2020-06-15 22:47
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2020-06-12 00:38
Elizabeth Faraut, who created the LA Loop—dubbed ‘the Original Necklace for Eyewear’—21 years ago, launches a new product that’s very much of our times: the LA… Read More
2020-06-11 23:23
Moncler Moncler, the Italian-owned ski wear and outwear brand founded in France in 1952, and parfumier Interparfums SA, have signed a licence agreement, where Interparfums will create fragra… Read More
2020-06-09 23:06
JINS Eyewear, one of the leading producers of eyewear in Japan, has widened its range of blue-light-blocking lenses. There are three more types: regular JINS Screen for everyday use, Screen… Read More
2020-06-05 23:02
The six designs, in order: Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, Raeburn, and Rixo. In another sign of the times, the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics have launched a c… Read More
2020-06-05 09:39
Hublot, an LVMH subsidiary that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, has showcased its new Big Bang E (officially styled as BIG BANG e) watch, following up from the original Big Bang o… Read More
2020-06-02 12:32
Above: SKP in Xi’an. Dirk Weiblen; Univochi; Alan Grilo Above: Designs by Vudafieri Saverino Partners for SKC’s men’s, women’s, lifestyle, home and footwear spaces. W… Read More
2020-05-30 11:14
Like many other publications, Lucire sends updates to Facebook, Twitter and Mastodon. Occasionally we’ll Instagram an image to a story. However, we’ve had reservations about soci… Read More
2020-05-29 03:47
Dyson now has a New Zealand launch date for its Corrale hair straightener, which had been announced in March. July 7 is tipped to be its Kiwi release date, with the straightener… Read More
2020-05-27 10:26
As some celebrities and models continue with lockdown, and others are starting to emerge from theirs, their Instagrams are a far more mixed bag than when we began peering into them again ear… Read More
Mannequins Wearing The Latest Fashion Help “social Distancing†In Vilnius Cafés And Restaurants
2020-05-25 12:11
With an easing of restrictions in Lithuania as the country gets its COVID-19 infection rate down into the 10s and single digits, bars, cafés and restaurants are now open, but with cus… Read More
2020-05-21 13:03
FGX International, part of Essilor International, the French optics’ company, has launched the Sofia Vergara × Foster Grant range of reading glasses, sunglasses and SunReaders fo… Read More
2020-05-18 17:18
There are plenty of companies out there who claim to be a favourite of a celebrity, but Mimi Luzon has gone one further and secured a video endorsement from Irina Shayk. Mimi Lu… Read More
Alana Aims To ‘save The High Street’, Offers Fashion Retailers An Accessible E-commerce Platform
2020-05-16 00:12
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19, Alana, a start-up HQed in Cork, Ireland, offers high-street and independent retailers a virtual shop front, with a single check-out, a same-day delivery s… Read More
2020-05-15 11:54
No doubt many of us have been forced into virtual environments with COVID-19, for those lucky enough to have benefited from the technological innovations of the last several decades. And com… Read More
2020-05-13 10:42
The British Fashion Council has announced the first recipients of its emergency fund, helping members of the fashion industry navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-seven Britis… Read More
2020-05-12 03:57
During a global pandemic, how do you launch a new model? Lamborghini believes augmented reality is the way, and employed the technique for Iphones and Ipads for its Huracán Evo rear-w… Read More
2020-05-08 11:53
It’s by no means the only case of a model doing a shoot herself during lockdown—Lucire KSA’s May 2020 edition has Miss Universe New Zealand 2016 Tania Dawson at home with a… Read More
2020-05-06 12:21
In Italy, where COVID-19 has had a massive impact on daily life, Design Italian Shoes (DIS), a start-up specializing in fully customizable, Italian-made footwear, has innovated with an app t… Read More
2020-05-05 07:26
China may be opening up but there are still parties being very cautious, such as the Shenzhen-based fashion label Naersiling. Part of EEKA Fashion Holdings, Naersiling held its autumn–… Read More
