The talented Kathryn Leah Payne
When Kathryn Leah Payne, Christchurch fashion designer, emailed me a few months ago with pictures of her début collection, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Her 1980s-inspired Jackal and Hide autumn–winter 2010 range is unique, with a twist of sexy sophistication and lots of leather. But it is her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional tailoring […]
WGSN poll says Lady Gaga is biggest fashion influencer
Above Lady Gaga in a 2009 visual for her tour, The Monster Ball. WGSN’s latest poll indicates that Lady Gaga, 23, is the biggest celebrity influence on fashion at the moment, somewhat validating Polaroid’s announcement of using the singer for its relaunch. She leads with a 55 per cent share of the poll, says […]
Oscar de la Renta shows resort collection at Dubai Mall
Oscar de la Renta recently launched its resort 2010 collection at its newly opened boutique in the Dubai Mall, in partnership with Retail Arabia International. The fashion company’s signature skirt suits, caftans and evening gowns dominate the collection, with accessories such as wide alligator belts, patent and snakeskin sandals, and leather Cordia tote bags completing […]
British Fashion Council announces 2009 award winners
The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Christopher Bailey as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award. Ten other leading fashion figures were honoured at the 2009 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, held yesterday evening at the Royal Courts of Justice, London. Hosted by presenter Lauren Laverne, the ceremony […]
København innovates with sustainable fashion
As the first fashion industry partner of the United Nations Environment Programme since 2003, it always delights us to see the next generation of designers focus on sustainable fashion and corporate social responsibility. On December 2, the Danish fashion industry showed its Innovating Sustainable Fashion collections, with Karin Eggert Hansen, a student at the Danish […]
From Hollywood to Sonia Rykiel’s Grand Palais carnival
On the main part of the Lucire site this week are the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M party at the Grand Palais—one which was regarded as the function to attend if you were in Parisian fashion circles. Two thousand guests (including Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Paul Gaultier and Kate Bosworth), a miniature Eiffel Tower, and Lily Cole […]
Electric Mini Es hit UK streets
BMW has announced that 20 prototype Mini E electric cars will be on British roads from next month, as part of a research project. They will be driven by successful online applicants, as part of a six-month leasing programme that begins in December. A second round of applications will be accepted in mid-2010, with Mini […]
Von Avi announces Amelia competition
Wanaka, New Zealand-based fashion accessories’ brand Von Avi, known for its handbags constructed from aircraft aluminium, is giving away an aviation-themed prize pack to coincide with the release of the film Amelia. The pack is valued at NZ$1,200, and comprises the Bar Fly handbag constructed with aircraft aluminium (left), solid rivets and solid brass […]
Twilight’s Christian Serrato appears nude in PETA’s latest campaign
Christian Serratos’s new poster for PETA, one of the long-running ‘I’d rather go naked than wear fur’ series, is well timed to promote the new movie, Twilight: New Moon. The youngest actress to have appeared in one of the advertisements—Serrato is 19—her poster has imagery intended to remind audiences of the vampire flick, right […]
Scarlett smoulders in retro campaign for Dolce & Gabbana
Earlier this year, Dolce & Gabbana broke its first campaign featuring actress Scarlett Johansson. In the latest advertisements for the brand’s l’Eau the One, Johansson is back, shot in black and white with a 1950s’ retro style. Our verdict: it’s great that D&G is celebrating curves over the waif look, and Johansson is a great […]
