Lucire
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George W. Bush promotes Decision Points at Facebook

November 30, 2010/11.43

He never had much of a chance to talk about it during his administration, but here is former US president, George W. Bush, championing corporate social responsibility as he promotes his book, Decision Points. We also never thought we would have in the same sentence: Bush, Facebook and California, but here we are: as part […]

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A trio of culinary developments in Wellington

November 28, 2010/11.29

TECO Top Simply Paris‘s Pascal Chivot receives his Chevalier dans l’ordre du mérite agricole from French Ambassador HE Michel Legras. Above Chefs from Taiwan treat Wellingtonians to a taste of the island’s unique cuisine. Pascal Chivot is probably Wellington’s favourite pastry chef. His Simply Paris shops on Cuba Street and Riddiford Street, Newtown, are famous […]

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Kate Moss performs first fragrance signing at Boots store

November 27, 2010/23.23

Supermodel Kate Moss seems to be doing more marketing for her latest fragrance, Vintage Muse, than she had for past scents bearing her name.    First it was a visit to the Coty factory; now she has popped in to Boots Sedley Place in Clapham to perform her first exclusive fragrance signing.    Moss, 36, […]

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TAFE Sydney’s Fashion Design Studio shows end-of-year parades

November 26, 2010/22.50

Above Alison Parker, Tina Johnson and Lauren Mitchell. TAFE Sydney’s Fashion Design Studio’s 2010 end-of-year parades were held on November 17 at the Carriageworks, featuring over 100 outfits from all three stages of the Studio’s course.    The judges of the competition—designers Marnie Skillings, Gary Bigeni, Friedrich Gray’s Ben Pollitt, and the (Australian) Sunday Telegraph […]

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Ex-Mexicana Airlines flight attendants launch racy calendar

/21.02

Related story: Ryanair launches 2012 cabin crew calendar It’s becoming a more regular idea now: if you’re a flight attendant and your airline is in trouble, then get your kit off and print a calendar.    Weeks after the annual Ryanair calendar—which, this year, was more toned down compared to the 2010 edition—a group of […]

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A match made in freight heaven: DHL announces 2010 Scholarship finalists

/10.38

Twenty-Seven Names Blak Luxe Salasai The DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship has announced its three finalists, one of whom will win international freight to the value of NZ$10,000, plus coaching in freight and logistics, mentoring, and a membership subscription to Fashion Industry New Zealand.    Blak Luxe, Salasai and Twenty-Seven Names are the newest recruits […]

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Fashion’s promotion of fur is provocative, in light of the tipping-point

November 25, 2010/22.21

Above Remember this? Supermodel Naomi Campbell (far right) representing in a PETA ad that she would rather go naked than wear fur—a claim that she seems to have reversed on this year. Sofia Hedstrom, in the Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet, notes that the use of fur is on the rise.    Designers including Jean-Paul Gaultier […]

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Moontide celebrates 30th anniversary collaborating with J. Williams

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Iconic kiwi swimwear label Moontide has decided to do things a little bit differently to celebrate its 30th anniversary.    Instead of a usual catwalk show or launch, it has collaborated with the hottest act in New Zealand music right now: R&B–hip-hop singer–songwriter J. Williams.    Moontide is featured in Williams’ new single ‘Night of […]

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Phyt’s releases 100 per cent certified organic skin care range

November 24, 2010/2.38

For 38 years, Phyt’s Laboratories have developed a skin care range that is free of harsh chemicals and proudly certified 100 per cent organic.    Hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, and skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis can considerably affect skin.    The Aqua Phyt range is focused on hydration. […]

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Australian Bush Botanics are great stocking-fillers

/2.26

The Body Collection is an Australian-made product line established in 1992. Its mission is to provide customers with products that are high in quality, innovative yet still very affordable. Its latest range, Australian Bush Botanics, is a true testament to this statement.    Their prices range from A$9·95 to A$16·95 with items including soap, hand […]

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