GM interns create cars for 2020
From as close as Detroit to as far away as China, 21 students around the world were chosen to design and engineer a hydrogen-powered car for the year 2020 as a part of the Annual Design Internship Program, by General Motors. Each team of interns had a designer, an engineer, a sculptor, and a […]
Manchester’s Nabil El-Nayal wins BFC scholarship
The British Fashion Council (BFC) today announced that the winner of its MA scholarship scheme is Nabil El-Nayal (left). The scheme provides funding for fees for MA fashion design courses and is part-funded by the London Development Agency. Any ?nal-year fashion students from colleges that are members of the BFC’s Colleges Council may apply. […]
Ruby shows its bones for summer ’09
New Zealand fashion label Ruby—which we think is going to go from strength to strength with its retail expansion—is going for a pirate theme for its new line of jewellery. Bangles and bracelets hide secret messages within, treasure-chest rings can be opened and a door necklace reveals a skeleton within. Available from Ruby’s boutiques in […]
Our Brad’s vying to be a Glam God
Top: The publicity shot for Glam God, featuring all the contenders. Above: Lucire alumnus Brad Batory at work. On August 21, 10 p.m. EDT on VH1, Glam God premières, and there’s a Lucire connection. In 2003, associate publisher Ann Fryer was introduced to Indashio designer Brad Batory, who walked the talk when it came to […]
Beijing imagery: Gray in colour
Our friend Nathan Gray, in Beijing for the Olympics, has photographs available to the press if anyone is interested. Below is one example of the many he has taken for features. Nathan, an author who tackled the Great Wall not long ago, returned to China for the Olympics and ?led our earlier report. Let us […]
Beijing citizens celebrate Olympics’ opening ceremony
As the world erupted into applause, China’s fantastic Olympic showcase being screened round the world, approximately 100,000 packed the streets at Wangfuxing to watch the unforgettable opening ceremony—a similar sight to when the Olympic decision was of?cially made in Beijing’s favour in 2001. China joined the World Trade Organization the same year, and has since […]
Google shows Beijing Olympic sites
Google has been mapping the Olympic sites, using Google Maps and Google Earth technology. In the spirit of the Games and for reader interest, here is a 1‘15“ video showing the Beijing sites—excluding the Hong Kong location for equestrian events. You may also like Niue levels the playing field through Seekom Travel news in brief: […]
Various media are reporting that model Agyness Deyn has become engaged to Albert Hammond Jr, the guitarist for the Strokes. Deyn and Hammond became an item several months ago. This year marks a record year for Deyn’s mentions in the media, according to Lucire’s research, making her more of a source of news […]
Mr Blackwell regains consciousness
Richard Blackwell, better known as Mr Blackwell and the compiler of annual best- and worst-dressed lists, has regained consciousness in hospital after lapsing into a coma on Tuesday. Blackwell, 85, is recovering in hospital and reportedly cognizant of his surroundings. He was also able to identify his long-time partner Robert Spencer. Blackwell is being […]
New Zealand’s top hairdresser crowned at L’Oréal Colour Trophy
Caleb Alex from Servilles in Newmarket has been crowned New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year after taking out the Supreme Award at the prestigious L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards last night (August 2). At a glittering event attended by the country’s top stylists and celebrities, Caleb was chosen from seven other Supreme Award finalists wowing the […]
