Karlie Kloss, Kaia Gerber, Lewis Hamilton invest in W magazine
Tim Walker Dua Lipa, photographed in March 2020 for W. W magazine, formerly at Condé Nast, is now under the ownership of a group of investors led by Karlie Kloss. Variety reported that editor-in-chief Sara Moonves said she had assembled a group of investors under a joint venture called W Media. Other investors […]
Chanel shows Mademoiselle Privé Bouton watch collection
Further applause for Chanel for keeping up a good pace of new releases despite the pandemic—it’s no doubt a mixture of deep pockets and a desire to be one of the few brands vying for consumers’ attention in a world with far less competitive clutter and noise. The latest is its haute horlogerie collection for […]
Yoshikimono part of Tokyo National Museum’s Kimono exhibition
Yoshikimono Artist and musician Yoshiki’s kimono designs will be among those on display at the Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館) for its Kimono exhibition, which runs till August 23. There are 300 pieces in the exhibition, including those worn by Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, spanning a period from the 12th century to today. There are […]
Mellerio shows off latest rings in its bridal jewellery collection
Few jewellers can claim a history that dates back to the early 17th century, but Mellerio, as a specialist in bridal jewellery, can even count Napoléon III among its clientèle, when he presented his fiancée Eugénie de Montijo with a red enamel and diamond fan. The house has shown three new designs, on offer […]
Jack Yan Above: Wellington, New Zealand’s Lambton Quay, normally a main thoroughfare, during that country’s lockdown. Over the last two issues of Lucire KSA, we ran a story each on COVID-19. The first examined how companies fared after previous economic crises, looking at the past for answers. Last month, we examined what companies were doing […]
Facebook’s demise wouldn’t affect us much
Like many other publications, Lucire sends updates to Facebook, Twitter and Mastodon. Occasionally we’ll Instagram an image to a story. However, we’ve had reservations about social media, especially Facebook, for over a decade. In November 2010, we wrote on our Facebook page, ‘We have stopped the automated importing of notes to this Facebook page. […]
Basquiat items at accessible prices
If you’re a fan of Jean-Michel Basquiat, but can’t touch his unique work, here’s a wallet-friendly group of alternatives for you. Lucire’s travel editor, Stanley Moss, has just released a reissue of his privately printed 1980 limited edition The New Wave Cookbook in book form. It’s a chance to get a collectible 33 pp. booklet […]
Twiggy returns as Bonaveri brings back Adel Rootstein mannequins
Lapo Quagli Bonaveri, the specialists in mannequins and bust forms, has launched a new Adel Rootstein collection after acquiring the brand in 2019. The new collection is based around 1960s icon Twiggy, the model who exemplified in many ways the spirit of Swinging London. Traditionally, Adel Rootstein was a forward-looking brand and considered […]
Instagram won’t replace the fashion magazine
Lindsay Adler Above: The cover from Lucire KSA, January 2020, modelled by Camille Hyde with fur by House of Fluff. Photographed by Lindsay Adler Photography, styled by Cannon/the Only Agency, hair by Linh Nguyen, and make-up by Joanne Gair using Danessa Myricks Beauty. A few weeks ago, I got out of the habit of Instagramming. […]
Makeup Museum to open in Manhattan in May
The first-ever Makeup Museum is set to open in New York in May 2020. Never before has there been a physical space for beauty and make-up enthusiasts to delve deeper into the history of the industry and take a look at its ongoing impact on society. The Makeup Museum in Manhattan will open with […]
