Lucire
The global fashion magazine March 19, 2024 
Out now: Lucire issue 48, with free shipping for UK and US

Former Miss Universe New Zealand titleholders feature in upcoming Lucire editorial

March 23, 2014/23.20

Two former Miss Universe New Zealand titleholders will appear in an upcoming feature in the printed edition of Lucire, with New York-based photographer Jon Moe travelling to Los Angeles to capture the pair for the magazine.    Laural Barrett (2007) and Samantha Lochhead (née Powell, 2008) both live in the LA area, with Barrett pursuing […]

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Eva Mendes shows her spring 2014 collection at California events

March 21, 2014/23.44

Actress Eva Mendes has launched her spring 2014 fashion collection with New York & Company, at two events in California earlier this week.    New York & Co. had Mendes as guest of honour at the opening of its new Beverly Center pop-up store at 8500 Beverly Boulevard on Tuesday, while on Wednesday, she celebrated […]

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet prepares a unique, 21st-century Coppélia

March 16, 2014/2.47

Above Sir Jon Trimmer and Lucy Green in Coppélia. The comic ballet Coppélia is next on the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s programme, opening in Wellington on April 17.    This 21st century version, staged by RNZB ballet master Martin Vedel, is unique, with the presentation sharpened up while retaining its core messages of love, devotion […]

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Max Fashions’ Lambton Quay store a more inviting space

March 14, 2014/23.53

Top Lighter woods and brass give the revamped Max store a more retreat-like feel. Above Max’s Emma Tate, down from Auckland for the event. Max Fashions’ Lambton Quay store is looking refreshed in Wellington, as Lucire checked out the new space earlier in March at its press opening.    The logo may be familiar, and […]

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Video: Alessandra Ambrósio, Behati Prinsloo show off Victoria’s Secret Swim for 2014

March 12, 2014/10.59

Victoria’s Secret models Alessandra Ambrósio and Behati Prinsloo have added to the promotions for the brand’s 2014 Swim collection at the London West Hollywood.    The press day for the swimwear line saw Ambrosio in a white halter-style bikini, while Prinsloo was impressed with her crop-top from the spring–summer 2014 line. ‘The biggest trends for […]

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Jameson Irish Whiskey shows limited-edition bottle for St Patrick’s Day 2014

March 11, 2014/10.22

In the spirit of St Patrick’s Day 2014, Jameson Irish Whiskey will release its fourth limited-edition design bottle, this time the work of illustrator Dermot Flynn.    Flynn was inspired by the sights and sounds of Dublin, and his illustration features a pub, statues, monuments, and humorous Irish sayings.    Jameson says the limited-edition bottle […]

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Top of the world and top of the Beverly Hilton with top beauty finds

March 8, 2014/8.29

So many suites, so little time. However, one that was literally head, shoulders and eight storeys above the rest was the TMG International Red Carpet Ready Luxury Suite, which was very international in its products and its welcoming vibe for a carefully curated guest list of celebrities, VIPs and media. The set up atop the […]

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A Montage of luxury, invention and indulgence

March 7, 2014/4.53

The venue (the Contessa Ballrooms at the lavish Montage Hotel Beverly Hills) may be new for the Secret Room, but the approach to pre-Oscar Primping is the same. In the case of the event, that’s a very good thing, as far as successful Hollywood formulas go. The headlining charity, once again, was the SPCA LA, […]

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The Body Shop plays with colour

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The Body Shop has become bolder with its the Colour Up collection for 2014. Now there is make-up—or should I say chalk—for your hair. The limited-edition Hair Chalk (NZ$25) is available in two shades, Tickle Me Pink and Falling for Blue. You can play with your hair colour by simply chalking with the colour pad, […]

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