Lucire
The global fashion magazine April 19, 2024 
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10 Years Younger goes live at Earl’s Court in July

May 15, 2009/11.20

Myleene Klass will open a live version of 10 Years Younger at Earl’s Court 2 between July 3 and 5.    Some of the TV show’s experts—Klass, Andrew Barton, Lisa Shepherd, Dr Uchenna Okoye and Jan Stanek—will be on hand to re-create the experience with those attending, with live demonstrations and makeovers.    Those interested […]

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Celebrating Michelle Obama’s first 100 days

May 14, 2009/10.47

While the political media were either praising or criticizing US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office, IMG Publishing has published a collectible called Michelle Obama: 100 Days of Style. The new 116 pp. volume details every outfit worn by the First Lady from the Inaugural Ball to her high-profile trip to Europe. The […]

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Breast Cancer Campaign chosen as charity for the Glam Show

May 1, 2009/11.53

The Glam Show in association with Nicky Hambleton-Jones is pleased to announce that Breast Cancer Campaign will join the show as the 2009 beneficiary charity. The inaugural show taking place at Earl’s Court in London on October 31–November 1, will showcase the best in women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle.    Over the past 12 years, […]

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Denmark launches clothing with high UV protection

/9.37

On April 28, Kræftens Bekæmpelse (the Danish Cancer Society) launched a campaign against skin cancer, opened by Crown Princess Mary. Danish designers have created a fashion range high in UV protection made with sustainable materials. The clothes have been tested for ultraviolet radiation with the UV-801 test at the Institute of Technology, Denmark. The video […]

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You’ll be wanting Kate Sylvester this summer

April 30, 2009/3.09

Drawing inspiration from hiking in the wilderness—the Routeburn, to be precise—Kate Sylvester’s summer 2010 collection was en route to adventure and discovery.    While the clothing was all gorgeous and very wearable, the accessories were what we were all crowing about. Explorer backpacks glowed vibrantly in primary coloured silks, and Doc Marten boots were customized […]

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Ellery wins the pageant

April 29, 2009/2.57

Held off-site in a cavernous warehouse in Waterloo, Ellery had us waiting outside in the cold and crowding the street for an hour and a half. Thoughtfully, handsome waiters were sent out bearing trays of Absolut vodka cocktails to keep us entertained.    The collection was full of detail and featured near-knicker-exposing skirt lengths, strong […]

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A bolder Zambesi

/2.39

While elements of the Zambesi collection were their tried and true style, there was a lot that was new and interesting. The injections of bold colour are sure to shake up the die-hard Gothic Kiwi fans, while the innovative re-presentation of classics will have them itching with excitement. There was a balancing act of sheer, […]

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Powerless before Zimmerman

/2.23

A citywide power outage occurred as we were filing in for the Zimmerman show. All Fashion Week shows were then postponed until the power came back on. Luckily the shortage lasted only an hour, long enough to have a drink or three in the Rosemount Wine Bar. The collection that was finally shown was well […]

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Arnsdorf, RAFW spring–summer 2009–10

April 28, 2009/1.47

Again I’m in second-to-front row, with a goody bag, at Arnsdorf. I look behind me this time, expecting this show to also be a mish-mash of hierarchy, but no, only the front two rows have the bags. I put on my dark glasses and pretend that I’m famous too.    Oh oh oh, crop tops […]

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Ginger & Smart does a kite-runner

/1.38

Ginger & Smart were all about kites and it was beautiful. As the statement kite-bearing model chasséd down the runway, a frenzy of clicking from the photographers’ pit could be heard.    Silk featured prominently, and the bold and bright colours stood out against a background of black. Silhouettes flowed like the silk they were […]

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