2022-03-04 20:00
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Behind the scenes in the fashion industry with the publisher and editors of Lucire, the global fashion magazine.
2022-03-04 12:02
After collaborations with Beats by Dre and Mackintosh, A-Cold-Wall returns to team up with Dr Martens for another limited edition, this time of the Rikard eight-eye boot and Rikard th… Read More
2022-03-04 00:28
As many of you know, our travel editor Stanley Moss has penned a number of fiction titles, among them two novels starring Capt Harry Blackpool, a veteran of His Majesty’s Guards… Read More
2022-02-28 17:30
We have received word from La Biennale di Venezia that the Russian Federation’s curator and artists have resigned, cancelling their participation in the 59th event. ‘La Bi… Read More
2022-02-27 10:51
Coronet Peak, in Queenstown, New Zealand, plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary from August 17 to 21, 2022. Events have not been finalized but visitors can expect a programme that appeals… Read More
2022-02-26 00:00
Above, from top: Sylvie Castioni: Dans les draps de Léa Seydoux, 2010. Jacques Burga: Valentina Hites, 2021. Pierre-Alban Hüe de Fontenay: Margot, rue de la Croix Nivert, 2019. J… Read More
2022-02-25 21:52
Malo Cashmere has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations showing an art-déco-inspired capsule collection of cashmere dresses at an event held at the 10 Corso Como market… Read More
2022-02-24 16:58
Zegna’s new unisex Triple Stitch Sneaker has been updated once again for the latest season, and the design seems more relevant than ever. It’s a shoe that suits leisure, w… Read More
2022-02-22 21:43
Dr Martens and Futura Laboratories latest collaboration launches February 26 in New Zealand, with two styles, using the shoe brand’s 1460 boot as their canvas. The designs are t… Read More
2022-02-18 21:58
The storied Morgan Motor Company has released drone footage of its 108-year-old factory in Malvern, Worcestershire, where many traditional techniques in coachbuilding are still employ… Read More
2022-02-17 09:15
Malo Cashmere, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, commemorates next month’s International Women’s Day with a mimosa yellow makò cotton crew neck featu… Read More
2022-02-16 11:18
In 2022, you know a small company is making a big splash when its citrusy-floral, hyaluronic acid-enriched hand sanitizer can be seen all over town everywhere, from beauty salons and day spa… Read More
2022-02-15 22:16
Lachlan Bailey Scarlett Johansson and Henry Golding front David Yurman’s 2022 campaign, Come Closer. The two actors are the first celebrity brand ambassador duo that David Yurma… Read More
2022-02-15 21:40
Youth fashion brand Pacsun’s spring–summer 2022 campaign, featuring vlogger and influencer Emma Chamberlain, is one that’s tailored for the medium which made the 20… Read More
2022-02-14 10:47
Ledeff celebrates International Astrology Day on March 20 with its Zodiac capsule collection of bags, keyholders and belts, featuring the 12 signs of the zodiac. There is a wide varie… Read More
2022-02-13 12:16
It’s so nice to see Kayane Mahrejian, the subject of our latest fashion feature on the Lucire website, enjoy her copy of Lucire KSA, where her story first appeared. Thank you fo… Read More
2022-02-10 15:51
HRH Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has visited Expo 2020 Dubai as part of its UK National Day. It marks his first official visit to the UAE. The celebrations featured the Quee… Read More
2022-02-08 21:09
Joshua Kissi Header photo: Lupita Nyong’o models Brandon Maxwell. Above, from top: The campaign features outfits from Mônot and Versace. Academy Award-winning actress Lupi… Read More
2022-02-07 09:52
You may be wondering why there have been few updates from Lucire over the past week. It’s not because we’re observing the lunar New Year holiday, but because during Januar… Read More
2022-02-03 13:50
Vans has opened its first custom lab workshop in Australasia, at its newly opened 200 Queen Street branch in Auckland, New Zealand. While the store had its soft opening last December… Read More
2022-01-29 10:11
