Tribute: The Business Woman

It is such devastating news for us to learn that Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, has passed away earlier this month. She suffered "a brain hemorrhage, her family said" as the New York Times reported. Anita, an icon for all women, portrayed in utter perfection the roles of a businesswoman, a marketeer, an activist, a philanthropist and an innovator! From the creation of The Body Shop, a business with a mission to end animal testing and protect the environment, to her numerous campaigns on causes, such as saving the rain forests, debt relief for developing countries and anti-sexism; Anita was an inspiration to every 21st century girl out there! Ms Rodick, we salute you and shall always remember you!

Ads: Most Provocative ad 2007 award

goes to... none other than Tom Ford! And you thought that back in the day, the Gucci ads were raunchy? The marketing sense never has failed on him, one must admit... The creative mind for this campaign had to be Terry Richardson, aka ad-provocateur. The guy, responsible for bring the luxury goods to the masses, is now busy with his new venture... bring premium-uber-luxury back! His new store in Madison Avenue, a men's only haven, is re-emphasizing on tailor-made, one-of-a-kind designs for men. A concept that has never existed before... and targeted to the very few and eclectic, i.e those who can afford it! That's niche for you...