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The first fashion feature to appear in Lucire was that of Starfish, the New Zealand label. Since then, our fashion features have appeared in both the original online and the print editions, with our trade-mark in-depth analyses. We have been ahead of the game: the first in-depth interview with Zac Posen, the most widely circulated story on Gabriel Scarvelli, even articles on Fair Trade long before such subjects were featured in mainstream fashion magazines. On this page are some of our online features, in reverse chronological order.

2007

You could be Fashion Week’s new face
On September 21 and 22, we’ll be on the hunt for a member of the public to be the Face of Air New Zealand Fashion Week (with an amazing prize package). You’ll just need to show up in Auckland for a photo shoot where you’ll be treated like a real model

A World of diversification
World has teamed up with Deane Apparel with its first foray into corporate clothing, but diversification is the name of the game in 2007

Emphasizing organic
The world’s biggest clothing retailer, Hennes & Mauritz, ups its organic cotton usage for its autumn–winter 2007–8 season

Time travel
Redken launched its new range with a fashion special in Auckland

About the silhouette
Jack Yan is the first to interview Camille Howie, the winner of the 2007 Vodafone ID Emerging Designers’ Award in Dunedin
photographed by Douglas Rimington
Expanded from issue 23 of Lucire

Housewife support
After a two-year wait, Desperate Housewives’ Nicollette Sheridan is the face—and body—of Hestia bras in New Zealand

Kylie’s back
The H&M Loves Kylie range is ready for summer 2007, named for Kylie Minogue, but it’s actually the second time the Melbourne-born singer has collaborated with the label
photographed by Sölve Sundsbo

Three more years
Jack Yan flies to Blenheim for lunch—and gets to check out some of the award winners from the Montana World of Wearable Art Awards
photographed by Frank Gasteiger
Expanded from issue 23 of Lucire

The final swatch
Before we look at the latest autumn–winter 2007 collections, Elyse Glickman, Karen Loftus and Sandi Margolis examine what’s in season right now from their earlier attendance at Los Angeles Fashion Week

The generation game
For over 50 years, one family has grown a fashion empire from New Zealand. Today, Sabatini is one of the nation’s best exporters, with Europe its latest conquest, writes Kiran Chug
Expanded from issue 20 of Lucire

Exclusively faux
‘Only your jeweller knows for sure’: Vivian G. Kelly meets Sharyn Fireman, a jewellery designer whose faux bijoux are at the top of their class

Caravana over the mountain
Jessica Harrington traces the origins of Caravana, a label that wowed the crowds at Australian Fashion Week
From issue 20 of Lucire

2006

Electric blue
Tiago Espirito Santo returns with his report on Lisboa’s most recent fashion week, and previews 2007

A hands-on approach
One of the late ’90s’ sexiest celebrities, Caprice launches her own line of lingerie by Yvette Coleman

2005

A revealing holiday
Victoria’s Secret puts on another one of its sexy extravaganzas, with Tyra Banks’ farewell from the series by Yvette Coleman

photographed by C. Yohance DeLoatch/www.silverposes.com
From the February 2006 print issue of Lucire

From street to the Orient Express
Red and black appeared a little too often, but Moda Barcelona was notable for its high-budget finalé by Jack Yan
photographed by Joma García i Gisbert
Excerpted from the June 2005 print issue of Lucire

Making of an heiress
Behind the scenes of our September cover shoot with Nicky Hilton by Brad Batory
photographed by Richard Reinsdorf
From the September 2005 print issue of Lucire

Stacie sparkles
Stacie J. from The Apprentice and the new series Kill Reality talks about her style and issues of race, while we look behind the scenes of our July cover shoot by Jack Yan and Jessica Tarazi
photographed by Jon Moe
Excerpted from the July 2005 print issue of Lucire

Look back in comfort
New Zealand’s spring–summer 2006 collections previewed: there’s a retro theme coupled with figure-hugging cuts

A campaign with a plus
Cindy Crawford appears in Munthe plus Simonsen’s autumn–winter 2005 campaign
photographed by Henrik Bülow

The essential Ralph Rucci
Ralph Rucci is, undeniably, one of New York’s finest. Quietly honing his skills, the fashion world is only now waking up to his excellence by Vivian Galtier Kelly
Photographed by Richard Spiegel, Dan Lecca and Sandi Fellman
Excerpted from the May 2005 print issue of Lucire