Above, from top: The Be Yourself pump, in silver, US$750. Empower Sandal with multi-colour scheme and pink base, US$875. The Love Yourself pump in red and pink, US$695. Together We Can sneak… Read More
2022-01-25 23:17
Liberty’s the latest brand to team up with Specsavers, launching a collection of thirteen adult and four children’s styles, and three sunglasses. Prices begin at NZ$369 an… Read More
2022-01-25 22:22
House of Sillage has released a limited-edition Ruby Reign fragrance for Valentine’s Day 2022, available exclusively at its website, www.houseofsillage.com. ‘All ingredien… Read More
2022-01-24 01:11
Mugler Above: Thierry Mugler, as pictured in the house’s official announcement of his passing. Header image: Mugler at le cirque d’hiver 20th anniversary autumn–wint… Read More
2022-01-21 16:07
© Chris Colls Kendall Jenner’s first shoot for Messika, photographed by Chris Colls, has appeared, showing the house’s jewellery on the model against a summery, beach… Read More
2022-01-19 05:48
André Leon Talley as pictured on the cover of his 2020 memoir, The Chiffon Trenches. The enigmatic former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley, 73, has died in hospit… Read More
2022-01-14 12:49
Guess Watches has launched a collection for the upcoming lunar New Year in the Chinese market. The company says it combines the hallmarks of past Guess designs with an eye toward the… Read More
2022-01-12 09:44
It’s three spokeswomen this time, as Clé de Peau Beauté, a Shiseido brand, celebrates its 40th anniversary. Ella Balinska, Diana Silvers and Dakota Fanning are Cl… Read More
2022-01-11 10:24
Among those kicking off news for the year is Chanel, who has débuted its Coco Crush collection for 2022 designed by Chanel’s Fine Jewellery Creation Studio. The new entri… Read More
2022-01-03 12:30
This year, 2022, marks our 25th anniversary. It is a landmark, and we’ve been incredibly blessed to have made it to a quarter-century. When I started Lucire I had hoped it would… Read More
2021-12-29 01:17
Showing that metallics are still popping up—and finding favour among the trendy—Cardi B and Reebok are following up their earlier Let Me Be … in My World capsule co… Read More
2021-12-26 12:05
During the course of 2021, I came across a number of magazine covers from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The era has been the subject of a few pieces from me in the print editions of… Read More
2021-12-25 11:09
Wait around long enough in Paris and you’ll stumble upon evidence of a new ephemeral culinary concept. This season it’s nomadic restaurants. They pop up here and there, not inten… Read More
2021-12-20 20:33
There is nothing quite as decadent as walking into a well appointed beauty studio knowing that the next hour or so is totally about you and your self-care; a beautifully arranged room set up… Read More
2021-12-18 11:07
We don’t know if it was our letter to Twitter’s lawyers that did it, but as of the 17th—the deadline we gave Twitter for a response—we regained access to our a… Read More
2021-12-14 21:59
Multi-platinum-selling Australian musician and music producer Tash Sultana has been named New Balance’s latest brand ambassador. ‘I have never collaborated with a brand be… Read More
2021-12-11 09:36
The CEO and creative director at Wētā Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor, and his team have the honour of designing the Tūī award for the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards and… Read More
2021-12-09 11:44
In the latest collaboration between New Balance and sport agent Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports Group and the boyfriend of singer Adele, a limited-edition, unisex 550 sneaker… Read More
2021-12-07 21:55
The Rosa Clará group’s Luna Novias line has shown its latest bridal collection for 2022, with an emphasis on the classical, romantic looks, with the company saying the me… Read More
2021-12-03 01:51
YY Nation, a New Zealand footwear company, launches its Legacy Footwear Collection in New Zealand and the US, presenting its gender-neutral and sustainable sneakers following a succes… Read More
2021-12-02 12:10
Derek Henderson Jack Yan Header image: Kevin Berkahn evening dress and cape photographed at Bannockburn Sluicings, Central Otago by Derek Henderson, 2019. Above, from top: Lurex eveni… Read More