2020-05-01 02:44
Jessica Jung (정수연), the American-born Korean pop star, actress and fashion designer, has been named as Revlon’s new ambassador, fronting the company’s campai… Read More
2020-04-30 12:59
Above: Cara Bloom (Violett Beane) and Miles Finer (Brandon Micheal Hall) in God Friended Me. What a pity that CBS’s God Friended Me has ended its run after two seasons. As fans will ha… Read More
2020-04-26 03:29
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, Omega reminds us that it was present through some of NASA’s greatest achievements, including the first lunar landing in July 1969, a… Read More
2020-04-24 12:19
There’s a lot happening around this time of year, including the Orthodox Easter, Earth Day, the start of Ramadan, and ANZAC Day, and over the last week, celebrities have been Instagram… Read More
2020-04-21 12:25
Audi has announced a new-generation A3 saloon. Not wanting to tamper with a winning formula, the Ingolstadt company has kept the body immediately recognizable, with a taut, sporting stance… Read More
2020-04-20 15:49
The Anne Klein brand, part of WHP, has teamed up with its founder’s granddaughter, Hello There Collective CEO Jesse Gre Rubinstein, to distribute 100,000 face masks through the company… Read More
2020-04-18 13:25
For both adults and children alike, Lego has worked the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, to re-create the Panigale V4 R in miniature. Part of the Lego Technic range for older children… Read More
2020-04-18 12:53
Above, from top: Paula Sweet at work in Italy. Her mink design, 2019. Black T-shirts, 2020. The Muslin Mink as detailed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ‘Those were my ideas from the… Read More
2020-04-16 11:01
Top: Webcam view of Piazza San Marco, April 15, 2020. Above: Nature is taking back its territory. At left, the paper sign taped to the dock reads, ‘Caution! Duck eggs.’ In the ba… Read More
2020-04-13 10:22
Net-à-Porter had its first menswear day on its Tmall Luxury Pavilion shop on April 10, giving Chinese buyers a chance to check out what’s in trend for spring 2020. … Read More
2020-04-10 10:00
As the COVID-19 lockdown continues in many parts of the world, many celebrities and models are keeping their spirits up, especially to their Instagram audiences. Winnie Harlow (… Read More
2020-04-09 09:32
Arthur Chen, Tissot’s newest spokesman, has released the company’s latest Chrono XL range in a live webcast from Beijing. A casually dressed Chen, resting on a sofa, described th… Read More
2020-04-07 10:40
Fashion sector activity is returning in China, with news that US-born Chinese actor, Arthur Chen (Chen Feiyu, 陳飛宇 or 陈飞宇) has been named a global br… Read More
2020-04-03 14:04
Fabletics, the athleisure brand co-founded by actress Kate Hudson, has announced that its Demi Lovato limited-edition collection will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts. The company says that U… Read More
2020-04-01 10:40
Commencing Friday, April 3, the Royal New Zealand Ballet will broadcast performances, originally recorded live, through Facebook Première—and you don’t even need a Faceboo… Read More
2020-03-29 06:14
Taiwanese singer Jeff Chang (張信哲/张信哲), known for his Mandarin pop ballads, has been named a brand ambassador for OB Entertainment (歐寶… Read More
2020-03-28 11:44
It’s actually refreshing that we haven’t heard much from celebrities and influencers during the pandemic; instead, press coverage has been on doctors, nurses, other frontline hea… Read More
2020-03-28 04:27
Gamers are an increasingly influential computing market, with their demands for fast response times from their computers and peripherals. LG is adding to their choices with its 27-inch Ultra… Read More
2020-03-27 07:48
The British Fashion Council has launched the BFC Foundation COVID Crisis Fund, making £1,000,000 in emergency funds available, with the majority going to support designer businesses, a… Read More
2020-03-20 13:30
Lands’ End and Draper James, a lifestyle brand founded by Reese Witherspoon, have collaborated on a swimwear collection, comprising swimsuits, cover-ups and accessories. T… Read More
2020-03-17 23:08
