Swiminista releases resort ’22 collection in collaboration with Christian Lacroix
Get ready for “summerista” as Swiminista, the luxury, eco-conscious brand founded by Andrea Bernholz, releases an all-new swim and resort wear collection, Enchanted Garden, in collaborative partnership with the house of Christian Lacroix. Featuring 13 new alluring pieces sure to turn heads everywhere, the exciting collection introduces a fresh infusion of colours and iconic […]
Homme & Femme launches Kentucky Derby collection, celebrating the event’s black American legacy
Michael Greenburg Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Homme & Femme has launched a capsule collection in collaboration with Churchill Downs, celebrating the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Collection, launched to commemorate the 148th Run for the Roses and celebrating its black American legacy, comprises letterman jackets, workout blazers, T-shirts and trucker hats, featuring imagery of […]
Secret Room Events raises funds for Ukraine refugees in its annual tribute to Oscar nominees
Above, from top: Chris Kattan and Maria Libri-Sigle with Rita Branch. Daniele Lawson, nominated for King Richard. Layla Crawford, nominated for King Richard. Grammy nominees for album of the year, Autumn Row and Kizzo. It may seem counter-intuitive to stage a pre-Academy Awards celebration (or any kind of party) as war rages halfway around […]
Elton John Aids Foundation Oscars party co-hosted by Lady Gaga raises US$8·6 million
Jamie McCarthy, Michael Kovac, Amy Sussman We could run another article on that incident at the Oscars, but we prefer to do something more positive: talk about the 30th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, which raised US$8·6 million to help end the Aids epidemic. On Sunday at West Hollywood Park, […]
Publisher’s picks: a selection of our favourite Lucire print covers
With our 25th anniversary, I’ve been wanting to look back through some of our shoots. Originally I had the idea of looking back at our favourite photographers, but that proved impossible, as there are so many styles and approaches that we can’t fairly rank one above another. In the overwhelming majority of cases, we’ve loved […]
Skinn’s Lab Insider début eye kit brings spa insight into daily skin care
In 2022, you know a small company is making a big splash when its citrusy-floral, hyaluronic acid-enriched hand sanitizer can be seen all over town everywhere, from beauty salons and day spas, to trendy restaurants and public school classrooms. However, Los Angeles-based spa skin care and cosmetics brand Skinn, its manufacturer, is setting its sights […]
Emma Chamberlain stars in Pacsun’s virtually led spring–summer ’22 campaign
Youth fashion brand Pacsun’s spring–summer 2022 campaign, featuring vlogger and influencer Emma Chamberlain, is one that’s tailored for the medium which made the 20-year-old famous. Chamberlain had worked with Pacsun before, and her 11·3 million subscribers on YouTube, as well as followers on other platforms, make for an appealing audience. The new campaign features […]
Technically, a big change behind the scenes
You may be wondering why there have been few updates from Lucire over the past week. It’s not because we’re observing the lunar New Year holiday, but because during January, we were hacked by two parties. One we traced to Los Angeles, California, but the other’s IP address wasn’t as clear. We had planned […]
A step in the right direction: luxury shoe designer Daniela Uribe embraces inclusivity
Above, from top: The Be Yourself pump, in silver, US$750. Empower Sandal with multi-colour scheme and pink base, US$875. The Love Yourself pump in red and pink, US$695. Together We Can sneaker in black and white, US$755. Unity sling in black and silver, US$695. Daniela Uribe, the Latin-founded and Italian-made footwear brand, launched their […]
House of Sillage releases limited-edition Ruby Reign fragrance for Valentine’s Day
House of Sillage has released a limited-edition Ruby Reign fragrance for Valentine’s Day 2022, available exclusively at its website, www.houseofsillage.com. ‘All ingredients were specially sourced from around the world and provide a unique essence,’ said House of Sillage CEO and founder Nicole Mather. The fragrance features the 18 ct yellow gold Siberian tiger cap […]
