By Jade Watkins
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It is one of the most sort after handbags in the world and customers are often required to go on a very long waiting list in order to obtain one.
But the fashion world is without one less Hermes Birkin bag after Francesca Eastwood and her boyfriend Tyler Shields set one on fire in a new photo shoot.
The 18-year-old daughter of legendary actor Clint Eastwood and her photographer beau burnt the $100,000 crocodile skin version of the bag in the name of art.
Hot stuff: Francesca Eastwood and her boyfriend Tyler Shields set a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag on fire in a new photo shoot
In one snap, Francesca is also seen fanning the flames even further by blowing on it with her red-painted pout.
As well as engulfing the leathergood in flames, the teenager also put the handles of the bag in her mouth in order to play a game of tug of war.
The pair finish off the tote by slicing it in half with a chainsaw.
Destroyed: The pair finish off the tote by slicing it in half with a chainsaw
This isn't the first luxury item that has been destroyed for one of Shields's shoot.
A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes were also wrecked in the name of photographic art.
The new pictures come after Shields‘ recently opened his Mouthful exhibit in support of Love is Louder in Los Angeles.
Opening night was last weekend and actress Emma Roberts was one of the guests-of-honour.
It's mine! As well as engulfing the leathergood in flames, the teenager also put the handles of the bag in her mouth in order to play a game of tug of war
The event, held at a private studio, was the most exclusive ticket in town as guests clamoured to get close to the cult photographer.
Also in attendance at the exhibit, presented by A/X Armani Exchange were Tyler‘s girlfriend Francesca, Harry Shum, Jr., and Modern Family‘s Sarah Hyland - who was with boyfriend Matt Prokop - and beauties, Christa B. Allen and Brittany Snow.
The cult snapper posed happily with Eastwood's beautiful daughter and Roberts at the wonderfully surreal event.
Two for the price of one: The Hermes bag is one of the most sort after accessories in the world
Roberts, 21, looked stunning in a black Dolce & Gabbana dress with matching bag with Christian Louboutin shoes.
And the niece of superstar Julia Roberts seemed to enjoy the event, mingling with the giant rabbits and panda wandering around the studio playing chess.
Roberts and Eastwood have often teamed up for a series of stylish photoshoots with Shields.
In love: Shields‘ recently opened his Mouthful exhibit in support of Love is Louder in Los Angeles with Francesca at his side
The photographer is famous for his provocative snaps of stars like Demi Lovato, Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton.
At the event, guests were greeted by human pandas and rabbits donning black A|X suits and 'viewed the out-of-the-box photography before signing special edition A|X Armani Exchange tee shirts in support of Love is Louder and Tyler Shields.
The tees will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going towards the foundation, created to support anti-bullying efforts.
Famous friends: Emma Roberts was also in attendance at the event
According to the press release: 'The fashion-forward crowd received a sneak-peak of the one-day-only gallery exhibition which fuses photography, video, and art installation.
Shattering all the rules, Shields leads the way at the helm of an entirely new breed of art.'
Shields also stars in his girlfriend's new reality show Eastwood & Company, which airs tomorrow night on E!.
New Products and Awards - So Much More than Motor Finance - YAHOO!
MotoNovo Finance Continue to Innovate and Impress
(PRWEB UK) 27 May 2012
MotoNovo Finance has once again been nominated for a number of top awards, at numerous events, in the motor finance industry. MotoNovo, literally translated as ‘Driving Forward/Innovation or change,’ are in the middle of yet another innovative year of business with prosperous results. The name certainly reflects the values of this forward-thinking company as new products and services are introduced to maximise on customer satisfaction.Firstly, the car finance company based in Cardiff were shortlisted for the respected Asset Finance Firm of the Year award at the ‘Credit Today Awards.’ Having won the award in the previous two years, the team at MotoNovo Finance were delighted to be amongst the nominees once more. The award ceremony, sponsored by the Marston Group, was celebrating its 13th year with a performance from comedian Al Murray, in front of over 1400 attendees.
Mark Standish CEO reflected on the event: “Having won the award for the previous two years, it is a huge honour to have made the shortlist once again. I think that the nomination reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. I believe the nomination also highlights the success of the wider motor finance industry in raising the profile of dealer finance as a very attractive and very much available financing option to help dealers to sell cars to a consumer market where finance availability has reduced over recent years.”
In addition to this success MotoNovo have also been shortlisted, along with six others, for the MotorTrader Award for Innovation. The MotorTrader Industry Awards 2012 takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on 11th July. The motor finance suppliers have been nominated for their discount shopping service, offering discounts and savings from hundreds of high street stores. Deals include savings with up to 15% discounts on high street shopping for all MotoNovo Finance customers.
A new service My Car Locator, available on the MotoNovo Finance website, is also going from strength to strength. This service helps customers locate their ideal car by searching through thousands of cars from hundreds of accredited dealers online. This also allows dealers to upload stock with just one-click, including photographs and full finance quotes. This allows dealers to advertise to over 100,000 finance customers.
So now customers can get full, detailed finance quotes and apply online for immediate decisions. The team at MotoNovo Finance hope that this will make searching for and acquiring a car a lot easier for their clients. For the moment however, they look forward with anticipation, to the coming award show in July.
About MotoNovo Finance
MotoNovo Finance offers a range of car finance products and services quickly, efficiently and competitively. Assisting over a quarter of a million customers with motor finance for over 40 years, MotoNovo are supported by multi-national bank – FirstRand. Accredited with a two-star rating from ‘Best Companies,’ the Cardiff based company has also been bestowed with the Investors in People Silver Standard award. Employing over 170 individuals across the UK, the experienced management team has been involved with motor finance for decades.
Karl Werner
MotoNovo Finance
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Sorry! I've got the giggles. How wonderful that some clever person can persuade some thick person to pay that much for a handbag.
- david eldridge 69, Wisbech. UK, 27/5/2012 12:17
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