Photographer James Price releases autism awareness calendar
James Price’s Sexy Backs for Autism Awareness fund-raiser has international fans. When I was in Paris during couture week, one of the first things my good friend David Patin asked was about James’s idea. And now, it seems, a calendar will be released to raise further funds. James explains, ‘The concept for “Sexy Backs” […]
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 […]
Linde Werdelin shows its Oktopus Tattoo model
Watchmaker Linde Werdelin has shown its Oktopus Tattoo model. The name is not a fancy marketing moniker, but something more literal: the new model, unveiled this week at BaselWorld 2010, features an octopus design by Danish tattoo artist Henning Jensen. The steel case features the engraving. The 18 facets had to be treated separately, […]
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 […]
A proper glance at Oscar gowns for Jennifer López, Amanda Seyfried, Hilary Swank
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 […]
Thierry Mugler launches Womanity.com online community
Thierry Mugler today announces a new website, Womanity.com, which aims to connect women in an interactive platform. The idea behind Womanity.com is to spark creative exchange between women, says the company, ‘where members can share knowledge, trade experiences, express their creativity, and—above all—have fun.’ Members are invited to share video, photography, and writings with […]
Celebrities at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
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.) […]
Giorgio Armani previews Jennifer López’s Oscar gown
Giorgio Armani has shown a drawing of the dress it has supplied for Jennifer López at the 82nd Academy Awards tonight. Lopez will present wearing a Giorgio Armani Privé iridescent icy pale pink silk organza evening gown, says the label. ‘The dress features high-tech, futuristic fabric with a revealing front slit and a crescent-shaped […]
The venue is filled with only standing room. The lights are dim and a mystical tune fills the air. While the crowd glares at the stage, a slender silhouette appears in the background. As the light shines more brightly, the crowd is progressively enchanted by a sleek, dark-haired model with an unusual grin. Her movements […]
Porsche reveals 918 Spyder concept as environmental response
Normally, we don’t profile concept cars in Lucire: cars that appear at shows but are not available to the public. They usually demonstrate the company’s advanced thinking, but they tend not to be things we can buy for some years. However, we’ll make an exception for the Porsche 918 Spyder concept shown at the […]
