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Mugler H&M collaboration previewed in video and behind-the-scenes photos
The house of Mugler is Hennes & Mauritz’s newest collaborator, with its spring–summer (autumn–winter in the southern hemisphere) 2023 collection débuting in May; Jerry Hall makes a surprise appearance

 

Letter from California: wine country
Stanley Moss discovers an exclusive winery amongst the overly commercial scene of Napa
Photographed by the author and Paula Sweet

 

Work first, then chat
Travailler d’abord, chatter ensuite
Artificial intelligence has been in the news a great deal, but it’s far from being a solution for fashion brands. Jack Yan looks beyond the hype
L’intelligence artificielle a beaucoup fait parler d’elle, mais elle est loin d’être une solution pour les marques de mode. Jack Yan va au-delà du battage médiatique
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

In brief: Takashi Murakami for Hublot; Ruby shows Symphony; Shonda Rhimes leads St John campaign
Lola Cristall attends the launch of Hublot’s latest collaboration; Ruby drops the first of its autumn 2023 collection; and Shonda Rhimes leads a campaign centred around women’s empowerment

 

Modesty makes its mark on international style
La modestie s’impose dans le style international
The latest edition of Think Fashion’s Modest Fashion Weeks took place in Riyadh, with a three-day programme on and off the catwalk. Charlotte Smith looks at the designs from all around the world
La dernière édition des Modest Fashion Weeks de Think Fashion a eu lieu à Riyad, avec un programme de trois jours et en dehors des podiums. Charlotte Smith examine les créations venues du monde entier
From the February 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du février 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

Letter from California: return of the Great American Road Movie
Stanley Moss heads on the road, beginning in San Diego and heading up the Pacific coast
Photographed by the author

 

Chanel, Charles Finch host pre-Oscars dinner, with Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Camilla Morone
Chanel continues its support of the cinematic arts with a star-studded pre-Oscar dinner in Beverly Hills

 

Emma Watson, Brooke Shields, Rina Sawayama, Soo Joo Park among celebs at Elton John’s Oscars’ Viewing Party
Hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, the Elton John Aids Foundation held its latest Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, raising more for the Foundation to combat HIV and Aids

 

Why Everything Everywhere All at Once’s 2023 Best Picture Oscar win means so much
Jack Yan discusses why Everything Everywhere All at Once means so much to him and, he bets, others in the Chinese diaspora, not to mention all those who recognize the immigrant experience of the film’s Wang family

 

Up close with the princess of pop
Pop go the acne myths: Jody Miller speaks with Dr Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr Pimple Popper, who bursts the bubble on acne, her favourite beauty hack, and why people can’t get enough of her videos

 

Making luxury unique
Rendre le luxe unique
Luxury Creative takes luxury items and customizes them for clients with high-quality artwork. Lucire speaks with founder and artist Logan Loiselle about his work, his process, and his inspirations
Luxury Creative s’empare d’articles de luxe et les personnalise pour ses clients avec des œuvres d’art de haute qualité. Lucire s’entretient avec le fondateur et artiste Logan Loiselle au sujet de son travail, de son processus et de ses inspirations
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

An even more convincing EV case
MG’s ZS EV starts, after the government rebate, at NZ$41,365, making it a very compelling entrant—more so than the 2021 model which we already thought highly of. Jack Yan explains

 

Paris by the numbers
Paris en quelques chiffres
History, gastronomy, fashion, and endless possibilities in different arrondissements add up to a deliciously unforgettable vacation, writes Elyse Glickman
L’histoire, la gastronomie, la mode et les possibilités infinies offertes par les différents arrondissements sont les ingrédients d’un séjour délicieusement inoubliable, écrit Elyse Glickman
Photographed by the author/Photographié par l’auteur

 

Distinctively designed
Here’s a selection of new releases that have something distinctive about their appearance: from a Mercedes-Benz interior to a colour-changing gin

 

The best of everything
Le meilleur de tout
Supermodel, presenter, and yoga teacher Rachel Hunter says the times we live in demand that we all get grounded and find inner peace. Jack Yan and Amanda Satterthwaite speak with her
Rachel Hunter, mannequin, présentatrice et professeur de yoga, estime que l’époque dans laquelle nous vivons exige que nous nous ressourcions et trouvions la paix intérieure. Jack Yan et Amanda Satterthwaite s’entretiennent avec elle
Photographed by/Photographié par Paddy Foss
Make-up, hair and styling by/Maquillage, coiffure et stylismé par Krisztina Moricz

 

Leading a thriving cultural centre
Diriger un centre culturel florissant
With the Saudi National Museum hosting a Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition, Taha Sakr and Mohamed Samir sat down with museum director-general HE Laila Al-Fadagh, on how the initiative with the jewellery house began, and what other programmes she has in store
Alors que le Musée national saoudien accueille une exposition Van Cleef & Arpels, Taha Sakr et Mohamed Samir ont rencontré la directrice générale du musée SE Laila Al-Fadagh
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

Saudi Arabia’s fashion future
L’avenir de la mode saoudienne
What is the direction of the Saudi fashion industry? Mohamed Samir and Taha Sakr meet Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, who points to exciting times ahead
Quelle est la direction de l’industrie de la mode saoudienne ? Mohamed Samir et Taha Sakr rencontrent Burak Çakmak, P-DG de la Commission de la mode saoudienne, qui annonce des temps passionnants à venir
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

Order the latest issue of Lucire
Starring Rachel Hilbert on the cover, photographed by Lindsay Adler, styled by Cannon, make-up by Joanne Gair, and hair by Linh Nguyen; with additional fantastic, original shoots by Damien Carney, Dave Richards, Josh Fogel, the Riker Brothers, Klaudia Żupnik, and Karo Bill. Plus we profile Reem Acra, Mandeep Dhillon, Beth Dover, and Searching, look at Paris’s spring 2023 fashions, visit Finest Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, talk to perfumer Ernesto Collado—and, of course, reflect on 25 years of Lucire