Spots of brilliance
There were numerous designers who shone brightly at New York Fashion Week autumn–winter 2005–6 by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by Bebars Baslan, C. Yohance Deloatch, Cheryl Gorski, Ian Smile and Richard Spiegel
Excerpted from the May 2005 print issue of Lucire

Fashion in colour
The Cooper–Hewitt National Design Museum presents a new exhibition exploring colour and fashion by Phillip Johnson
Photographed by Cheryl Gorski, Randy Brooke and Richard Spiegel

Central perks
Hennes & Mauritz showed its autumn–winter 2005–6 collection at what was reputed to be the world’s biggest fashion show in New York
photographed by Dan Lecca

Youthful vigour
Carla Bergs took home the Emerging Designers’ Award at Vodafone ID Dunedin Fashion Week—we were the first to interview her by Jack Yan
photographed by Michael Ng and Karl Priston
Excerpted from the May 2005 print issue of Lucire

Ball gown belles
Saks Fifth Avenue presents ball gowns galore at a charity luncheon by Vivian Galtier Kelly

Chef Kenward
Forty years old (plus some months), Denis Kenward creates exquisite one-off paua jewellery designs by Jack Yan
Photographed by Douglas Rimington
From the April 2005 print issue of Lucire

Seeing red
The Heart Truth campaign's Red Dress show attracted more celebrities this year by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by Patrick McMullen

The return of the king
Chado Ralph Rucci was a favourite for fall, with the designer operating from what seemed to be a higher plane by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by Richard Spiegel

Retro perspective
As we head into Vodafone ID Dunedin Fashion Week, we catch up with Tanya Carlson by Jack Yan
photographed by Janet Liu/Vision 8 Photography and Michael Ng
Excerpted from the March 2005 print issue of Lucire

Summer surfing
It’s going to be a colourful summer as Hennes & Mauritz showcases its styles for swimwear
photographed by Enrique Badulescu

The finishing touches
Accessories for spring–summer 2005 distinguish the season’s fashions by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by the author

Belts with brashness
Resisting mass production, Laurie Weber’s belts add pizazz to any outfit by Catherine Rigod

Mining for handbags
Less is more and elegance is the watchword this season when it comes to handbags by Bettijo B. Hirschi
Excerpted from the February 2005 print issue of Lucire

The feel-good factor
Australian designer Lisa Ho talks about how she got started, her former phobia, and her collections
photographed by Alex Zotos and courtesy Lisa Ho and Worling Saunders
Excerpted from the February 2005 print issue of Lucire

2004

You only live twice
The environmental consciousness of Gabriel Scarvelli, Mercedes Australian Fashion Week darling and a survivor of the onset of liver cancer by Carolyn Enting
photographed by Clive Souness/Kahuna Digital, Alex Zotos and the author

Luxe in the evening
Suiting the luxe theme of the December 2004 print issue of Lucire, we check out the glam of the spring shows in New York by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by Richard Spiegel and Vivian Van Natta

For the globally minded
Sabatini’s Tony Milich discusses his label, his plans to enter the US market and previews its autumn–winter 2005 collection by Jack Yan
From the November 2004 print edition of Lucire

Single in the city
Galina, the designer of the clothing line Single, speaks about the hopeful beginnings for her collection, now truly in bloom after Los Angeles Fashion Week by Catherine Rigod
photographed by David Lee

Rock in Rio: dressed to impress
We take in the sun and sounds at Lisboa’s Rock in Rio for some trend-spotting by Tiago E. Santo
photographed by the author

Dangerous structures
Alice Coral, newly graduated from Central St Martin’s, speaks in her own words about getting there by Alice Coral
photographed by Anthony Fuller/Image Takers

Shades of history
Silhouette celebrates 40 years of fashionable eyewear at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center by Phillip D. Johnson
photographs courtesy Cynthia Srednicki/Vision PR

The heart rules
We attend the Red Dress campaign’s catwalk show during New York Fashion Week and come away with some startling facts about heart disease in women by Phillip D. Johnson
photographed by Cheryl Gorski

Looking abroad
The latest styles from New Zealand designers whose appeal goes beyond their nation’s shores: Nom D, Akimbo, Aduki, Carlson and Ivy
photographed by Karl Priston