When I was 13, my father became self-employed after being made redundant at his work. By choice, my mother did the same when I was in my early 20s. They both loved the lifestyle and I imagin… Read More
2020-03-14 18:04
My computer thinks I am a woman. I found out quite a long time ago, but it was mostly just a funny topic for small-talk between friends. How did I recognize this ab… Read More
2020-03-13 16:07
TAG Heuer has launched the third generation of its Connected timepieces, five years after it launched into the luxury smartwatch segment. The launch event took place in New York… Read More
2020-03-12 23:21
About to start its second decade, Australian brand Assembly Label will open in New Zealand on Saturday, March 14, with its first international retail store at Shop S241, Level 2, Westfield N… Read More
2020-03-09 10:07
Pratiksha Pandey and Binita Shrestha, winners of Clé de Peau Beauté’s Power of Radiance award. Clé de Peau Beauté has announced its second Power of Radiance… Read More
2020-03-06 13:10
Word reaches us that the Oberoi chain is about to announce a long-overdue top-tier loyalty programme, something that’s been absent in the brand while competitors have refined the art o… Read More
2020-03-03 17:42
Matt Jones Recognizing the power of the Latin American market, H&M’s full collection with Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz—who has both a following in her home market as well… Read More
2020-03-03 10:50
After getting full control of her label back, Charlotte Olympia has embarked on a collaboration with Puma, with its founder’s sister, model Alice Dellal, modelling the new line. … Read More
2020-03-02 11:30
Jody Miller Jody Miller In Los Angeles, summer seems to arrive just minutes after the last Oscar has been passed out. While our thoughts instantly turn to the light, bright and floaty things… Read More
2020-02-25 12:54
If you’re a fan of Jean-Michel Basquiat, but can’t touch his unique work, here’s a wallet-friendly group of alternatives for you. Lucire’s travel editor, Stanley Moss… Read More
2020-02-24 09:02
Panos Papadopoulos, known in the Nordic countries as the “king of swimwear”, is trying to locate down the family of the late Dr Li Wenliang, whom Panos dubs a ‘hero’… Read More
2020-02-23 01:09
Jacopo M. Raule YOOX and Vogue Italia celebrated the launch of their mentoring programme, the Vogue YOOX Challenge—the Future of Responsible Fashion, at the San Paolo Converso church i… Read More
2020-02-20 11:11
At the TMG and Smile Direct Club 16th annual pre-Oscar lounge, celebrities, media and influencers joined in the pre-Oscar beauty treatments such as Smile Direct Club’s Teeth Whitening… Read More
2020-02-18 02:51
Jean-Baptiste Mondino Actress Kristen Stewart fronts Chanel’s spring–summer 2020 ready-to-wear campaign, photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The collection, as sh… Read More
2020-02-15 08:14
Cacharel has launched Yes I Am Fabulous, the third fragrance in a range it has dubbed Yes I Am. Actress Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) fronts the campaign. Mitchell current… Read More
2020-02-14 12:05
Lapo Quagli Bonaveri, the specialists in mannequins and bust forms, has launched a new Adel Rootstein collection after acquiring the brand in 2019. The new collection is based a… Read More
2020-02-09 06:41
Her Pepsi commercial may have been criticized heavily in 2017 for making light of civil rights and Black Lives Matter, but Kendall Jenner tells E! News’s Victor Cruz that, at least in… Read More
2020-02-07 20:15
Mike Coppola; Astrid Stawiarz; Slaven Vlašić As New York Fashion Week progresses, there’s one show that’s always a hit with us. Once called The Heart Truth Red Dress… Read More
2020-02-06 19:07
James Bond has his official car—various Aston Martin models will be seen in the 25th official Eon Productions film, No Time to Die—and he has his official watch (Rolex in the boo… Read More
2020-02-05 12:29
Sofia Malamute One of Suki Waterhouse’s early high-profile gigs at the start of last decade was for Marks & Spencer lingerie—and for spring 2020, the 28-year-old English mode… Read More
2020-02-05 04:29
Karim Sadli/Chanel Isabelle Adjani, Angèle, Margaret Qualley, Sébastien Tellier and Pharrell Williams model Chanel’s spring–summer 2020 eyewear campaign, photograph… Read More
