Christian Dior shows haute couture collection sans John Galliano
Christian Dior’s autumn–winter 2011–12 haute couture show lends a bit of playful relief, following the house’s recent fiasco regarding the sacking of its former creative director John Galliano. Bill Gaytten, accompanied by his assistant Susanna Venegas, has stepped up to the challenge to be considered as the new creative director and on July 4, presented […]
Balmain gives hair the haute couture treatment
Balmain, the respected haute couture fashion house, is now taking its elegance and style into the UK launch of their new range of mineral hair care products: System Volume for Hair. The luxurious System Volume hosts two exclusive hair care lines, Nutrition Intense for treated, normal hair, and Hydrant for fine hair. Both ranges […]
Prince William, Princess Catherine face off in dragon boats: video
As part of their royal tour of Canada, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone head to head in a dragon boat race—with Prince William’s team the victor. The couple were at Dalvay Lake on Prince Edward Island for the 200 ft race, where each team had 20 rowers. Princess Catherine was […]
The Sleeping Beauty to open after three years’ prep, with exclusive Tamsin Cooper accessories
Ross Brown With three years’ planning, the Royal New Zealand Ballet will release its production of The Sleeping Beauty in October. The ballet features intricate choreography, distinctive costumes, and what the company describes as ‘spectacular’ sets. It is the RNZB’s grandest production to date. Stella Abrera plays the lead role of Aurora. […]
Lady Gaga has completed her time in Japan and has headed to Taichung, Taiwan, where an outdoor concert at the City’s Fulfilment Amphitheatre on Sunday attracted 6,000 fans. At a press conference, Gaga thanked Taiwanese fans, acknowledging their generosity. ‘It was a very special night, and I will never forget it,’ she says. […]
Christchurch designers come to Wellington, while the Historical Arts’ Trust plans to head down
On Saturday and Sunday in Wellington, Lucire attended Red into the Black, a trade fair of Christchurch businesses—including designers and jewellers—who got a helping hand promoting their goods at the TSB Arena. Heather Morris and other organizers found sponsors, including Harry’s and Mainfreight, to ship up products from Christchurch businesses affected by the February […]
British media get excited over Cheryl Cole’s 28th birthday party
Never believe ‘sources close to’ in media, those well meaning folk who use their own constructs to read a situation—or those who simply invent gossip to fuel their importance. We’re not exactly falling for the news that there is an Ashley and Cheryl Cole reconciliation, even if the footballer was seen attending his ex-wife’s 28th […]
A remarkably stylish Royal Wedding for Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock
Above Official photographs from the Royal Wedding of Charlene Wittstock to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The bride wore a Giorgio Armani-designed wedding dress with 40,000 Swarovski crystals. Yesterday’s wedding of HSH Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock saw not just royalty attend—Sweden, notably, had a good turnout from the King and Queen, Princess […]
Footage: Kate Moss and Jamie Hince leave the church after their wedding
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince tied the knot Friday at St Peter’s Church in Gloucestershire, near the 37-year-old supermodel’s home in Little Faringdon. The bride wore a John Galliano-designed gown with gold embroidery, matched with Manolo Blahnik shoes. The groom wore a Stefano Pilati for YSL suit. There was heavy security for the wedding, […]
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 80th anniversary of Reverso in Paris
Held within the grand setting of the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted the 80th anniversary of its iconic Reverso timepiece. The theme for the evening: capturing your magic moment. The CEO of this world-renowned brand, Jérôme Lambert, welcomed 800 guests to the event, which was accompanied by a musical programme from […]
