http://lucire.com/insider Behind the scenes at the various editions and businesses of Lucire. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:50:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sadly, this has to be done, so please excuse any interruptions to our service today. Most of the Lucire site will be fine, but the ‘Insider’ blog (and the pages that link it) may be a little funny for about an hour today (from 2 to 3 a.m. GMT). http://lucire.com/insider/20090705/upgrading-software/ After assistant fashion editor Bronwyn Williams, intern Alice Palmer and I attended the trends’ presentations at Massey University yesterday (which were, incidentally, impressive), it was interesting to see this Dutch label, W-41, embracing another emerging trend: that of combining technology with fashion. At least one group of students touched on ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090704/welcoming-techfashion-at-w-41/ We’ve been noticing AnnaLynne McCord in more photographs of late in Lucire, and we wonder: is she the new “it girl” of 2009? McCord was spotted at the Raise Hope for the Congo event at Jane’s House in Hollywood on June 28, in an Eva Culture black strapless rusched dress ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090703/annalynne-mccord-2009s-it-girl/ Robin Layton/Getty Images The first official image of the Broderick family’s latest arrivals has made it here: pictured are Sarah Jessica Parker holding daughter Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, the couple’s son James Wilkie Broderick, and Matthew Broderick holding Tabitha Hodge Broderick. We wish them well. http://lucire.com/insider/20090702/sarah-jessica-parker-and-matthew-broderick-welcome-their-twins/ Volvo has been involved in motor racing since 1928. With a Volvo review coming up in Lucire, we thought it would be interesting to delve back into the Swedish car maker’s history. While people know Volvo for safety, it has been very successful in competition over the last 80-plus years. http://lucire.com/insider/20090701/volvo-a-history-of-motorsport/ Today’s news that Tamsin Cooper and the Royal New Zealand Ballet have entered into a collaboration for a fashion accessories’ line has been one of those items we’ve known about for a while, but had to respect an embargo. Now revealed, it’s one of those unexpected tie-ups, but one which ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090701/tamsin-cooper-royal-new-zealand-ballet-collaborate/ We didn’t know there was a National Ice Cream Month in the US, but here it is: Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, visiting Serendipity 3 at Cæsar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, unveiling a Red, White and Blue banana split. The dessert has chocolate and blueberry sauces with scoops of strawberry, ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090701/miss-usa-kristen-dalton-kicks-of-national-ice-cream-month/ Kevin Mazur/AEG/Getty Images Above are Kevin Mazur’s photographs of Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal at Staples Center in Los Angeles, which should put paid to rumours suggesting the King of Pop had no intention to carry out his concerts.    Mazur, who had photographed Jackson on numerous occasions, says, ‘When he hit ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090630/michael-jacksons-last-rehearsal/ TMZ was the first to report that pop star Michael Jackson had passed away after suffering cardiac arrest at his home. Presently, mainstream media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times are confirming the news, based on their sources.    Jackson’s death comes on the same day another icon, Farrah Fawcett, ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090625/icons-michael-jackson-farrah-fawcett-dead/ The folks at Lancôme have released their latest Magnifique commercial with actress Anne Hathaway. Previews have floated around for a few months—here is the final 30-second spot. Strangely, there has been less attention for Hathaway’s second spot compared with her first. http://lucire.com/insider/20090625/the-latest-anne-hathaway-lancome-magnique-commercial/ Maria Sharapova, as part of her role as Sony Ericsson brand ambassador, unveiled London College of Fashion student designs in the window of design store Liberty in London. The designs were part of a collaboration between Sony Ericsson and the School of Fashion Design and Technology at London College of ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090619/maria-sharapova-sony-ericsson-reveal-student-designs-at-liberty/ For Lucire readers, the Royal Ascot is perhaps better known for the fashion than the racing. This year, we have some footage from the event, including interviews with Amanda Holden, Ronnie Corbett and Eddie Jordan. Amanda Holden describes what she’s wearing. Hello’s Judy Wade, who covers the Royal beat, discusses the Ascot ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090619/views-from-ascot/ Magnus Magnusson Top: H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch and Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon. Centre: Van den Bosch and Mellon with a model wearing items from the Jimmy Choo for H&M range. Above: Shoes from the range. After collaborating with Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf, Roberto Cavalli, Comme des Garçons and ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090617/jimmy-choo-is-hms-next-guest-designer/ [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 ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090616/saab-can-reach-for-the-sun-under-christian-von-koenigsegg/ The All Blacks were getting plenty of announcements today: first, Telecom New Zealand said it would sponsor New Zealand’s rugby team through to the 2011 World Cup. Secondly, menswear brand Barkers announced its collaboration, with a Barkers Black line, inspired by Italian designer gear.    The idea was to create a ... http://lucire.com/insider/20090616/going-black-with-barkers/