Lucire TV: Mini John Cooper Works tested
Yes, we know the title card needs a bit of tweaking, but Steve, our video editor–producer, is stuck in jury duty. But do enjoy our Mini John Cooper Works road test—you can catch the same in the next print edition and online here later today. Our photographs for the article, by Tanya Sooksombatisatian, were wonderful—we’ve […]
Dunedin-based Silkbody is on a high, after securing a retail presence in Germany. Now, it has announced its ecommerce site, where New Zealand customers can get free shipping, and everyone can get information on end-of-line discounts and special prices online. The site also includes a wish list and zoom on garment images. You may also […]
Annah Stretton receives Veuve Clicquot award for New Zealand
Designer, publisher and magazine editor Annah Stretton has received the Veuve Clicquot Award for New Zealand for her entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The Award is given to women business achievers who exemplify the qualities of Mme Clicquot. ‘Apart from her own personal quest for success, Annah’s significant commitment to philanthropic causes made her stand out. […]
We rather like this top from Levi’s autumn–winter 2009 Classic range for the southern hemisphere. Black and white are up to the minute for the winter season, and the Levi’s range has gone away from prints, which is what we forecast. The women’s stripe Henley goes for NZ$59·90. You may also like Specsavers shows modern […]
Pre-ID: a chat to Aliana McDaniel
Bronwyn Williams talks to Aliana McDaniel at the Ali McD agency as we lead up to the Emerging Designers’ Awards tonight and ID Dunedin tomorrow night. On the make-up Our trainee make-up team is doing the faces for both the Emerging Designers and the ID show. The Emerging Designers show has one look: it is […]
Our good friend Turet Knüfermann has specials that we sometimes get wind of before the public. Here’s one at her TKstores in Auckland, New Zealand (50 Brown Street, Ponsonby; 18 High Street, Auckland) with 50 per cent off all womenswear (excluding footwear). The specials go from March 19 to 21, with new stock the following […]
I’m off to watch a designer emerge
My bags are packed and I’m on my last sleep before I board a plane tomorrow bound for Dunedin, to cover the ID Emerging Designers’ Awards. Pictures and stories will ensue … See you in the deep south!—Bronwyn Williams You may also like Pre-ID: a chat to Aliana McDaniel Chic runs from Petone to Paris […]
New Clothes for the New Year, championing New Zealand fashion
Here is a pic of myself (wearing Mister) and Dominion Post fashion editor Carolyn Enting (in Voon) co-MCing the Asian Events’ Trust’s New Clothes for the New Year show last month in Wellington, New Zealand. Linda Lim, who chairs the Trust, sent me the pic last week—thanks, Linda! Both Carolyn and I loved the clothes […]
We wish the world revolved around Italy
Lucire has a distinct Italian flavour at the moment, thanks in part to photographer Thomaz and his Milano shots from two fashion week shows so far: Byblos and Frankie Morello. Of the two, Morello is more newsworthy in its three-dimensional, origami quality; Byblos is more subtle, using silks and cashmere in showing off a structured, […]
Rebecca Taylor, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10
We might be a little biased when we say that Kiwi-born Rebecca Taylor is a favourite of ours—but then, we at Lucire have followed her since her first Gen Art show over a decade ago. How time flies. You may also like J. Mendel, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 Mackage, NYFW fall–winter 2009–10 Brian Reyes, NYFW fall–winter […]
