool guy’s Gap, however you want to look at it.

But that was in 2007, before the recession hit. Now, being cool isn’t as important as being beloved by the masses. Uniqlo’s taking a cue from competitor Gap, releasing a “Made For All” campaign starring international celebrities Charlize Theron and Orlando Bloom.

The campaign makes sense. Uniqlo’s mission is to provide well-made, good-looking clothes to everyone. But are Charlize and Orlando the right ambassadors? We’re not so sure. When we think of innate style, they’re not the first celebs that come to our minds.

But they do have the global recognition Uniqlo is looking for, so until Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ryan Gosling become household names everywhere, we suppose we can’t complain.

Source: Fashionista

Charlize is featuring in next months issue of Elle Russia. The magazine featured Dusan Reljin’s photography for this issue. I love this set! Enjoy!

Our lovely Charlize just turned 35 a few days ago! I’m so sorry for the lateness. Work and my personal life have been keeping me busy. We hope you had a lovely time on your 35th Charlize!

Whatever It Takes (www.whateverittakes.org) is a charity artwork project that uses artwork donated from celebrities around the world to create ‘merchandise with meaning’ and has successfully launched mugs, plates and a range of bags amongst other things.

Whatever It Takes is a unique artwork campaign launched by 21st Century Leaders Foundation. The Whatever It Takes collection features ‘symbols of hope for the 21st Century’ drawn by leaders in the worlds of fashion, film, television, music and sport.

The signed artwork donated by each Leader (in this case Charlize) is his or her original work, and has been donated for the exclusive use of the Whatever It Takes campaign which has so far raised over $3,000,000 for charitable projects worldwide.

Whatever It Takes supports 21st Century Leaders Foundation in its work for key global development causes including poverty alleviation, environmental conservation and the protection of children.

Many of the world’s most celebrated public figures have put their names to the projects. By becoming 21st Century Leaders, these public figures are pledging to do ‘whatever it takes’ to address issues of the 21st Century.

Whatever It Takes works with our leaders to assist and encourage a generation of influencers to take ownership, engage in positive action, raise awareness among their communities, and champion the solutions to poverty and environmental degradation.

Charlize Theron’s donated artwork appears on our Classic Shopper bag which is available to buy from http://shop.whateverittakes.org/

The team behind Juno is teaming up again to make a new film named Young Adult. Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman, the screenwriter and director of Juno, have teamed up with John Malkovich’s Mr Mudd production company for the film.

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron will be part of the cast, reports Deadline.

Young Adult’s storyline concerns a 30-something, divorced, young-adult fiction writer (Theron), who returns to her home city of Minneapolis to get in touch with an ex-boyfriend, who’s married with a child when she returns.

Filming will begin in New York in November.

Source: NME

Heavy rains have delayed shooting for “Mad Max 4″ after turning the Australian Outback action film set from a dust bowl into lush green pastures, a report said on Thursday.

Broken Hill, the desolate setting for the film and usually bone-dry, has been transformed into a verdant oasis by the downpours, which have broken a decade-long drought in parts of the country.

About 200 crew are in the isolated New South Wales town for pre-production, but filming has now been postponed until January, the Sydney Morning Herald said.

“You can’t kick up any dust, it’s too green and moist and they need dry and dusty,” said Hugh Gough, of the town’s Caledonian Bed and Breakfast.

Local residents are now hoping that shooting of the post-apocalyptic drama, which launched Mel Gibson’s career, will not move elsewhere.

“Weather-wise it’s stunning, it’s been very wet and there is a lot of growth around which is not something we’re renowned for,” said Broken Hill mayor Wincen Cuy.

“It’s pretty abnormal and we hadn’t planned on it but we’re led to believe (the filming) won’t go anywhere else.”

Broken Hill had nearly five times its average rainfall in February and 96 millimetres (3.8 inches) in just one day in March, the report said, soaking soils which sent plant life blooming.

Gibson will not be reprising his old role in “Mad Max 4: Fury Road” which will star British actor Tom Hardy alongside South African siren Charlize Theron.

Source: Google News

I’ve added a new photoshoot of Charlize from the Elle France issue. She looks super gorgeous. I’ve also added another photoshoot from Madame Figaro. It’s a little late but better late than never. Check them out in the gallery!

Two nights ago Charlize along with other A-list celebrities gave tribute to People’s All Stars Among Us for the 2010 All-Star Baseball game in Anaheim. A video was shown on the screen prior to the game. You can watch the video below. I’ve also added 2 backstage interviews of Charlize from this years Spike TV’s Guys Choice awards.

I’ve added three magazine scans of Charlize in the gallery. One is Marie Claire Philippines from 2006. The rest is from Elle France and Elle Germany. If anyone has larger scans of the magazine, please dont hesitate to donate them to us. We will give you full credits!