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Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal

June 30, 2009/13.18

Kevin Mazur/AEG/Getty Images Above are Kevin Mazur’s photographs of Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal at Staples Center in Los Angeles, which should put paid to rumours suggesting the King of Pop had no intention to carry out his concerts.    Mazur, who had photographed Jackson on numerous occasions, says, ‘When he hit the stage at rehearsal, […]

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Icons Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett dead

June 25, 2009/22.47

TMZ was the first to report that pop star Michael Jackson had passed away after suffering cardiac arrest at his home. Presently, mainstream media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times are confirming the news, based on their sources.    Jackson’s death comes on the same day another icon, Farrah Fawcett, died after a long […]

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The latest Anne Hathaway Lancôme Magnifique commercial

/21.35

The folks at Lancôme have released their latest Magnifique commercial with actress Anne Hathaway. Previews have floated around for a few months—here is the final 30-second spot. Strangely, there has been less attention for Hathaway’s second spot compared with her first. You may also like Dame Elizabeth Taylor: a style icon remembered Lancôme releases its […]

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Maria Sharapova, Sony Ericsson reveal student designs at Liberty

June 19, 2009/13.42

Maria Sharapova, as part of her role as Sony Ericsson brand ambassador, unveiled London College of Fashion student designs in the window of design store Liberty in London. The designs were part of a collaboration between Sony Ericsson and the School of Fashion Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, exploring the link between […]

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Views from Ascot

/10.20

For Lucire readers, the Royal Ascot is perhaps better known for the fashion than the racing. This year, we have some footage from the event, including interviews with Amanda Holden, Ronnie Corbett and Eddie Jordan. Amanda Holden describes what she’s wearing. Hello’s Judy Wade, who covers the Royal beat, discusses the Ascot tradition. Ronnie Corbett […]

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Jimmy Choo is H&M’s next guest designer

June 17, 2009/13.23

Magnus Magnusson Top: H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch and Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon. Centre: Van den Bosch and Mellon with a model wearing items from the Jimmy Choo for H&M range. Above: Shoes from the range. After collaborating with Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf, Roberto Cavalli, Comme des Garçons and Matthew Williamson, Hennes […]

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Saab can reach for the sun, under Christian von Koenigsegg

June 16, 2009/13.17

[Cross-posted] I never expected this a few years ago, but a few weeks ago, it was becoming more likely: Koenigsegg will buy Saab, says The New York Times.    GM and Koenigsegg say there is now a memorandum of understanding, contingent on loans from the European Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish government.    I […]

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Going Black with Barkers

/13.09

The All Blacks were getting plenty of announcements today: first, Telecom New Zealand said it would sponsor New Zealand’s rugby team through to the 2011 World Cup. Secondly, menswear brand Barkers announced its collaboration, with a Barkers Black line, inspired by Italian designer gear.    The idea was to create a slick silhouette for the […]

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A Long Term Relationship with hair

/13.01

Given the long hair trend is back in a big way, it was refreshing to learn of a new Clairol product especially geared to it. Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship has higher conditioning levels, which should guard against damage better. Not bad for a mass-market brand, with shampoo, conditioner and treatment mask. There’s a red […]

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Where have all the chat rooms gone?

June 14, 2009/9.50

[Cross-posted] One of the topics raised by Summer Rayne Oakes, author of Style, Naturally and a scientist and strategist in her own right—not to mention Lucire’s editor-at-large—was why chat rooms fell out of favour this century.    During the last week, Summer Rayne and I had plenty of good chats, but this is probably one […]

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