2020-02-03 23:14
We often don’t feature the US Super Bowl, since it can be outside our main topics—though Parisian jeweller Messika advises us that there is relevant news: Beyoncé donning… Read More
2020-02-01 11:51
Paul Marotta The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ annual awards always lift one’s spirits during the North American winter. This year, the oldest theatrical organization (dating back t… Read More
2020-01-31 12:14
Lindsay Adler Above: The cover from Lucire KSA, January 2020, modelled by Camille Hyde with fur by House of Fluff. Photographed by Lindsay Adler Photography, styled by Cannon/the Only Agency… Read More
2020-01-23 22:35
Banana Republic’s spring 2020 campaign celebrates the US’s Black History Month, featuring the work of photographers Koto Bolofo, Melodie McDaniel and Campbell Addy. In particular… Read More
2020-01-22 12:50
Lucire’s travel editor Stanley Moss has some great items now for sale through his merchandising site. At diganzi.wixsite.com/espacediganzi, you can choose from his books—includin… Read More
Parasite Makes History At 26th SAG Awards; Joaquin Phoenix, Rénée Zellweger Take Top Acting Prizes
2020-01-20 05:09
Emma McIntyre; Kevin Mazur; Kevork Djansezian The 26th Screen Actors’ Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles honoured both television and film achievements. … Read More
2020-01-16 23:45
Twenty-six-year-old US actress and singer Sofia Carson has been announced as Revlon’s newest brand ambassador, following in the footsteps of Gal Gadot, Halle Berry, Ashley Graham, Jess… Read More
2020-01-14 21:29
It’s not often we at Lucire get to see how an A-lister lives, but with Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence putting her Manhattan penthouse apartment up for sale, we can get a glimps… Read More
2020-01-10 07:39
Hollywood has long been inspired by the sports industry and vice versa, but rarely do these two worlds have the chance to mix and mingle. Los Angeles welcomed many of the world’s great… Read More
2020-01-08 09:23
Tristan Fewings/BFC Multimedia artist Alexander James and the British Fashion Council opened the group show, One More Slope, at the Painting Rooms in Soho on Monday evening, curated by James… Read More
2020-01-05 13:02
Above, from top: Brian Cox, nominated for Succession. Mike Moh, nominated for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. London Brown (Ballers). Craig DiFrancia, nominated for Martin Scorsese’s Gr… Read More
2020-01-02 15:18
Fabletics, the lifestyle brand co-founded by actress Kate Hudson, has teamed up for winter 2020 with musician Kelly Rowland, marking their third collaboration. Launched January… Read More
2019-12-25 22:13
Tourism Australia’s Philausophy campaign might have got off on the wrong foot as far as social media were concerned in October, with its A$38 million price tag and a coined word, but a… Read More
2019-12-20 00:51
Melina Matsoukas Mason Poole The Beyoncé–Adidas collaboration will bear fruit on January 18, with the release of the first Adidas × Ivy Park collection. Annou… Read More
2019-12-18 12:45
It is the season for special edition scents: introducing the Body Shop’s Body Yogurt range including Rich Plum, Warm Vanilla and Juicy Pear. These ultra-lightweight and fast-absorbing… Read More
2019-12-15 20:56
Tim P. Whitby; Tristan Fewings; Jeff Spicer As some countries’ politicians campaign on nationalism, there are others which see things along more international lines. Global Citizen, an… Read More
2019-12-10 13:00
La Perla celebrated its 65th anniversary in Shanghai, at the Hang Lung Plaza, with a fashion show, with actress Song Jia (宋佳) its ambassador for the event. Song ta… Read More
2019-12-04 21:48
Lancôme, part of the L’Oréal group and the number-one luxury beauty brand in the world, has opened its first flagship store at 52, Champs-Élysées, in Paris… Read More
2019-12-02 23:27
British Fashion Council Top honours at this year’s Fashion Awards—formerly the British Fashion Awards—went to Giorgio Armani, Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta, and Kim Jones f… Read More
2019-11-27 14:35
Something definitely intriguing is afoot at Paris’s Pullman Bercy Hotel following the recent introduction of a performance programme dubbed Artnights. A sub-brand of the monolithic Acc… Read More
