The fashionable result of Emily in Paris
Phone chains are the must-have accessory for the 2020s, and buying the ones from Emily Makare Broadmore’s Cantermelon means you’re supporting a social enterprise
The butterfly effect
The Chrysalis Lab, with its inventive upcycling techniques, marks another step in a highly creative career for stylist and costume designer Emma Trask, who adds fashion designer to her credits. Jack Yan interviews the enterprising New Zealander
From issue 49 of Lucire
Enriching cultures
Hala Algharbawi’s approach to design is to seek out the authenticity and connections between cultures, telling her story through the medium of fashion
From issue 49 of Lucire
Letting tradition fly
Smaranika Nikki Sarangi brings the heritage of her birthplace in Odisha, and its generations-old expertise in ikat, and blends them with designs that appeal to an international market. Jack Yan finds out more about this multidisciplined sustainable fashion designer and her label, Drape Dead Elegance
Photographed at Silicon Valley Fashion Week by Paul Tocatlian
Accessible luxury in Dubai
A Dubai-based mother–daughter team finds success with accessible and colourful handmade jewellery
Lüllepop: limitless with latex
Jack Yan interviews Lüllepop’s Cathleen Reinheckel, who has embarked on a mission to free latex from its fetishist context and to show just what elegant fashions the renewable and largely sustainable material can shape
From issue 49 of Lucire
Driven by her spirit, inspired by a memory
Taiwanese-born British designer Grace Han’s journey has been a steadily paced, contemplative one, making careful moves on to the world stage and being inspired by her mother’s art. Jack Yan interviews her
From issue 48 of Lucire
Beyond the holiday
Elyse Glickman speaks with Tiare Hawaii’s Jane Hoskins, who blends Hawai‘ian, Balinese and occidental cultures together with her travel clothing
Devan Gregori: authentic and inclusive
Hailing from San Francisco and trained in Lyon, Devan Gregori’s journey to her eponymous label is a distinctive one, and shapes her unique approach to sustainable, comfortable and inclusive fashion. Jack Yan interviews her
Truly timeless
Senza Tempo creates fashion that is timeless and not caught up in gimmicks or trends. Jack Yan talks to its founder and creative director, Kristen Fanarakis, and discovers a unique and considered approach to fashion design
From issue 47 of Lucire
Allowing the magic to happen
Permettre à la magie d’opérer
Starting the same year as Lucire, Reem Acra commemorates 25 years since she began her label. Jack Yan interviews her
La même année que Lucire, Reem Acra commémore les 25 ans de la création de son label. Jack Yan s’entretient avec elle
From issue 46 of Lucire
Dans le numéro du janvier 2023 de Lucire KSA
Retail royalty
Royalty, international politicians, and celebrity—all have gravitated to Maharani of Jodhpur. Stanley Moss makes the introduction
Every coin a winner
Jane Win Jewelry is already known for its double-sided coin pendants, and shows off its wider range in Los Angeles
Rebel with social causes
A former US Marine who learned to use an industrial sewing machine when he was five years old, Uriel Saenz has not had the typical career trajectory of many fashion names. Yet he has undeniably found success, shown in cities around the world, and proudly promotes social issues that are close to him. Jack Yan interviews the Los Angeles-based designer
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
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
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
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA
Searching, for the brave
Pour les courageuses
The poetry of Lithuania, its traumatic past, and the notion of community come together for Arūnė Jurevičiūtė’s label, Searching. Jack Yan interviews her
La poésie de la Lituanie, son passé traumatique et la notion de communauté se rejoignent pour le label d’Arūnė Jurevičiūtė, Searching. Jack Yan l’interviewe
Photographed by/photographié par Marija Mireckaite
From issue 46 of Lucire and the October 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le 46e numéro de Lucire et le numéro de l’octobre 2022 de Lucire KSA
One with her community
Un avec sa communauté
Wiola Sychowska discovered her love of post-apocalyptic fashion upon attending a festival. Today, she designs for the community who shares her love, as well as cyberpunk and alternative fashion—all while being sustainable with an eye on zero-waste. Jack Yan interviews her
Wiola Sychowska a découvert son amour de la mode post-apocalyptique en assistant à un festival. Aujourd’hui, elle crée pour la communauté qui partage son amour, ainsi que pour la mode cyberpunk et alternative – tout en étant durable, avec un objectif de zéro déchet. Jack Yan l’interviewe
First published in the December 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du décembre 2022 de Lucire KSA
Colours are forever
The far rarer coloured diamonds from Maison Mazerea have a provenance above that of typical clear diamonds. Charlotte Smith uncovers just what makes them so special
Modest Fashion Week’s driving force
Özlem Şahin Ertaş is a true serial entrepreneur, and the woman behind the eight Modest Fashion Week events since their inception in 2014
Unity without judgement
L’unité sans jugement
Saudi brand 1886 has an empowering message of self-expression without judgement—all while making high-quality streetwear that stands the test of time. Jack Yan talks to founders Fahad Al Jomaiah and Khalid Al Jammaz
La marque saoudienne 1886 transmet un message d’émancipation qui consiste à s’exprimer sans jugement – tout en fabriquant des streetwear de haute qualité qui résistent à l’épreuve du temps. Jack Yan s’entretient avec les fondateurs Fahad Al Jomaiah et Khalid Al Jammaz
First published in the November 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du novembre 2022 de Lucire KSA
Party and sparkle
The party season is upon us and this year, don’t be afraid to shine and show off. Sopheak Seng has his selections for ’22
Out of the spotlight
Loin des feux de la rampe
There is nothing that Los Angeles-based designer Peter Cohen wants more than knowing his clients shine, feeling fabulous and confident wearing his work
Il n’y a rien que le designer Peter Cohen, basé à Los Angeles, désire plus que de savoir que ses clients brillent, se sentent fabuleux et confiants en portant son travail
First published in the September 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du septembre 2022 de Lucire KSA
With fresh eyes
Avec des yeux neufs
At 26, Dominique Flux of Fine + Flux has already proven herself to be a skilled fine jeweller, having worked behind the scenes on other brands before starting hers, and she’s prepared to pull her entire industry up to practise what it preaches. Jack Yan speaks with her
À 26 ans, Dominique Flux, de Fine + Flux, a déjà fait ses preuves en tant que bijoutière fine, ayant travaillé dans les coulisses d’autres marques avant de lancer la sienne. Elle est prête à élever le niveau de l’ensemble du secteur et à faire en sorte qu’il mette en pratique ce qu’il prêche. Jack Yan s’entretient avec elle
First published in the August 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro de l’août 2022 de Lucire KSA
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