2021-12-02 11:23
L’Oréal’s CeraVe is finally launching in New Zealand after staking its claim as the number-one dermatologist-recommended moisturizing brand for dry skin in the United Stat… Read More
2021-11-30 01:41
Gareth Cattermole; Joe Maher The British Fashion Council (BFC) partnered with TikTok this year on the Fashion Awards. Though an unexpected duo, the Fashion Awards this year changed it… Read More
2021-11-28 09:45
Wayback Machine at Archive.org Above: A 2000 screenshot of Emale, created by David MacGregor. I was very saddened to learn of the passing of my friend David MacGregor, with whom this… Read More
2021-11-24 03:22
Katie Silvester As Lazy Oaf celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021, the lifestyle brand founded in a north London garage and standing firm on its anti-fast-fashion principles, marks… Read More
2021-11-15 09:59
With consumers prioritizing sustainable living over the past couple of years, planet-friendly products are in high demand, especially with Christmas around the corner, marking the beg… Read More
2021-11-13 01:02
The Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba, has recently released a limited edition Aira Ionic Facial Steamer in collaboration with Vanity Planet. The Aira Ionic Facial Steamer is a… Read More
2021-11-10 23:27
Billie Eilish, one of the biggest stars of our time with multiple critically acclaimed albums, releases her long-awaited fragrance, Eilish, in collaboration with Parlux, a global beau… Read More
2021-11-10 12:16
An independent family skin care company, EmBeba, announces the launch of Rescue Balm, a clean and multipurpose formula designed to soothe and protect the skin from common skin issues… Read More
2021-11-10 11:58
Freecoat Nails, founded in Charleston, SC in 2017, is the US’s first non-toxic nail and beauty franchise system, now débuting 15 non-toxic, vegan, cruelty and gluten-free… Read More
2021-11-06 11:26
Franziska Krug/Getty Images Bulgari held an event for its B.zero1 Rock Chain jewellery collection at the Alhambra on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin on Friday, attended by VIP guests in… Read More
2021-11-03 23:31
Mikael Jansson Valentina Sampaio is the new face of Armani Beauty, with her first campaigns for the brand’s 2022 line, photographed by Mikael Jansson. Sampaio will notably promo… Read More
2021-11-02 10:14
Getting a sampling of the James Bond lifestyle is a lot cheaper than you might think. Don’t set your sights on the Omega watch or a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; Sperry offers t… Read More
2021-11-01 05:48
Clarins has come out with a trio of products for the southern summer. First up is its SOS UV Primer, with SPF 30 protection, promising to illuminate the skin and improve make-up wear… Read More
2021-10-29 06:09
Your eyes are not deceiving you: that is a right-hook Chevrolet Corvette C8 3LT in Auckland, New Zealand, and it’s made with the steering wheel on what some might call the corre… Read More
2021-10-26 21:32
Jaguar Land Rover has launched the fifth-generation Range Rover at the Royal Opera House in London, with Thierry Bolloré, CEO of JLR, and Gerry McGovern, OBE, its chief creativ… Read More
2021-10-25 09:45
Reebok has a new 60 s film called Radicalm to promote its new brand direction. The spot, directed by Jide Osifeso, Reebok’s senior director of marketing creative and design, sho… Read More
2021-10-24 20:53
You won’t need the implant or the Blue Pill to appreciate this incredible offering from Hoshinoya Tokyo, a programme which aims to refresh the mind and body through traditional sword t… Read More
2021-10-24 06:33
Pixabay In the space of less than a month, another US social network has shut Lucire’s account down. This time it’s Twitter. When going through the settings to see if Lucire coul… Read More
2021-10-22 09:42
As we saw with London Fashion Week (in November 2021’s Lucire KSA), there’s a sense of travelling and exotic journeys on the minds of designers, and Witchery’s resort colle… Read More
2021-10-20 18:06
Stanley Moss; Paula Sweet Above, from top: Paris, with the Tour Eiffel in the distance, as viewed from the Centre Georges Pompidou. The Opéra Garnier. Martha Wilson’s wor… Read More
