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A proper glance at Oscar gowns for Jennifer López, Amanda Seyfried, Hilary Swank

March 8, 2010/12.29

We couldn’t let the day pass without showing you some of the Oscar gowns. These images are courtesy Giorgio Armani, who dressed many of the celebrities at the 82nd Academy Awards last night.    As previewed yesterday in Lucire, Jennifer López’s Giorgio Armani Privé iridescent icy pale pink silk organza evening gown was much talked […]

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Celebrities at the Film Independent Spirit Awards

/9.59

It’s easy to forget that the Oscars were not the only awards for the Hollywood set over the last few days. Last Friday, Film Independent had its 25th Spirit Awards, championing independent film at an awards’ ceremony where the word Avatar was not uttered. (Interestingly, The Hurt Locker was in the running last year.)   […]

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Martin Scorsese to direct Chanel ads, starring Gaspard Ulliel

February 17, 2010/4.16

Martin Scorsese must be in the fashion Zeitgeist. After appearing in news about Giorgio Armani and its support for his film Shutter Island, we have received word that the Academy Award-winning director will direct the broadcast advertising campaign for Chanel’s new men’s fragrance. The campaign will star French actor Gaspard Ulliel.    The campaign breaks […]

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Queensland Art Gallery to present Hats: an Anthology by Stephen Jones

February 16, 2010/4.18

Peter Ashworth/www.ashworth-photos.com Above Milliner Stephen Jones in 2008 (image from the Victoria & Albert Museum). The Queensland Art Gallery will present an exclusive-to-Australia exhibition, Hats: an Anthology by Stephen Jones, a collaboration between the Victoria & Albert Museum and milliner Stephen Jones, from March 27 to June 27, 2010.    The exhibition features over 250 […]

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Adidas gets into the Star Wars mood in Wellington

January 16, 2010/12.53

Adidas kicked off its Star Wars collaboration in Wellington, New Zealand on Friday with a themed party, compèred by DJ Shan.    A selection of the new designs were shown, with a promise of more to come in following weeks. Both limited-edition as well as mass-market items were shown, and classic Adidas Originals track tops […]

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Burberry shows latest Emma Watson ads, photographed by Mario Testino

January 6, 2010/2.04

Last year, we had quite a few stories on Burberry, including news of actress Emma Watson at its London Fashion Week party.    The actress is clearly in the Zeitgeist these days: Watson, now the face of the brand, has débuted her second series of advertisements for the British label.    She’s also particularly recognizable, […]

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Why Peter Jackson deserves a knighthood

December 30, 2009/23.22

When Lucire first broke news yesterday about Peter Jackson’s knighthood in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours’ List—and before anyone in the country did, I might add—I was particularly delighted.    Peter Jackson deserves a knighthood not just because he makes marvellous films. Peter Jackson deserves a knighthood because he continues to believe in New Zealand […]

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Filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive a knighthood

/8.55

Filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive a knighthood in HM the Queen’s New Year Honours’ List in New Zealand, according to sources.    While administered by the Herald-at-Arms in New Zealand, the honours have the sanction of HM Queen Elizabeth II.    Jackson may style himself Sir Peter Jackson if he chooses.    Jackson is best […]

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Victoria & Albert Museum to host Grace Kelly exhibition

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Above Grace Kelly in a publicity shot for Rear Window. The Victoria & Albert Museum will showcase Grace Kelly’s wardrobe with over 50 of her outfits on show, including hats and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Grace Kelly: Style Icon runs from April 17 to September 26 in room 40 of the Museum.    Her […]

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