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Sweden inaugurates its first national marine park

September 11, 2009/8.47

Sweden has inaugurated its first marine national park on its west coast, near the Norwegian border. Both Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, inaugurated the park at Kosterhavet, 150 km north of Göteborg.    Marine life at Kosterhavet includes species found nowhere else in Swedish waters, and is a […]

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An improved Alfa Romeo MiTo, Lucire’s Car to Be Seen in

September 9, 2009/11.15

Lucire’s Car to Be Seen in for 2009, the Alfa Romeo MiTo, now has a MultiAir version, which means more power (105, 135 and 170 hp) and torque but, more crucially for our readers, reduced (by 10 per cent) carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas oxide emissions. It’s even more of a reason for us to […]

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CocoonU might have the finest cashmere scarves this winter

/10.43

Don’t they look sumptuous? Better yet, these 100 per cent cashmere scarves from CocoonU are organically and ethically sourced, with yarn from outer Mongolia. There, because of the colder climates, a higher-quality, lighter yarn is sourced, and the company claims it helps supports the lifestyles of the nomadic herders in outer Mongolia. It also points […]

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Renault announces Fluence; electric model to follow

September 1, 2009/14.49

Renault has announced its Fluence saloon, which is meant to replace the Mégane Classic. However, if Korean readers are thinking it looks rather familiar, that’s because it is: the Fluence is, essentially, the second-generation Samsung SM3 with a new grille.    The slightly conventional styling down the back is mated to a Mégane 3-like grille […]

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Huffer releases limited range for the Warehouse to support Sign On

August 30, 2009/12.00

New Zealand retail chain, the Warehouse, and iconic Kiwi brand, Huffer, have joined forces with a limited-edition range selling at NZ$29·99. The partnership is part of the Sign On campaign to reduce greenhouse gases: the T-shirts include a swing tag that doubles as a postcard that can be sent in support of the campaign. There […]

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Miksani introduces Carbon Neutral fashion range

August 27, 2009/16.25

We’ve heard of many labels using the eco-fashion tag—after all, Lucire was the first fashion magazine to bring sustainable style into the mainstream, from 2003. Miksani, meanwhile, has gone one further with a Carbon Neutral clothing range for spring–summer 2010, launching at the Pure London Fashion Show.    Miksani says its products have a minimal […]

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BMW releases luxury hybrid

August 13, 2009/1.30

While Lexus has had a large, luxury car with a hybrid powertrain out for a while, BMW has caught up with its new 7-series. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology features a synchronous electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and the power electronics required for the high-voltage on-board network. There’s still a turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, producing […]

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Branding New Zealand: a discussion

August 9, 2009/13.17

[Cross-posted] I had a very productive time in Christ­church, especially at The Future of Fashion II confer­ence organ­ized by Fashion Industry New Zealand (FINZ). It was also wonder­ful to connect to the folks at CPIT there.    One question that arose after my presentation (which can be found in written form on this site) was […]

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It’s Was, and ever will be

July 6, 2009/13.06

This combines not only Lucire’s beliefs in being kind to the environment—unlike other magazines, our association with the United Nations Environment Programme goes back to 2003, and we’ve been eco-minded for years before that—but my love of typography. New Zealand label Was makes its bags from recycled billboards, so there’s every chance one can get […]

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Saab can reach for the sun, under Christian von Koenigsegg

June 16, 2009/13.17

[Cross-posted] I never expected this a few years ago, but a few weeks ago, it was becoming more likely: Koenigsegg will buy Saab, says The New York Times.    GM and Koenigsegg say there is now a memorandum of understanding, contingent on loans from the European Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish government.    I […]

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