Flirty and feminine
H&M’s summer 2004 swimsuits have shaken off more conservatism in favour of what its head designer calls ‘happy colours’
photographed by Enriqué Badulescu

Back from the edge
Panos Emporio’s choice of cross-dresser Rickard Engfors has met with concerns, compelling a reshoot of its Unlimited Love campaign with Greek athlete and model Aleka by Jack Yan

Zest for life
Panos Emporio launches Alaghí, aimed at a more mature market as the label diversifies into new demographics by Jack Yan

From law to fashion: a conversation with Alice Coral
As part of a regular series, Alice Coral, the designer that Lucire is supporting to get to her graduation at Central St Martin’s in June, talks about her background by Christopher Whitfield

Love speaks volumes
Why Panos Emporio’s selection of a cross-dresser as a swimwear model caused shockwaves in Scandinavia by Jack Yan

Andy Salzer and the return of New York menswear style
In an exclusive interview, we talk to Yoko Devereaux’s Andy Salzer about his company and his take on menswear by Phillip D. Johnson

2003

Grab your kitten heels
While there were fewer top-drawer names, Ringspun and dramatics at the Fashion Theatre made the Clothes Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham worthwhile by Gemma Philips and Meredyth Lewis
photographed by Gemma Philips

Lovelier the second time around
The resurrected Jets Swimwear is part of an exclusive club: one which offers customers proof that the best swimwear in the world could well come from Australia by Jack Yan

Lights, camera, action
Naomi Campbell, Daniela Pestova and Angie Everheart model H&M’s Christmas 2003 lingerie range
photographed by Ellen von Unwerth

Winter takes all
L’Oréal New Zealand Fashion Week will feature fresh talent Sharon Ng, Sakaguchi and Angeline Harrington—we preview their designs in an exclusive Lucire sixth anniversary shoot
photographed by Briar Shaw

It’s the Rio thing
Few Brazilian-based companies use their national image, until now—as My Bikini Brazil’s Tammy Baldino explains by Jack Yan
photographed by Dan Doyle and Tammy Baldino

Vignettes
Elle Macpherson Intimates launches a seductive new lingerie campaign for summer 2003–4
photographed by Rankin

My Fair (Trade) lady
Safia Minney’s People Tree is considered a pioneer in Fair Trade fashion, taking an ethical and environmental stance that is becoming increasingly relevant by Jack Yan

Primal colours
We speak with Akira Isogawa, one of Australia’s top fashion designers, about his background, his approach and his spring–summer 2003–4 collection by Carolyn Enting

Cat among the pigeons
We interview Rebecca Taylor, from ‘kind of got kicked out of school’ to a $12 million label loved by Sarah Jessica Parker and others by Carolyn Enting

Fashion’s new renaissance woman
Alek Wek is more than a model, as her self-designed ‘1933’ line of bags demonstrates by Phillip D. Johnson

Catching Malin
The je ne sais quoi that has seen Malin Gudmundsson begin with a story in Lucire to being Sweden’s sexiest woman
photographed by Robert Johansson, courtesy of Panos Emporio

The new face of windsurfing
We speak to Kathrine Sorland, Norway’s delegate to Miss World and third runner-up, about her experiences with this year’s controversial pageant and her plans by Corey Russell
photographed by Alexander Kayiambakis

Heidi and seek
Supermodel Heidi Klüm is the perfect choice to showcase the latest swimwear from H&M
photographed by Mario Sorrenti

More than a guitarist
Tracing the history of the handbag, we put the latest J. Garcia range into context by Phillip D. Johnson

Une bonne ID
The best way to showcase the glamour of the ID Dunedin Fashion Show is through an exclusive shoot—featuring Tanya Carlson, Mild Red and Dot Com, plus hats by UK milliner Elizabeth Parker
photographed by Jack Yan

Ten years of liberating fashion
We pay tribute to a decade of Starfish, reviewing Laurie Foon’s latest collection, going down memory lane for our first-ever article, and partying down with the Wellington A-list by Jack Yan
photographed by Sarah Hunter and Michael Ng

I am Iman
Iman models H&M’s spring 2003 range with an emphasis on comfort and we examine ideas about beauty and colour

The tomorrow people
We profile ID Dunedin’s newest designers Keita McGowan, Philippa Bradley and Charmaine Reveley by Jack Yan

