Paris editor’s diary: a treat for the body, mind and soul at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Kona Kai Resort & Spa Whether for business or pleasure, guests can enjoy the beauty and grace of an exclusively trendy setting. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego, California, is more than just a place to stay: it can be thought of as an opulent escape with stylish, contemporary furnishing. The site […]
Porsche launches video-based 9:11 Magazine, showcasing current range and history
Porsche has launched a new website, 9:11 Magazine, hosted at a subdomain on its main website, 911-magazine.porsche.com. Unlike most web magazines, it’s predominantly video-based, with each edition focusing on a theme that ties back into the Porsche brand. In addition, the material can be freely taken for journalistic purposes. The website complements Porsche’s […]
Five ideas reshaping the fashion industry: H&M Foundation invites public to vote on the best
H&M Foundation invites the public to vote on the best ideas that can help revolutionize the fashion industry toward a sustainable, waste-free future. Initiated in 2015, the competition is now on to its second round, with €1 million up for grabs between five winners. The vote, at globalchangeaward.com, closes on April 2. The public […]
Wellington’s eclectic, multicultural streetwear label Paris Club launches
Having worked with design teams in London, Hong Kong and Australia, creative director Di returned to Wellington, New Zealand to launch her own streetwear clothing label. Paris Club, inspired by youthful living, energy, eclectic fun, and trends in 2017 streetwear, features over 250 styles of printed Ts, hoodies, sweaters and embroidered caps, all at […]
Catching our eye: stand-outs at the 2017 ID Emerging Designer Awards
Thirty finalists were selected to showcase their capsule collections at the 2017 ID Emerging Designer Awards’ runway show. Hosted on a crisp autumn evening in the iconic Dunedin Railway Station, the finalists were chosen by a panel of judges from over 150 different entrants, with designers coming from all over the world. Head judge […]
Hennes & Mauritz has released further images from the H&M Conscious Exclusive collections, previewed in Lucire in February. A plissé dress made of Bionic, a sustainable polyester made from recycled shoreline waste, was part of the preview, but H&M has revealed more about other designs made from the fabric. The company has screen-printed […]
BRM Chronographes announces limited-edition, hand-made Martini Racing chronographs
Despite most brands announcing smart watches, one company remains true to traditional hand manufacture, emphasizing quality. BRM Chronographes, which machines and assembles its exclusive watches by hand in Vexin, France, has announced two limited-edition watches in partnership with Martini Racing. The two watches bear the famous Martini Racing blue and red stripes, as […]
A grand Petit double bill: Royal New Zealand Ballet performs Carmen and L’Arlésienne
Stephen A’Court Above, from top: Joseph Skelton as Don José and Natalya Kusch as Carmen in Carmen. Yuri Marques, with Shaun James Kelly as Frédêric and Madeleine Graham as Vivette in L’Arlésienne. Madeleine Graham as Vivette and Shaun James Kelly as Frédêri in L’Arlésienne. What a treat to see two of Roland Petit’s ballets—L’Arlésienne and Carmen—performed […]
Shay Mitchell continues repping Bioré Skincare—we try one of the products
Bioré Skincare has announced that actress Shay Mitchell will continue as its ambassador for 2017, supporting the brand’s lines of iconic pore strips, charcoal products, baking-soda cleansers, and the new acne collection. ‘I’m so excited to continue my partnership with Bioré Skincare, a brand that has innovative products and ingredients that help me keep […]
We’ve been sampling the Body Shop’s new Drops of Youth Youth Liquid Peel and Drops of Light Pure Resurfacing Liquid Peel, coming soon to New Zealand. These products claim to deliver a smoother, healthier, more youthful and lighter skin. I tried out both products, and they get Lucire’s thumbs-up. The formula between them both […]
