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04 October 2008 Reader Request: Bar Refaeli's Look for $96.32 It's genius how Bar took a simple knit dress and fancied it up with funky, bold jewelry. I'm loving this! http://www.fashionunder100.net/2008/10/rea...s-look-for.html

Bar Refaeli’s U.S. Roadtrip http://www.forward.com/articles/14342/

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THE INSIDER: BAR RAFAELI Take a cross-country road trip with the Israeli model. Bar Rafaeli is what some might call the total package: brains, beauty, and brawn. She puts all three to good use while co-hosting Bravo’s Ironic Iconic America, a cross-country road trip in which she gets ready for prom, chows down on Philly cheesesteaks, and visits a sex museum, all in the name of learning about US pop culture. We caught up with the model-turned-philanthropist-turned-designer-turned-TV host to get her travel tips and insight into why exactly prom is such an American institution. How did you get involved in Ironic Iconic America? I was approached by the production company to be a part of the special, and it sounded like an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and learn. I am a very curious person by nature and I thought this show was made for me. Plus, I spend so much time in the states, I felt like I owe it to know more about this country. Did it change your opinion of the US? I’ve never had a bad opinion about the US, but through the filming it was definitely nice to learn about the history and the iconic places I’d only heard about. What was your favorite part of the trip? There were a few, but my favorite moment was the prom! As a young girl in Israel, I watched many American teen movies and the prom was such a big thing in all of them. I was really looking forward to that day of shooting. If you were to host Ironic Iconic Israel, where would you go? Throughout the whole shoot I was trying to push for an Iconic Ironic Israel, because there are so many interesting historical places there! The list is very long, but a few places I would highlight in the show include the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Masada, and Eilat. The ironic thing about Israel is that it is so small but so meaningful and has so many problems. And if you could take a road trip across any country, where would you pick? South America! After the army, most Israeli kids travel there for a few months. They always come back with the most amazing stories and experiences! Since I work all the time without many breaks, I never had the chance to go there, and I would love to see what South America is all about. What's your ultimate road trip outfit? Cargo pants and a tank top. Sitting in a car for long periods of time definitely requires something loose and comfortable. Oh, and a sweatshirt—I’m always cold. Besides this show, any other cool projects coming up? I just signed a contract with Hurley, and we are working on designing a line together, which is very exciting. Also, I finished a movie a few months ago called Session that is supposed to come out soon. Other than that, I try and work with charities as much as I can to try and give back. Sounds cheesy, I know, but true. REBECCA WILLA DAVIS http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=2052

Q&A With Bar Rafaeli by Stephanie D. Smith Posted Friday October 03, 2008 From WWD Issue 10/03/2008 Israeli-born model Bar Refaeli visits everything from Las Vegas wedding chapels to Manhattan’s Museum of Sex for Tommy Hilfiger’s TV show “Ironic Iconic America,” which premieres on Bravo tonight. The one-hour program, which is based on his coffee-table book “Iconic America: A Roller-Coaster Ride Through the Eye-Popping Panorama of American Pop Culture,” is a tour of America’s finest food, fashion design and culture from New York to Newport Beach, with Refaeli and “Def Comedy Jam” artist Rives as curators. After cruising the country in a classic Cadillac convertible, hitting locations including the Necco Sweetheart Candy Factory in Massachusetts and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, WWD caught up with Refaeli on location as she gathered with teenagers getting ready for prom night in South Orange, N.J. WWD: What did you hope to learn from this project? Bar Refaeli: I was hoping to learn history. The interesting thing about it was I thought I knew [about America] because I went to museums. Or, for example, in Los Angeles to see things like Boulevard of the Stars, and Universal Studios, and all the places that are more generic in each state. But from this I wanted to learn about real American history, not only from art or from things that are special to the place, but real history, iconic American things. WWD: What were some of the highlights from your travels? Start with L.A. B.R.: We went to the Eames House [in the Pacific Palisades]. That was very special to me because, in my house in Israel, my dad has been obsessed with Eames chairs since I was a little girl. We went to Venice [Calif.]. I go there very often, but we went to a public graffiti wall where you can do graffiti, which I never knew existed. I’ve passed by it so many times, but I never knew the story. WWD: What have you learned about the American tradition of prom? B.R.: It’s one of the things that I’m more excited about with this show. First off, it’s a thing that’s very girly. It’s something that I connect with. Growing up watching American films, or “chick flicks,” there’s always a prom. In Israel, we had a party, but when we graduated we never had it with a date or that flower thing you put on your arm. So it’s really special. I was sitting outside and I saw the guy and the girl come in and I was like, “Wow, he’s actually wearing a suit.” In Israel, nobody wears a suit unless your older brother gets married when you are young. WWD: What other trivia have you picked up as you filmed the show? B.R.: Where stuff was invented and why and by whom and how long ago. I [asked] my mom, “Guess what [is] the longest word you can type on the top of a keyboard?” Typewriter. It’s only in the top row. So when the typewriter came out so people would be able to sell it, they’d go to the house and say, “Look how easy it is to type typewriter.” WWD: Were there any New York American icons you remember? B.R.: We went to Serendipity and we ate a $1,000 sundae. It was like gold and s--t, with caviar. WWD: That must have been good. B.R.: It was OK. I still like Mister Softee better, but it was very interesting. http://www.wwd.com/media-news/qa-bar-rafae...dd60de2fdd1158c

LYE -- Where was the interview!!??? Is it on youtube yet?? I'd love to see that!! And he is right, she is both. AND funny! Pheiress, Who posted this was Solange. ""I am trying to found"

InStyle Hosts a Party for Tommy Hilfiger's Bravo TV Special 10/02/2008 - Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills, CA United States http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx...6734&nbc1=1