Sending love letters
Jennifer Nicholson of Mme Pearl draws from a life spent travelling around the world and her love of fashion by Stevie Wilson
photographed by Michael Miller

New year, new face
Eighteen-year-old Malin Gudmundsson joins a line of signature faces including Victoria Silvstedt and Janina Frostell at Panos Emporio by Jack Yan

The humanitarian designer
Brad Batory has a healthy, postmodern outlook on designing fashion—one that includes a humanitarian agenda of helping teen mothers by Jack Yan

Dans la coulisse
As we finish up last season, an exclusive pictorial—evocative photos in Paris backstage at Morteza Pashaï by Frédéric de la Chapelle

2002

Bagging new support
Roanne Jacobson’s high-profile accessories’ range—especially her unique poker-work Limited Edition bags—wins international hearts

Nature’s union
Our exclusive fifth anniversary shoot commemorates L’Oréal New Zealand Fashion Week with the latest winter 2003 garments from Billy Zamoisky, Mild Red and RJC by Robin Jones
photographed by Briar Shaw

The fur doctor is in
Buying a new fur coat is a no-no in today's climate—so why not refurbish an old one? It's not for paupers—it’s good enough for Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell by Ann Fryer

Melbourne’s classic glamour
Melbourne has always been a cultural and classy state capital—Australian Fashion Week for autumn–winter 2003 showed classical glamour and feminine style by Margaret Ambrose
photographed by Alex Zotos

Emerging Montréal
Day One of Montréal Fashion Week for spring–summer 2003 was like that hidden gem of a boutique—designers who aren’t household names in New York or Paris yet but have the pizazz to be; the rest of the week, we enquire: what makes Montréal fashion different? by Susan Kelly

The girl with the golden eye
In the spirit of the holidays, former Bond girl Izabella Scorupco models H&M's latest underwear range
photographed by Michael Thompson

New York’s new black
Our trends’ guide for fall, featuring Emilio Cavallini, Shin Choi, Halston, Cynthia Rowley, Cynthia Steffe, Private Circle, Perry Ellis, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors and more
some photographs by Richard Spiegel

El’mentary
The ELM design team come to New York with the finest natural fabrics from Peru and their own Icelandic flair

A glamorous affair
Panos Emporio showcases its summer 2002 collection, more glamorous than ever and modelled by Janina Frostell

More than skin deep
Montreal's NAFFEM affirms fur's universal appeal by Susan Kelly
photographed by Bruno Petrozza

Pack up your troubles
What better way to forget the second big recession since 1997 than with a fashion week in Hong Kong? by Jamil Anderlini

Competitive moves
Sweden should not fear Americanization when brands like Casall produce world-class sportswear by Jack Yan

The business of fashion
Philippe Starck, Rebecca Weinberg, Charles Leadbeater, Clements Ribeiro and Stephen Todd were present at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, discussing the future of the fashion industry by Alice Goulter

A blaze of colour
Christy Turlington models H&M’s summer 2002 swimsuits in our latest photo feature
photographed by Raymond Meier

Melbourne fashion phenomena
Australia’s leading designers, from Saba and Collette Dinnigan to new talent Toni Maticevski and the major New Zealand brands showcase their autumn–winter 2002 collections at the premier retail fashion week by Alice Goulter
photographed exclusively for Lucire and courtesy Jenny Hoo

Delicate harmony
La Perla goes glam with summer swimwear, modelled by Kim Iglinsky

Toronto Fashion Week: cool fashion warmly received
We attend the fall–winter 2002–3 shows at Toronto Fashion Week. Our coverage from Canada’s biggest fashion week features Hoax Couture, Carla, Ana Kuzmanic, Vassel & Esoin, YSO and Olivera Savic by Samantha Potes
Photographed by Jason Ward

The winter sunlight
Those cloud-free antipodean days: finding joy in spending time with someone, having fun on the beach—the sort of weekend made for the Megan Tuffery winter 2002 collection by Sally-ann Moffat
photographed by Jack Yan

Zac to the future
He can already count Karen Elson and Angela Lindvall as his friends and Milla Jovovich as a fan—21-year-old designer Zac Posen is about to show his first individual collection in New York. We interview him by Richard Spiegel
photographed by the author

2001

Lingerie: a question of branding
Industry consolidation has forced lingerie brands to define themselves properly—we look at what it means for the brands and the retailers on both sides of the Atlantic by Jack Yan

