Why Yves Saint Laurent’s passing is so felt in fashion
Yves Saint Laurent’s passing is such a shock to the fashion media because he was the world’s greatest couturier. When we broke the news on Sunday night at Lucire, it was obvious that we were marking the end of an era. The casual observer might say that the end occurred in 2002, when […]
Yves Saint Laurent, fashion legend, dies
Yves Saint Laurent, arguably the world’s most famous fashion designer, has died in Paris on Sunday, 11.10 p.m. local time, aged 71, according to the Pierre Bergé–Saint Laurent Foundation. Born Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent in Oran, Algeria on August 1, 1936, he had a childhood fascination for clothes, often teased and bullied […]
Our friends at Midori will be keeping us informed of some great cocktails for the northern summer here at Lucire—and we’ll be sharing some recipes during the next few weeks. Here’s one for starters, from the advertisement itself: 1 oz Midori melon liqueur 2 oz Cabo Wabo tequila 1 oz margarita mix Blend with […]
Renault launches Laguna Coupé at Festival de Cannes
Renault has launched its new Laguna 3 Coupé—and in one fell swoop, it has turned an odd-looking sedan into a sexy sports car. And as proof that cars are becoming fashion items, the company has launched it at the Festival de Cannes, the Cannes Film Festival, driven to a première by its boss, Carlos Ghosn. […]
Shoegate: Sarah Riley, Trelise Cooper in payment dispute
It’s another case of ‘She said / She said’ in the fashion world, and Trelise Cooper’s name has come up again. This time, footwear designer Sarah Riley is accusing Trelise Cooper Ltd. of not paying in full for supplied stock. On Riley’s side, there might be some hope out there that people remember Trelise […]
Photo shoot with Agent Provocateur’s one-off Mini
Agent Provocateur has designed a one-off Mini Clubman for the Life Ball, Europe’s biggest Aids charity event. The car will be auctioned after the Ball on Ebay from June 5 to 15, with all proceeds going to the charity. Below are videos from the photo shoot and from Joseph Corré, co-founder of Agent Provocateur, a man […]
Tissot, Danica Patrick renew commitment for two years
Premier Swiss watch brand Tissot has renewed its contract with its brand ambassador, racing star Danica Patrick. She endeared herself to the world when she made history by becoming the ?rst woman to win a race in the sport of US open-wheeled racing by clinching her victory in the Japan 300. In 2005, Patrick became […]
Neutrogena, Jennifer Garner partner on sun safety
Neutrogena has partnered with Self magazine and Jennifer Garner to unveil what the company calls The Roadmap to Healthy Skin, a viral campaign discussing sun safety and skin cancer awareness. The Roadmap appears in the May 2008 issue of Self, stressing the importance of self-examination to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection. Self […]
More on the Naomi Watts–Thierry Mugler Angel campaign
More details are emerging about the Naomi Watts advertisements for Thierry Mugler Angel, from the New York, rather than French, end of the business: Naomi Watts was the inspired choice for Thierry Mugler, over and above her beauty and her star image. Displaying a modern touch, the actress projects a personality that blends sensuality, voluptuousness […]
Audrey Tautou, Jean-Pierre Jeunet collaborate on Chanel No. 5 ad
Chanel has chosen Jean-Pierre Jeunet to direct the next No. 5 advertising film, starring actress Audrey Tautou starring in the lead role. Jeunet had directed Tautou already in the César- and BAFTA-winning Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain (Amélie in English) and Un long dimanche de fiançailles (The Long Engagement). The Chanel advertisement will be […]
