Fashion

 

 

Celebration of a rich tapestry
Paola Sartirio’s African’s Life collection is a considered, sensitive and sustainable interpretation of fashion from the continent, recognizing the tapestry of its multiple cultures and its influences on the global stage
Designed and styled by Paola Sartirio @sartiriopaola
Modelled by Astel Wagne @astelwagne_
Photographed by Paolo Ponsillo @paolo.ponsillo.photo
Make-up by Alessia Colangeli @leciamakeup

 

Summer in the suburbs
Photographed and art-directed by Carla Fuster Barahona
Styled by Lorenza Gentile
Make-up and hair by Roberta Ulloa
Photography assisted by Alejandro Gómez
Modelled by Victoria Moretti/Sight Management
From issue 52 of Lucire

 

Mark of the artist
The way Karen Hartman approaches Astor & Orion’s jewellery is high-tech, yet the result has an artisan quality to it, while also being an exemplar of circular design and sustainability. Jack Yan finds out more
From issue 51 of Lucire

 

Natural rebellion
Kuo Wei, the designer behind INF, has an immense pride toward his Taiwanese roots and a deep understanding of culture, writes Jack Yan
Photographed by Adam Liu and Chris Yates
From issue 51 of Lucire

 

Second life
Henrik Støvring’s Re:Circle shops help people move their pre-loved clothing on in a “rent-a-rack” concept imported from Scandinavia, and have already saved 50,000 items from going to landfill

 

All part of the fun
Lauren Altman’s approach to art and fashion has both creativity and inclusiveness at heart. Jack Yan interviews her
Autumn 2023 and spring 2025 photographed by Alex Korolkovas
Art Basel runway photographed by Jon Jehle
Tribeca exhibition photographed by Alyssa Lester
From issue 50 of Lucire

 

The fashionable result of Emily in Paris
Phone chains are the must-have accessory for the 2020s, and buying the ones from Emily Makere 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 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

 

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

 

 

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