Gill Saunders wins 2023 World of Wearable Art Supreme Award with Earthling
The 2023 World of Wearable Art Show, Beyond, demonstrates that the new ownership is keen to build on the event’s triumphs, continuing to capture the Zeitgeist with winners from around the world […]
Skin Proud Sorbet Skin hydrates and revitalizes for under NZ$30
A gel sorbet-like formula from Skin Proud shows once again a skin care product can be effective and value-for-money […]
Bronwyn opens pop-up store on Auckland’s Ponsonby Road
Bronwyn brings the brand’s ethically made shoes to a wider audience in Auckland, New Zealand, with a pop-up shop open until February […]
Valmont sponsors bee preservation projects with its Essence of Bees range; Dyson takes its Supersonic hairdryer and modifies it to be more affordable; and Living Nature takes a leaf from Asian medicines for its new eye cream […]
Forget “AI”: our latest fashion feature is thanks to human dialogue on Mastodon
Fashionsocial.host, a Mastodon server, is responsible for the latest fashion feature on the Lucire website—delivering far more real conversation than Facebook and Twitter did in all the years we were on them, writes Jack Yan […]
Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Lightscapes shows the power of dance
Inventive and innovative, Lightscapes expands the possibilities of ballet, with raw, energetic emotion, writes Jack Yan […]
Essano adds hand and body washes to Home line
From an energizing Blood Orange, to a fresh Sweet Pea, and a fruity French Pear, Essano’s new hand and body washes are premium products at supermarket prices […]
Philanthropist and Dilmah Tea founder Merrill J. Fernando passes away at 93
Merrill J. Fernando fought back against colonialism and the exploitation of the Sri Lankan people, building a world-respected firm that gave back to the community, writes Jack Yan […]
In brief: Hublot kicks off FIFA Women’s World Cup; Popilush releases denim shapewear
Hublot continues its support of women’s sport as the official timekeeper, while Chinese brand Popilush releases its denim-themed apparel […]
In brief: Versace’s second We Love Diamonds capsule; Specsavers collaborates with Mimco
We preview two collections, one launching in August, the other in October […]
