When corporate brands and personal brands trade places: Kate Moss was there before Kendall Jenner
Above: Brand Kate Moss was probably seen by more people when the model collaborated with Topshop. In 1999, the late Wally Olins, the famous brand consultant, sent me his book, Trading Identities: Why Countries and Companies are Taking on Each Other’s Roles, a fine read published by the Foreign Policy Centre that argued that countries […]
Indulge in the Body Shop’s spa experiences this winter
The Body Shop has dipped into the jungle and created a new uplifting firming ritual, as part of the Spa of the World régime. An infusion of fruit extracts blended with refining textures and fresh fragrances will refine and tone your skin. All products are natural, cruelty-free and constitute Community Trade. With firm but fair […]
Victoria Beckham, Estée Lauder reveal campaign for second joint make-up capsule collection
Lachlan Bailey Kanji Ishii Estée Lauder has revealed its new campaign for a second limited-edition make-up capsule collection with Victoria Beckham, photographed by Lachlan Bailey in New York City and featuring the designer herself. Beckham will retail the line at her flagship store at 36 Dover Street, London, and at victoriabeckham.com, while Estée Lauder […]
Dev Patel honoured for Lionheart charity work at Chivas Icons event
François Nel English actor Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, Lion) was the guest of honour at the Chivas Icons event on May 2 at Play at the H Hotel in Dubai, UAE. Patel was honoured by the Scotch brand for his work in the Lionheart campaign, which helps vulnerable children in India. The campaign […]
News in brief: Chris Scott, the Rees Hotel win international awards; Barceló announces new brands
Above, from top: The Rees Hotel Queenstown’s Executive Lake View Penthouse. The Barceló Bavaro Grand Resort. Church Road Winery winemaker Chris Scott. Church Road Winery winemaker Chris Scott, whom Lucire had the pleasure to meet earlier this year as he introduced his Tom vintages, has been named New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2016 by […]
Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com Hennes & Mauritz launched its collaboration with Kenzo at Pier 36 in New York on Wednesday, with a fashion show directed by the legendary Jean-Paul Goude. Attending celebrities included Rosario Dawson, Iman, Lupita Nyong’o, Chloë Sevigny, Elizabeth Olsen, Charli XCX, and Chance the Rapper. The new collection, dubbed Kenzo × H&M, […]
Viktor & Rolf, Fragrance du Bois each launch a collection of six fragrances
Top: Viktor & Rolf showed their Magic fragrance collection at the Upper East Side Academy Mansion, New York. Centre: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren flank actress Taraji P. Henson. Above: The Fragrance du Bois Nature’s Treasures collection. French luxury brand Fragrance du Bois has released its Nature’s Treasures collection of hand-blended perfumes using only sustainably […]
Atterley returns with a UK-focused site for independent labels
In February, we learned that Atterley (formerly Atterley Road) would return after entering administration the month before, to be recast as an online retail platform for independent labels. Today (October 6), Atterley has gone live with its new site, already representing dozens of independent labels with what the company claims are the lowest commission […]
Christian Louboutin creates limited-edition men’s capsule collection for SportyHenri.com
Christian Louboutin has created a men’s capsule collection in a collaboration with SportyHenri.com, the boutique created by French professional athlete Henri Tai. SportyHenri.com offers activewear, sportswear and lifestyle fashion for men, with Louboutin creating a limited-edition men’s trainer range for the e-tailer. The four trainers are inspired by SportyHenri.com’s motto, ‘Mettre le sport […]
Karl Lagerfeld On August 30 and 31, the new Mumm Grand Cordon champagne was exhibited at Croatia’s Hula Hula Beach Club. For each order of champagne at the Club, a bottle was flown over the sea by a drone. Music accompanied the delivery—those receiving the champagne would get a particularly special experience, emphasizing Mumm’s current […]