2021-10-18 08:39
Two men’s scents hit counters October 25 in New Zealand, each with a distinctive, memorable approach. Paco Rabanne’s Phantom for men (NZ$128 for the 50 ml eau de toilette… Read More
2021-10-15 11:27
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Superstar Collectors’ Edition, the new limited-edition fragrance, is now out in New Zealand at Farmers, Life Pharmacy, Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantyn… Read More
2021-10-12 04:10
Natalia Kapchuk, who Elina Lukas profiled in Lucire in both our print and online editions, is having her first solo exhibition based around the art project we featured last year. Called The… Read More
2021-10-11 04:39
Will Tee Yang/Sans 35 Studios Every so often, the right beauty remedy not only comes around at the right time, but also takes very little time to do its job. This is the premise of Joico&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-10-10 09:48
The astute among you will have seen some changes taking place on a few pages in Lucire’s online edition. First one article was switched to a new template, then it was the home page (wh… Read More
2021-10-08 00:55
Jonas Lindstroem Stockholm-founded brand Marc O’Polo made its début at Paris Fashion Week at the Ellia Art Gallery in the 4th arrondissement. It also launched its a… Read More
2021-10-07 08:31
Eon Productions LLC/MGM Header image: Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) and James Bond (Daniel Craig) have their holiday plans upset. Above, from top: Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Tim… Read More
2021-10-06 02:44
Lucire’s Instagram account has been reinstated, with Instagram parent company Facebook claiming that there had been a breach of its terms of service. I am personally thankful for those… Read More
2021-10-05 23:30
Above, from top: Nude Love: part of the set-up for Nudestix’s how-to masterclass at its LA pop-up. The new Nudeskin collection is an excellent primer for multi-step skin care. Founders… Read More
2021-10-04 00:00
The new Dyson Flyaway attachment for its Supersonic hairdryer is set to become a must, using a professionals’ technique to smooth flyaways without harmful extreme heat. Th… Read More
2021-09-30 19:56
A number of Instagram accounts have been shut down with no violation of their terms and conditions, including the account for Lucire. Activity on social media, especially Reddit… Read More
2021-09-27 22:01
Manfred Baumann Manfred Baumann has released a new book with celebrity shots, called Face to Face, featuring international stars who have posed for him and his Leica such as Martin Sheen, Ol… Read More
2021-09-24 20:28
Tommy Hilfiger has announced a limited-edition Utility Icons Collection specifically for Asia, comprising T-shirts, parkas, bomber jackets, shirts, double-sided cotton vests, overalls, hats… Read More
2021-09-23 11:11
Inez & Vinoodh/Chanel The South Korean singer Jennie is the face of Chanel’s Coco Neige 2021–2 collection, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. &nb&hell…Read More
2021-09-21 11:45
© Self-Portrait/Harley Weir at Art Partner In February it was Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor giving Self-Portrait’s autumn 2021 collection a stylish presence, while for spring… Read More
2021-09-21 00:01
Today’s children have so many more choices of toys. Once the province of royalty—Aston Martin once presented a scaled-down, rideable DB5 to HRH Prince Andrew in his youth—t… Read More
2021-09-20 02:41
With the various lounge and suite options available to us (and there were a surprising number of them in light of the circumstances), we selected to check out the Secret Room Events Pre-Red… Read More
2021-09-17 10:04
Actor and musician Jaden Smith has teamed up again with New Balance, creating the Jaden 574, made from surplus materials, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability. &nbs&hell…Read More
2021-09-17 04:27
The late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, a good friend of our travel editor Stanley Moss, continues to have an influence on modern popular culture, with Converse being the latest to adapt Basqu… Read More
2021-09-16 05:41
