Levi’s, H&M announce ban on sand-blasting
Two of the best known fashion brands in the world have announced they will implement a ban on sand-blasting on all their future product lines. Hennes & Mauritz AB and Levi Strauss & Co. say they want to eliminate sand-blasting as an industry practice. Sand-blasting creates a worn look for denim and other […]
UK firm creates Naomi Campbell blood diamond game
For most of the trial of the dictator Charles Taylor, who is facing war crimes’ charges in Den Haag, we decided not to cover supermodel Naomi Campbell’s bit-part in the case. The main reason was that it trivialized the Taylor case. The man is accused of serious crimes against humanity, including murder, the use […]
Le Faire brings more stylish fashion to online buyers in New Zealand
Above Luela and Evil Twin are two of the labels stocked at new online shopping destination, Le Faire, the brainchild of Pauline So. We’ve known Pauline So for some time and were delighted to hear that she’s behind a new venture, the Le Faire online store. ‘I love shopping online, and found it a […]
Dispatches: Rupert Sanderson, Sylvie van der Vaart and Ria van Dyke
For those getting their updates via RSS, Australian-based writer Cassandra Murnieks has interviewed British shoe designer Rupert Sanderson. Her excellent story appears in the online edition as a feature this week here. If you missed it earlier, Sopheak Seng’s Kowtow spring–summer 2010–11 review is also in the main part of the Lucire site. (There is […]
The Thread Loop raises funds to support marginalized women and children
New Zealand’s first online eco-fashion retailer, the Thread Loop, has partnered with GVN Foundation’s annual fund-raiser, Eat So They Can (ESTC), to raise funds to support marginalized women and children in Africa, Asia and South America. The Thread Loop will donate 10 per cent of its profits from every sale between now and October 17, […]
Kiwi entrepreneurs launch Snapr to share mobile photos
[Cross-posted] My friend Edward Talbot (son of fashion designer Helen Talbot), and his friend and business partner Rowan Wernham, launched their Snapr (sna.pr) service today. It’s the ideal way to share geotagged photographs in the 2010s, and I expect these guys to do some great things as Snapr takes off. Snapr was the only […]
Luxottica reveals new OPSM concept store in Melbourne
Luxottica Group SpA launched a global retail concept store in Melbourne on Tuesday. The first OPSM eye hub store marks the debut of a retail outlet where every customer dictates and personalizes their own shopping experience. Designed by E2, who were behind the Millennium Dome, the revolutionary store concept has been designed to place […]
International chefs head to Sri Lanka for Teamaker adventure
Some years ago, when Lucire interviewed Twinings boss Stephen Twining, we learned that there were distinct teas to accompany different meals of the day. That gastronomic culture is shared by one of his competitors, and arguably Sri Lanka’s most famous brand, Dilmah—which takes the idea of tea and great food a step further. Yesterday, […]
Doris de Pont and Phil Price join Montana World of Wearable Art judges
Acclaimed fashion designer Doris de Pont, and Christchurch sculptor Phil Price, whose Zephyrometer and Protoplasm kinetic artworks are Wellington landmarks, are joining Suzie Moncrieff on the Montana World of Wearable Arts’ judging panel. They have already completed the first round of judging. For the finals in September, US-based New Zealand expat Mark d’Arcy is […]
Revlon to partner on Britain’s Next Top Model as Elle Macpherson hosts
Regan Cameron Revlon has announced that it will be the official make-up partner of the next series of Britain’s Next Top Model, starting July. Supermodel Elle Macpherson, currently a spokeswoman for the brand, will host, judge and executive-produce the show. Revlon says it saw the opportunity to tie in with Macpherson. ‘I’m excited […]
