See what we mean? We didn’t request extra photographs of Mischa Barton—she just seems to be in the Zeitgeist again. Here is the actress in a hat by D&Y—its hats and scarves are apparently favoured by Miley Cyrus, Taylor Momsen and Audrina Patridge, according to the company’s PR firm, P3R. You may also like AnnaLynne […]
Mini E christens power-point for electric cars in Berlin
Another video that came during New York Fashion Week, but which we didn’t want to run as it would have got lost: the Mini E christening an electricity charging-point for cars in Berlin, Germany. For those who feel that plug-in electric cars would be problematic when they run out of juice, BMW and Vattenfall answer […]
Views from the Medinge Group’s Brands with a Conscience 2009 ceremony
With all that was going on during New York Fashion Week, we decided to delay these videos in case they got lost. They’re from the Brands with a Conscience ceremony at MIP in Paris earlier this month (we detailed the winners here at Lucire in January), which the Medinge Group has been running for six […]
Lucire TV: inside the Porsche Museum
We previewed the Porsche Museum a few weeks ago as the doors opened to the public in Stuttgart, Germany. Today, we bring you video from inside the Museum, from a stunning exterior shot to some of Porsche’s classic models and racers inside. You may also like Porsche Museum opens today Porsche launches Panamera at Laguna […]
‘I’m Alive’: Barbie celebrates her 50th anniversary with New York Fashion Week show
This was one of those unusual, enjoyable shows, and a once-in-a-lifetime event. Barbie celebrated her 50th anniversary with a show at New York Fashion Week that went through historical fashion, and we were surprised to hear ‘I’m Alive’ from the 1980 movie Xanadu at the end. You may also like Global round-up: international fashion; Japanese […]
This Day–Arise collective, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10
This Day–Arise magazine presented the African Fashion Collective at New York Fashion Week. Alek Wek, one of our favourites, was among the models in this fall show. You may also like Thuy, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 Venexiana, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 Erin Fetherston, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 Calvin Klein men’s, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 ‘I’m Alive’: Barbie celebrates her […]
The Heart Truth’s Red Dress collection, fall–winter 2009–10
This is one of our favourite shows at New York Fashion Week, not only for the red colour shared with our logo, but for its raising of awareness of heart disease being the number-one killer of women. Amanda Bynes, Susan Lucci, Hilary Duff, Katie Couric, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Lynda Carter, Kristi Yamaguchi, Daisy […]
MAC’s Hello Kitty clothing auction goes live tonight
MAC Cosmetics has launched its Hello Kitty line, but as with many of its initiatives, charities will benefit. There’s a Hello Kitty cosmetics’ range for those who love the brand, while clothing inspired by it will be auctioned off on Ebay from Monday, February 9 at 9 p.m. EST (Tuesday, February 10, 2 a.m. GMT) […]
Summer Rayne Oakes’s Style, Naturally out now
By our editor-at-large Summer Rayne Oakes, Style, Naturally is an eco-conscious guide to fashion and beauty, with responsible brands and tips for living sustainably. It’s the most comprehensive and accessible book on the topic—we had a sneak preview a few months ago. Out now; for more information, surf to Summer Rayne’s site at www.summerrayneoakes.com. Retail […]
Taking photos of cops? You’re aiding terrorists, says UK
[Cross-posted] As if Britain wasn’t already sufficiently heading down the V for Vendetta path (remember how last year, Mr Brown seized Icelandic funds on the grounds of terrorism—anyone know an Icelandic terrorist?), along comes amendments to the big catch-all Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 where people could be arrested and imprisoned if they take a photograph of […]
