Lucire
The global fashion magazine March 29, 2024 
Out now: Lucire issue 48, with free shipping for UK and US

Teresa Rosati brings glamour to Vancouver Fashion Week

March 25, 2012/0.44

We’re currently preparing an overview report on all of Vancouver Fashion Week, but we have learned that Polish designer Teresa Rosati has shown.    Her collection, Her Shine, definitely shone, and gave the event the glamour that it sought. ‘The show raised the level of the event and for a few minutes we thought we […]

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Dyson releases Hot & Cool fan–heater, with no blades and no visible heating elements

March 24, 2012/3.48

Some of us will have sampled Dyson’s hand-driers or its revolutionary, blade-less fans, using the company’s Air Multiplier technology. Twenty-two engineers, including experts in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and three years later, Dyson has released its Hot & Cool fan–heater.    The company claims that it’s the fastest at heating a room evenly and efficiently, […]

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Hues of autumn, part 2

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Local designers Philippa & Alice and Sunday have autumn 2012 covered. In the second part of her shoot, Lucire’s Ashleigh Berry presents a collection of images, showcasing a range of “must-own” garments from two of Wellington’s leading young labels. Sunday Pink blouse, Sunday floral skirt. Philippa & Alice Milo jumper, Sunday pleated dress. Sunday pink […]

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Whitney Houston’s causes of death identified: cocaine use and drowning

March 23, 2012/11.48

Los Angeles County Coroner spokesman Craig Harvey has announced the cause of death of singer Whitney Houston.    ‘The final cause of death has been established as drowning due to artherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use,’ said Harvey. ‘Other drugs were identified during the toxicology process. Those drugs were all at the therapeutic or sub-therapeutic […]

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Japan Fashion Week, autumn–winter 2012–13: Somarta, Kamishima Chinami, Yasutoshi Ezumi, A Degree Fahrenheit

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Photos courtesy of Japan Fashion Week Organization The first three days of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo’s autumn–winter 2012–13 featured Somarta, Kamishima Chinami, Yasutoshi Ezumi, and A Degree Fahrenheit among others. Somarta Somarta’s Tamae Hirokawa was previously in charge of Issey Miyake Men and Women, and is also known for the heel-less footwear collaboration with Noritaka […]

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Hues of autumn, part 1

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Local designers Philippa & Alice and Sunday have autumn 2012 covered. Lucire’s Ashleigh Berry presents a collection of images, showcasing a range of “must-own” garments from two of Wellington’s leading young labels. Sunday green knit jersey, Sunday maroon velour skirt. Philippa & Alice black Roswell dress. Sunday pleated top, Sunday maroon velour skirt. Philippa & […]

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The Body Shop launches Beauty with Heart—Lily Cole is first spokeswoman

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Gareth Cattermole The Body Shop’s major announcement last night in London was for a new campaign, Beauty with Heart, with Lily Cole named as its first ambassador. VIPs such as Vivienne Westwood and Jo Wood attended the announcement.    Beauty with Heart aims to ‘inspire individuals everywhere and transform the boundaries of beauty,’ says the […]

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