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Second sculpture outside Te Papa unveiled

February 28, 2010/11.05

Top Peter Trevalyan’s Mimetic Brotherhood. Above left The jazz entertainers at the post-launch function. Above right Sculptor Peter Trevelyan. The Wellington Sculpture Trust unveiled Peter Trevelyan’s Mimetic Brotherhood outside Te Papa on Wednesday. A kinetic sculpture—which changes thanks to hydraulics—it replaces Green Islands by Regan Gentry, which had stood at the same location until last […]

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Galeries Lafayette reveals Kate Moss for Longchamp space

February 27, 2010/0.16

On February 11, Kate Moss and Longchamp showcased their new collaboration at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Paris. On the same day, the company had done the same at Selfridges in London, with both stores featuring a modern, zebra-themed area in which customers can check out the bags close-up.    Paris shoppers can find Longchamp located at […]

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New Zealand’s Ken Robinson gets to wow Beverly Hills at pre-Oscar suite

February 25, 2010/3.00

Top Ken Robinson gets to showcase his designs in Beverly Hills. Above Robinson with Jason Ritter and his girlfriend. Ken Robinson of Robinson Designer Goldsmith, New Zealand’s most innovative fine jeweller and a long-time friend of Lucire, has been on a quest to get his gravity-defying designs in diamonds and precious gems into the hands […]

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We only seem to remember Natalia Vodianova and Elizabeth Hurley

February 24, 2010/10.08

Chris Jackson/Getty Images Claire R. Greenway/Getty Images From what we could tell, only two celebrities’ names were bandied about after the Love Ball last night: Natalia Vodianova, for being the face of the De Beers Magic Moment necklace, and Elizabeth Hurley, for wearing a see-through sari—recalling that 1994 moment when she wore a revealing Versace […]

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Natalia Vodianova previews De Beers’ Magic Moment Necklace

February 23, 2010/13.20

We have more news from several worldwide events. New York Fashion Week news tends to go to print, which is why we are a bit sparing online, though some info will head here. Doug Rimington has shot some lovely photographs for us from London, while Rola Saab will shortly report from Paris and Thomaz from […]

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Fall 2010 dates announced for Toronto Fashion Week

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The Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) has announced that the fall 2010 season of Toronto Fashion Week will take place from March 28 to April 1.    The theme for the season is The Power of Style, says the Council, and the week will take place at 30 Ordnance Avenue, in Toronto’s Liberty Village […]

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New Zealand Red Cross has fashion items for auction as part of Appeal

February 22, 2010/4.34

New Zealand Red Cross’s Annual Appeal sees red items featured on auction site Trade Me from March 1, in addition to its traditional street collectors who hit the streets beginning the same day.    Running till the 10th, the online auction features a ruby necklace, 12 months’ free parking at any Wilson car park, Helly […]

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Jewellery Shop Online offers Lucire readers 15 per cent off

February 21, 2010/11.14

Jewellery Shop Online has been very generous in offering all Lucire readers a 15 per cent discount on all costume and designer jewellery until midnight on March 31, 2010. To qualify for this offer, type in the coupon code LUCIRE on Jewellery Shop Online to claim your discount.    Owner Susan Salkeld explains, ‘Jewellery Shop […]

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Finalists announced in Blue Cactus competition

February 20, 2010/12.15

Lucire fashion editor Samantha Hannah has the three finalists in Blue Cactus’s promotion, one of whom will take away an $8,000 prize package that we previewed last month. You may also like Blue Cactus makeover promotion has an $8,000 top prize Michael Beel scoops top honour at Industry New Zealand Hair Awards; Derek Elvy inducted […]

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Noteworthy

February 19, 2010/23.21

Meet Antonia Marguerite, a San Francisco-bred designer who, upon meeting, will have you sweetly inspired just from her eclectic exterior. She describes her sartorial style as rock ’n’ roll meets “vintage junkie”, wearing high-waisted skinny jeans, an oversized top, and old costumed jewels draped on her neck. She hasn’t been on Project Runway (yet), but […]

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