Bridget Fonda, velvet, lace and gemstones
Fourth anniversary special Bridget Fonda models a more realistic lingerie range for the holidays
photographed by Mario Testino

Seduction on West Broadway
A husband-and-wife team turns its attention to changing lingerie shopping in New York with the opening of Bodyhints

My Italian obsession
Fourth anniversary special Getting into an Italian mood—and how to get the products from Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Ferragamo et al to live the lifestyle by M. K. Johnson

The alter-native look
Oliver Christian Herold is another new talent to keep your eye on during the spring shows, with a collection that makes a statement about the appropriation of native American culture by commerce by Richard Spiegel and Jack Yan

Jackpot
Panos Emporio extends its reach into clothing and accessories in a year that has seen it hit the jackpot on Bingo-Lotto Spanish portraits
Aurora Fernández, already known to an exclusive clientèle for her boutiques and limited-edition series swimsuits, takes her elegance and style to the internet by Jack Yan
photographed by Juan Carlos Ponsa

The diamond bracelet
Fall 2001’s accessoire de la saison by Phillip D. Johnson

Elle stands for love
Supermodel, businesswoman, mother Elle Macpherson showcases a summer lingerie range that goes from Girl Power to What Women Want

2000

Elle Macpherson, the brand: a 10-year retrospective
We look back at the growth of the Elle Macpherson Intimates label and highlight the most memorable campaigns
photographed by Graham Shearer and Ellen von Unwerth

Unlikely celebrity
Dayton Boots is the bootmaker of choice for Cindy Crawford, Alyssa Milano, Kurt Russell and others by Greg Groat
photographed by the author

Mlle Ambassador
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer in Hennes & Mauritz's winter 2000–1 lingerie campaign
photographed by Max Vadukul

Convenience of marriage
Fashion doesn't stop when wedding bells ring. The busy modern woman can shop with confidence and find the latest styles at BrideSave by Jack Yan

Disadvantaged Down Under?
Are brides at a disadvantage when shopping offline for gowns in Australia? Custom tailoring may be one solution by Annette Holt-Siketa

Voon: living glamour
Sophie Voon has gone from graduation to a nationally known label before the age of 25 by Lucy Corry

A personal odyssey
Panos Emporio's Panos Papadopoulos continues to be influenced by Greek heritage, international cultures, style and sensuality by Jack Yan

The NIFT generation
Latest trends from India’s future designers by Aradhana Sinha

Voon
New Zealand label Voon showcases its international feel for autumn–winter 2000
photographed exclusively for Lucire by Nick Booth

Gisele Bündchen: a silky summer
Supermodel of the year models H&M's swimwear line
photographed by Mikael Jansson

Free to be
Levi’s launches its Free to Move campaign at Pioneer Studios, Sydney by Mark Berry

Ring of fire
State of Grace, Andrea Moore and Servian are on the edge for autumn–winter 2000 by Lucy Corry
photographed exclusively for Lucire by Spencer Levine

1999

The Clothes Show Live
Hundreds of top models, 200 live catwalk shows, with the likes of Caprice, Naomi Campbell, Marcus Shenkenburg and Karen Mulder by Meredyth Lewis
photographed by the author

Amber Valletta ambience
Underwear for the millennium parties
photographed by Mikael Jansson

The deep end
Lucire anniversary exclusive Kiwi menswear can cut it by Edward Hodges
photographed exclusively for Lucire by Rebecca Thorpe

Donna Haag: an experience to cherish
We interview Donna Haag in Paris by Jack Yan
photographed by Roberto d'Este

A touch of ice
Winter 1999 exclusive shoot
photographed by Rebecca Thorpe

It’s hip in NYC
Hippies at the 97th International Fashion Boutique Show at the Javits Convention Center by Richard Spiegel

The magic of the sari
Despite new influences, the sari remains a staple of the traditional Indian wardrobe by Aradhana Sinha

Summer at St Bart’s
Salma Hayek models H&M’s 1999 swimwear
photographed by Mikael Jansson

Style of a visionary
J. Lindeberg, one of Sweden's top menswear designers by Simone Knol

1998

Kylie in Paris
Kylie Minogue models in Paris in Hennes & Mauritz
photographed by Ellen von Unwerth

A journey into feminine beauty
Rus's distinctive swimwear
photographed by Vincenzo Tracquilio

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