Erin O’Connor launches UK version of Chevy Volt, the Vauxhall Ampera
Vauxhall Vauxhall, GM’s British brand, launched its version of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric hybrid at Chelsea Bridge on June 29, with model Erin O’Connor wearing an electric dress designed by William Tempest. O’Connor’s dress features over 1,000 lights and Swarovski crystals. It was tailored to her figure. The dress’s panelled styling, says Vauxhall, […]
Free radicals from Starfish: fashion that moves
From top Starfish’s Bounce Boléro runner dress. The Springer frock. Four ways of wearing the Starfish Swirler. Starfish’s summer 2010–11 collection, Free Radical, is inspired by one of New Zealand’s modernist artist Len Lye’s fascination with art that moves, the mystery of motion and the celebration of energy that is life. Lye’s ideologies are […]
Geo Skincare retails its certified organic range
Although the Geo Skincare brand has been around for the last ten years at health and beauty spas, only through popular demand has this exciting range of organic skin care products become available at selected pharmacies in New Zealand. The Geo Skincare treatment range is made up of 22 products, including six designed especially […]
Wen Guo, an architect from San Francisco, drafts building and floor plans with impeccable precision. However, she not only designs buildings, but apparel as well. This unconventional designer symbolizes an innovative new generation—one who thinks outside the box while embracing her environment. Guo’s architectural designs offer a structural product that provides well thought-out functionality. […]
You can tell a lot about a luxury property simply by looking at the amenities laid out in the bathroom. Recently I applied the amenity-test to three properties in Paris: the first, a higher end boutique inn near Trocadero, had l’Occitane products, a solid mid-level retail brand- the interesting and sportif Verveine scent, and good […]
Samantha Hannah launches stylish bag range, using recycled materials
Lucire editor Samantha Hannah’s In the Pond collection of handbags, satchels and wallets for Konev launches this week, using fully recycled and some sustainable material. Samantha’s expertise and continued practice as a stylist and style consultant has resulted in a line that works with all body shapes. The bags are made from soft, high-quality […]
Summer Rayne Oakes promotes Portico in new TVCs
Here’s our editor-at-large, sustainability strategist and author of Style, Naturally, Summer Rayne Oakes, in two advertisements (one English, one French) for Portico. Portico’s products, which include cotton towels, rugs and bedding, are organic and environmentally friendly—the primary reason behind Summer Rayne’s endorsements. It is Summer Rayne’s voice in the English commercial; an actor does […]
Charity: Water launches Unshaken: Haïti
From editor-at-large Summer Rayne Oakes’s blog: Charity: Water’s Unshaken: Haïti programme, launching today (World Water Day) at 10 a.m. GMT. ‘The video they shot is mesmerizing. Scott [Harrison]’s ability to give a face to human destruction, despair and hope is palpable.’ Charity: Water aims to help 11 regions in Haïti build long-term clean water […]
Leonardo DiCaprio highlights TAG Heuer’s climate change efforts
From top Tesla’s Elon Musk, TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and Leonardo DiCaprio. Leonardo DiCaprio and J.-C. Babin with the Grand Carrera Pendulum concept watch. Leonardo DiCaprio, J.-C. Babin and TAG Heuer honorary chairman Jack Heuer. The unique TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio spoke highly of TAG Heuer’s social responsibility in fighting climate […]
First videos: BMW unveils new 5-series Touring
This very attractive estate is the new BMW 5-series Touring, unveiled officially today. It’s more elegant than its predecessor, and has many of the features of the saloon announced last year. There is an optional eight-speed automatic transmission to aid fuel economy, and, depending on the model, brake energy regeneration and an automatic start–stop […]