2019-11-21 09:47
Matthias Nareyek; Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images Hailey Bieber, née Baldwin, was the best known international celebrity attending Calvin Klein’s A Night of Music, Discovery and C… Read More
2019-11-20 12:31
Aston Martin has finally revealed its DBX SUV, after teasing its existence for some years, and releasing images of disguised prototypes. Aston Martin began the DBX development p… Read More
2019-11-20 08:40
The first-ever Makeup Museum is set to open in New York in May 2020. Never before has there been a physical space for beauty and make-up enthusiasts to delve deeper into the history of the i… Read More
2019-11-19 21:47
Mauro Risch Photography Jack Yan The Oaks Wellington Hotel, which opened Monday, is located in an ideal spot in the capital city of New Zealand. Ask Wellingtonians which hotels… Read More
2019-11-17 12:57
Kirstin O’Brien Top: The exterior of Parkview Square. Above: Interior wall details at Parkview Square. Looking out of our hotel window while in Singapore I spy a beautiful déco… Read More
2019-11-14 11:09
Above: Rachel van Dyken and Kathy Ireland. As if building up a multi-million-dollar fashion and home licensing enterprise and her philanthropy weren’t enough of a follow-up to a highly… Read More
2019-11-13 23:28
While a hope and a prayer never hurts, the best anti-ageing secrets are much easier to come by than magic lamps and polysyllabic passwords. Autumn is a time of harvest for much of the world… Read More
2019-11-10 14:13
Paula Sweet Stanley Moss, pictured earlier this month at Brunton Boatyard in Fort Kochi. Travel editor Stanley Moss will be the guest of honour at the second edition of Converse@Nagarro, an… Read More
2019-11-09 10:52
Living Nature scooped a silver award in the 2019 Pure Beauty Awards, held last week in London. Its certified natural Charcoal Clay Mask was runner-up for Best New Natural Face P… Read More
2019-11-09 00:10
On her new YouTube channel, former lawyer and Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly interviews Ashley Bianco, a former ABC News producer who was fired by her new employers, CBS News, over the leaking… Read More
Julianne Moore, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Riccardo Tisci Head To WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Awards
2019-11-08 14:59
Lars Niki It’s not your usual awards’ season ceremony, but it certainly pulled plenty of stars: News Corporation’s WSJ Magazine held its ninth annual Innovator Awards at Mo… Read More
2019-11-08 13:52
Menswear label 3 Wise Men has collaborated with Ubco, creators of the award-winning 2 × 2 electric farm motorcycle. Ubco prides itself on a utilitarian, rugged motorcycle… Read More
2019-11-08 13:33
Bollinger has celebrated its 40-year association with Eon Productions’ James Bond films with an event at Paris’s Hôtel de Crillon, with Bond co-producer Michael G. Wilson a… Read More
2019-11-07 12:21
Consolidation continues in Scandinavia, as Syversen AS, which invested into Panos Emporio earlier this year, has now bought into the Danish sustainable legwear brand, Dear Denier. &nb&hell…Read More
2019-11-07 07:44
Rob Northway Top: Seven Steps to Hell, by Michael Holman. Above: Holman in 2019. Below right: Holman with Jean-Michel Basquiat. Nick Taylor The American artist Michael Holman isn’t as… Read More
2019-11-06 12:23
Nicola Edmonds Garth Badger; make-up by Kiekie Stanners Hansel & Gretel, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s newest production, answers an important question: what can be made when you… Read More
2019-11-04 18:50
Kevin Winter Amy Sussman Sunday night’s 23rd annual Hollywood Film Awards might not traditionally be part of the usual awards’ circuit Lucire covers, but, as Dick Clark Productio… Read More
2019-11-04 16:17
Kirstin O’Brien Above, from top: Interior staircase at the Palais Garnier. The Palais Garnier’s façade. The author admiring the beauty of the Golden Room. Below right: The… Read More
2019-10-29 11:03
Word reaches us that Mademoiselle Val d’Isère is on track to open December 19, 2019. This new offering from the luxury hotel collection who brought two of our favourite properti… Read More
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