When it comes to fashion, simplicity does not have to be boring, and quality goods usually need no special introduction. So, when southern California-based fashion designer Mary Jo Matsumoto’s handbag collection completely sold out, it was no surprise that it caught the eye of a diverse range of women—from the trendy fashionista to the savvy […]
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Lucire’s on Ipad and Android; plus a round-up of some of our latest features
As officially announced in time for our 15th anniversary, Lucire is now available on the Ipad (and Iphone and Ipod Touch) as well as Android. You can check out the Ipad app here, available via Magzter at the Apple App Store, while Google Play has our Android app. There is a charge of US$6·99 per […]
Halle Berry, Katherine Heigl, Felicity Huffman, Queen Latifah and Jessica Biel were honoured for their charitable work at Variety’s Power of Women ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday. Berry, wearing a little black dress by Roland Mouret, was honoured for her work at the Jenesse Center, the oldest domestic violence intervention programme […]
Video: 2012 Emmy gowns, with Heidi Klum, Nicole Kidman, Claire Danes, and Sofía Vergara most glam
Jeff Kravitz Above Morena Baccarin in Basil Soda. Who had the best dresses at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards? Ones rated most highly by ITN were Nicole Kidman in her Antonio Berardi spring–summer 2013, fresh off the catwalks; Tina Fey in Vivienne Westwood; Claire Danes in Jeanne Lanvin, showing that one can accommodate a […]
Michael Kuluva’s Tumbler & Tipsy débuts Tuesday at New York Fashion Week
Changing the world of fashion one sequin at a time, Los Angeles-based designer Michael Kuluva is making his way to New York Fashion Week for his début this September. His fashion brand, Tumbler & Tipsy, carries its iconic pop look with a colourful sequin style that makes all fashionistas dazzle in a glamorous nightlife and […]
New York Fashion Week spring–summer 2013, day one: retrofuturism and celebrity style
Don’t forget our live streaming player here—watch the spring–summer 2013 shows as they happen Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Mike Coppola/Getty Images Top and centre row BCBG Max Azria, spring–summer 2013. Above Tadashi Shoji. For those who missed Lucire’s live streams from New York Fashion Week, we have video highlights from day one—as well as a comprehensive […]
Lucire updates: from new cars to Wonderland, not to mention our downloadable issue
There’s been plenty on the main part of the Lucire website that readers may have missed over the last month. In the ‘Living’ section, publisher Jack Yan has tested the BMW X3 Xdrive20d and, perhaps more down to earth for the majority of our readers, the Renault Mégane 2·0 CVT—well timed as New Zealand readers […]
Kristin Cavallari launches capsule shoe collection; Björn Borg hits China; Mishka hits New Zealand
Kristin Cavallari has lent her name to a capsule collection for Chinese Laundry, featuring pumps, platforms, booties and flats, hitting retailers in December. The actress has designed the Chinese Laundry by Kristin Cavallari collection herself, according to the company, with colours including pink, green, paisley, purple, black and Kristin’s “new nude.” Cavallari has […]
David Beckham shows off his latest pics for his H&M Bodywear range
Alasdair McLellan for H&M We first reported on the David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M last year, and the UK launch earlier this year. Now, the celebrity footballer is gearing up for the second underwear and fashion promotion for the Swedish retailer. New black-and-white photographs by Alasdair McLellan, shot in Los Angeles, have been […]
If you grew up in the ’80s, were female and discovered you liked ’70s progressive rock act Yes, chances are it was because of Trevor Rabin, the virtuoso guitar player who suddenly made it cool for everybody outside the band’s original white male audience to attend the shows and play the songs and their videos […]