Philanthropist and Dilmah Tea founder Merrill J. Fernando passes away at 93
Merrill J. Fernando fought back against colonialism and the exploitation of the Sri Lankan people, building a world-respected firm that gave back to the community, writes Jack Yan […]
Jack Yan looks at the last five Lucire covers and how we went from a more traditional approach to a high-impact photograph with no cover lines at all […]
Estée Lauder to acquire Tom Ford brand outright
Tom Ford International’s intellectual property is now in the hands of the US beauty giant, with Zegna and Marcolin inking long-term licensing deals with the new owner […]
Today’s choice of story is so unlike Lucire’s first full day 25 years ago
Jack Yan explains why we’ve put our print story about Olivia Macklin on to the web today, 25 years after we first went online […]
Stefan Engeseth proposes a swimsuit idea for Gymshark
The creative futurist and author says Gymshark could have a swimwear range with a shark print—and goes further on how the company could promote it, while helping the planet’s ecosystem at the same time […]
A personal tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
Founder and publisher Jack Yan looks at HM Queen Elizabeth II’s significance to him and his family […]
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga releases foundation with 51 shades, and new powder and brush
Headlining the new releases is a vegan, natural foundation available in 51 shades, sampled across 400 shade models […]
Lily James fronts new campaign from Natural Diamond Council
Lily James is the new ambassador for the Natural Diamond Council, débuting in its global advertising campaign, with the tagline ‘To treasure, now and forever.’ The campaign has been filmed in London, where James resides. ‘Women self-purchasing natural diamond jewellery continues to be a dominant growth driver for the sector,’ said David Kellie, CEO […]
Jacinda Ardern at Chatham House: providing greater depth on the Christchurch Call
The Q&A following New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s address at Chatham House on Sunday was arguably more insightful, touching on topics ranging from climate change to the geopolitical order, but it is her thoughts on social media that touch our prior concerns here at Lucire […]
Nike withdraws Run Club app from mainland China
Nike says it will cease to operate its Nike Run Club app in the mainland Chinese market from July 8. The app, which tracked exercise activity and allowed users to compare their figures to their friends’, had over 8 million users in the People’s Republic of China. Nike says it will replace the app with […]
