Jack Yan explains why we’ve put our print story about Olivia Macklin on to the web today, 25 years after we first went online […]
Today’s choice of story is so unlike Lucire’s first full day 25 years ago
October 21, 2022/11.21
Category: New Zealand
New from New Zealand: releases from Marzena, Nevé, and Nick Von K
October 12, 2022/23.01
Marzena releases a post-wax body oil, Nevé has an impressive range of candles, sprays and wood wicks, while Nick Von K explores diamond and pounamu […]
Publisher’s diary: Feedspot’s top 50, computers in cars, and a new mayor
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Founder and publisher Jack Yan with a summary of recent events, beginning with Lucire’s surprise appearance on a top-50 fashion magazines’ list […]
Ethique’s Brianne West is Barbie’s 2022 official role model for New Zealand
October 11, 2022/0.13
To celebrate International Day of the Girl, Mattel’s Barbie has announced that Ethique founder and CEO Brianne West is its official role model for New Zealand for 2022. West joins other role models abroad, including US TV producer Shonda Rhimes, as part of Barbie Role Models’ Inspiring Founders theme. Each one has a unique […]
Tutus on Tour brings ballet without fuss
October 7, 2022/12.55
This year’s Tutus on Tour is akin to the Unplugged albums of the 1990s: you get to experience the Royal New Zealand Ballet in a more raw form, writes Jack Yan […]
Shanina Shaik models Ksubi × P.E Nation limited-edition collection
October 6, 2022/0.00
Ksubi and P.E Nation have collaborated on a limited-edition denim collection for women, dropping today (October 6), modelled by Shanina Shaik and photographed in Sydney. The collection comprises 16 pieces and combines both brands’ æsthetics, blending feminine style with a streetwear sensibility. Details include Ksubi’s signature 4 × 4 embroidered crosses and P.E Nation’s […]
In brief: Skin Proud’s new releases; Mahu Skin and Nutrakawa tap into traditional knowledge
October 3, 2022/2.57
New entries to the Skin Proud range include its Detox Tonic, an exfoliating toner with AHAs enriched with apple extract, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and alœ vera. It’s refreshing and gentle on the skin. It’s complemented by Skin Proud’s Unplug, a white clay mask with sebum-absorbing white clay, amino acid, a free radical-fighting active and […]
Jacinda Ardern makes surprise appearance at World of Wearable Art Awards 2022
September 30, 2022/9.45
Hawke’s Bay designer takes out top honours for the second time—’We are in awe of the designer’s resourcefulness’ say judges—but the prime minister’s appearance was the surprise of the evening, writes Sopheak Seng with Lucire staff […]
Reviving some of our 1998–9 articles
September 13, 2022/0.14
In the 1990s, storage space for websites was limited, and expensive. It was the norm for us, before the turn of the century (and occasionally afterwards) to remove articles to prioritize ones that were more popular or current. With one of our 25th anniversary articles being prepared for print, we dug out a handful of […]
A personal tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 2022/6.48
Founder and publisher Jack Yan looks at HM Queen Elizabeth II’s significance to him and his family […]
