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Maria Sharapova, Sony Ericsson reveal student designs at Liberty

June 19, 2009/13.42

Maria Sharapova, as part of her role as Sony Ericsson brand ambassador, unveiled London College of Fashion student designs in the window of design store Liberty in London. The designs were part of a collaboration between Sony Ericsson and the School of Fashion Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, exploring the link between […]

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Views from Ascot

/10.20

For Lucire readers, the Royal Ascot is perhaps better known for the fashion than the racing. This year, we have some footage from the event, including interviews with Amanda Holden, Ronnie Corbett and Eddie Jordan. Amanda Holden describes what she’s wearing. Hello’s Judy Wade, who covers the Royal beat, discusses the Ascot tradition. Ronnie Corbett […]

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Rolls-Royce Ghost promises impeccable dynamics

June 11, 2009/8.58

A “small” Rolls-Royce, the Ghost, will join the über-luxury Phantom model later this year. Rolls-Royce Motors says the new model, which takes its name from the Silver Ghost of the early twentieth century, will have exceptional ride and handling. ‘The car’s state-of-the-art chassis uses a four-corner air suspension system and multi-link aluminium front and rear […]

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Mini United celebrates 50 years of an icon

May 27, 2009/14.07

Last weekend, 25,000 enthusiasts from over 40 countries attended the Mini United Festival at Silverstone to celebrate the 50th anniversary of an automotive icon. It’s hard to believe that the Mini celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having cemented itself as one of the 20th century’s most significant cars and a style icon in its […]

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Dundee grad scores first sale to Erin O’Connor

/12.49

University of Dundee graduate Hayley Scanlan, 25, made the perfect start to her career as a textile designer by making her first sale to model Erin O’Connor.    O’Connor, who also chairs the British Fashion Council, was in Dundee to open the Dundee Degree Show 2009 at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design […]

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10 Years Younger goes live at Earl’s Court in July

May 15, 2009/11.20

Myleene Klass will open a live version of 10 Years Younger at Earl’s Court 2 between July 3 and 5.    Some of the TV show’s experts—Klass, Andrew Barton, Lisa Shepherd, Dr Uchenna Okoye and Jan Stanek—will be on hand to re-create the experience with those attending, with live demonstrations and makeovers.    Those interested […]

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Mini celebrates 50th with unique model dedicated to George Harrison

/11.05

Mini celebrates its 50th birthday this weekend at Silverstone, England. It has come up with a fresh interpretation of George Harrison’s extravagant original Mini to coincide with the event, using the latest R55 model as its base.    The one-off model will be presented to Harrison’s widow, Olivia, at the Mini United event. She will […]

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Breast Cancer Campaign chosen as charity for the Glam Show

May 1, 2009/11.53

The Glam Show in association with Nicky Hambleton-Jones is pleased to announce that Breast Cancer Campaign will join the show as the 2009 beneficiary charity. The inaugural show taking place at Earl’s Court in London on October 31–November 1, will showcase the best in women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle.    Over the past 12 years, […]

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Push arrives in New Zealand

April 30, 2009/1.05

Peering down intently to the subtly lit stage, my eyes transfixed, my back upright and tilted forward so not to miss a moment of the serene beauty and grace of French ballerina Sylvie Guillem gliding fluidly across the stage with such effortlessness. The air still, I am hypnotized by the meditative atmosphere created by the Spanish guitar music and I […]

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Ashes to Ashes is back

April 2, 2009/9.15

Further to our earlier post about the second series of Ashes to Ashes, here’s the trailer, released yesterday.    The 1980s, or at least this fictional version of it, doesn’t look much like where we are at, with its bright colours—we are trying to shed ourselves of 1970s’ dreariness. Though the autumn 2009 collections indicate […]

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