Top and centre: Lucire KSA issue 31, in English and in French. Above: One of the articles in French inside the magazine. I’m very grateful to the team at Lucire KSA, who have created t… Read More
2021-09-14 12:33
Panos Papadopoulos, the founder of Panos Emporio and dubbed ‘the king of swimwear’ by the Swedish press, has announced his newest venture: the Panos Panos Tavern in Göteborg… Read More
2021-09-10 00:28
Fila has announced its latest collection, Performa, with 88 pieces in sizes ranging from XS to 4X. The women’s activewear range includes sports bras, tank tops, short- and… Read More
2021-09-09 14:20
Reebok has partnered with National Geographic on a collection, which will retail from September 23, 10 a.m. US EST at reebok.com/national_geographic, with Unlocked members getting early acce… Read More
2021-09-09 14:13
Courtesy Hennes & Mauritz As Tweeted by us earlier in the week, fashion icon Iris Apfel has turned 100—and guess who is the next H&M collaborator? On Thursday, dur… Read More
2021-09-09 11:51
Influencer and blogger Chiara Ferragni is the new ambassador for Hublot, joining Pelé, Novak Djoković, Dina Asher-Smith, Usain Bolt, and three Michelin-star chef Clare Smyth. &nb&hell…Read More
2021-09-03 10:31
Mellerio dits Meller, the jeweller that was founded in 1613 and continues to be in the family, has released its latest collection, named Color Queen. The colourful series of rings is one of… Read More
2021-09-01 22:04
Actress and activist Pamela Anderson is lending her voice to Antarctica2020, a group calling for the protection of the Southern Ocean and its wilderness. She joins other luminar… Read More
2021-08-31 23:11
There’s been a tremendous amount of interest in Diana, Princess of Wales of late—especially around the time of what would have been her 40th wedding anniversary to HRH Prince Cha… Read More
2021-08-31 12:01
Wellington, New Zealand-based Tailor Skincare has launched a brightening eye cream, Awaken, which has natural ingredients including caffeine extract, hyaluronic acid, and milk thistle ester… Read More
2021-08-26 14:35
Demee Koch, born in the Philippines and now based in Switzerland, is the woman behind the De Moi skin care brand, formulated in Switzerland and bringing together the power of Philippine heal… Read More
2021-08-26 12:51
If New Balance is right, then we’re in for an era of retrofuturism, as the brand releases its XC-72 in collaboration with Casablanca. The XC-72 is part of New Balance&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-08-25 12:33
Totally Plastic mightn’t be the ideal name for a beauty line in the 2020s, but what Iggy Azalea and BH Cosmetics are getting at are the retro-2000s glossy shades in shadow palettes, li… Read More
2021-08-20 22:32
Bogner’s two collections for autumn–winter 2021–2 show sporty detailing and alpine inspiration. The fashion collection has wonderful and warm patterned knits and voluminous… Read More
2021-08-13 04:35
Top: A close-up of an Amehra design. Centre row and above: Images from Neiman Marcus’s fall 2021 campaign. Amehra is a luxury creative footwear brand created by the visions of Persian… Read More
2021-08-09 13:37
H&M has announced its launch date for its collaboration with Indian designer Sabyasachi. Delayed because of the pandemic, the Swedish retail giant says the collection will d… Read More
2021-08-03 12:10
It does seem the sun is setting, after 25 years, on Alarm für Cobra 11: die Autobahnpolizei on RTL. Last Thursday, the network released three episodes from 8.15 p.m., and t… Read More
2021-08-02 01:18
US brand Neostrata dermatologist-grade anti-ageing skin care has made it to New Zealand, with a launch range of 15 items, sold at Life Pharmacy and Chemist Warehouse from August 2. &n&hell…Read More
2021-08-01 13:16
We can see MoEa’s bio-based sustainable sneakers, made from fruits and plants, being the next big thing in footwear. Fully vegan, fully recyclable, PETA-audited and approved, and handc… Read More
2021-07-29 14:49
Stephen A’Court Every element came together for the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s The Firebird Loughlan Prior’s The Firebird is a triumph for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, one… Read More
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