Thursday October 2, 11:18 AM Some girls have all the luck The secret behind supermodel Bar Refaeli's amazing figure has been revealed - slap-up meals of Philly cheese steaks and ice cream drinks. Designer Tommy Hilfiger told how the on-off girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio loves her food as they appeared together on American TV. He described how Bar got stuck into all the grub on offer while they were making 'Ironic Iconic America', their new TV series exploring American culture. The fashion king said: "She eats everything - from Philly cheese steaks to a $1,000 ice cream soda from Serendipity in New York." And Israeli beauty Bar admitted she doesn't have expensive tastes when it comes to food and drink as she added: "The one that costs $2 (USD) is the best." Hilfiger paid a glowing tribute to Bar on 'Good Day LA', saluting her as a true supermodel. He said: "There are supermodels and there are supermodels. "I've worked with supermodels for over 25 years. "She has a brain. She is very cool. She is very curious. "She is down-to-earth. She is real. "She is not stuck-up. She is not full of herself. "She is not only interested in posing. She is interested in life." http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/081001/6/8cdh.html

'Ironic Iconic America' book becomes Bravo special Friday, October 03, 2008 The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Bar Refaeli has a sweet spot for destinations that feed her sugar habit: The Israeli model picked the Necco candy factory near Boston and New York's Serendipity restaurant -- home of the frozen hot chocolate -- as two of her favorite places on a long, winding road trip of the U.S. Refaeli's trip, taken with poet Rives (of HBO's "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry"), was documented for the Bravo TV special "Ironic Iconic America," debuting Oct. 3. Their road map was inspired by the coffee-table book "Iconic America: A Roller Coaster Ride Through The Eye-Popping Panorama of American Pop Culture," a collaboration between fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and art director George Lois published by Universe last year. Refaeli, 23, has the young, wide eyes to experience places and things that Americans might be more blase about. Sites on their tour include the American Museum of Natural History in New York, cheesesteak places in Philadelphia and the architectural case-study home known as the Eames House in Pacific Palisades, Calif. The first time the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model visited the U.S. was when she was 16 for a family vacation. Now she splits her time between Israel and Los Angeles, a place she has come to love. "From the first time I landed there, I fell in love with it. It reminds me of Israel in many ways so of course my impression is good. I didn't know much about it growing up -- just seeing Beverly Hills and the SOPENrich' lifestyle on TV. Then I started going there and I saw all these amazing places and things you could do there." She described her favorite spots in "Iconic America" in an e-mail to the AP: • The Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. On the show, Refaeli is part of a staged "quickie wedding." "I have been to Vegas many times but never seen that side of it. Growing up hearing about it, I thought it is all about gambling and partying, but then we drove by the strip and looked at everything from outside, it is pretty amazing to see this city full of light and people." • Serendipity in Manhattan. Refaeli says she was surprised she hadn't heard of this restaurant before since it's sort of an oasis for shoppers on the Upper East Side. "The beat in NY is very fast and there is always not enough time to see everything, but then Rives took me to this cute little place, where the vibe is so calm and peaceful. There are a lot of amazing desserts and good food. Sweet place." • The Necco factory in Revere, Mass. The conversation-heart candies were her favorite. "It was pretty exciting seeing where and how they make those little candies that we all know. I didn't think it takes so much to make them but I learned they make the candies all year long but they are sold in stores only in the months around V-day." http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08277/916258-37.stm

October 02, 2008 Bar Refaeli on 'Ironic Iconic America' Few things seem more iconically American than a good old fashioned road trip, and not many designers are as quintessentially American as Tommy Hilfiger -- so the pairing of the two makes sense when you think about it. Enter Ironic Iconic America, Hilfiger's new film that takes viewers across the country to check out some of its most notable sights. Along for the ride is model Bar Refaeli (who, if you read the celebrity gossip mags, you may also recognize as Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend) and poet and "observationalist" Rives, who fills Refaeli in on all the fun facts about the places they visit. Kathy talked to Refaeli earlier this week, so click on read more below to find out about her favorite part of the trip, and tune into Bravo tomorrow at 8 p.m. to see the whole film. Kathy Rowings: Had you been on a road trip before this one? Bar Refaeli: I've done road trips, but this one was different. I've done them in Israel, and with my friends in California, but it was always like, you look to the sides and it's like "Oh, that's pretty, this is pretty" but it was never realy about learning, never about history or visiting important monuments and sites. KR: What was the most fun thing you did? BR: One of them was getting ready for the prom, because it was really one of my dreams as a kid, watching all the teen movies and seeing them getting ready and it was such a big part of the American lifestyle for teenagers and I always wanted to experience it. So it was a little like one of my dreams coming true -- I felt like a young little girl from Israel who's living the American life. KR: But you get to dress up for modeling all the time, right? This was even more fun than that? BR: You know when you're like 15 or 16 and you watch all these movies like Clueless, all these movies that I used to love, they always had proms in them and we never had that kind of thing in Israel. So at that age I really wanted a reason to dress up. Now I do all the time, but at that age it was great. KR: How much input did you have in where you visited? BR: They really just told me where we were going, because Rives had so many ideas about where he wanted to go. He asked me about a few places, but even the ones I said I wasn't interested in they kept, because I think it made it more real, to see my real enthusiasm -- for better or worse sometimes I was happy to go places and sometimes I wasn't. KR: What weren't you so excited about? BR: My least favorite was probably the buffaloes in Catalina Island. It was just really hot and desert-y and stinky and he just showed me a lot of buffaloes. I complained a lot and was like "Rives, why are you taking me here? We came from Venice, beautiful beach-y town to buffaloes who are basically standing in their own not-great things." http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2008...refaeli-on.html