Water crystals inspire Dogstar collection
It’s not every day you see photography of this calibre in a catalogue. The label is Dogstar, the work of Masayo Yasuki and her team. What’s fascinating with the Laika range—named for the first mammal in space—is the collaboration with visual artist Paolo Milani, inspired by the work of Dr Masaru Emoto. Even […]
Paris and Nicky Hilton, Kate Walsh, Cat Deeley and others on Jimmy Choo for H&M
WireImage Yes, that is Paris Hilton (left)—who, along with her sister, Nicky, and many other Hollywood celebrities, attended a star-studded bash high above the Sunset Strip in Hollywood on Monday, to launch the Jimmy Choo for H&M range. Previewed in June in Lucire, and again a few weeks ago when the range neared its […]
British jewellery for the Christmas season
Miss Milly is a new jewellery boutique that has recently opened online, with some bargains for the shopping season. The Merina necklace shown above retails for under £13. The husband-and-wife team behind the website is based in Worcester. Clogau Gold, meanwhile, has introduced its 12 Christmas-themed charms, hand-crafted using solid sterling silver and 9 […]
Pedro Kirilos/Getty Images If you’re relying on ‘Insider’ and our RSS feed, our latest scoop at the main part of the Lucire site is photographs from Oi Fashion Rocks Brasil, where Diddy rapped for Versace. We know Mariah Carey sang during another collection that evening, but in our view, Diddy was unbeatable on Saturday in […]
Marking its 15th anniversary at Toronto Fashion Week, Montréal’s Rudsak showed why it has been a long-standing fixture on the Canadian fashion scene with its fittingly titled On the Roll collection for spring 2010. Designer Evik Asatoorian’s offering was generous and comprehensive, providing full outfitting of both a women’s and men’s line, the latter especially […]
Online today: Jimmy Choo for H&M, travelling in Navarra
The 22nd was quite a heavy news day, so our story on the Jimmy Choo for H&M range was put back on the main part of the site. It’s online now, for those who want to see the first fruits of the labours between the famed shoe brand and one of the biggest fashion retailers […]
Pick of the week: Stolen Girlfriends’ Club
For me this was easily one of the best shows of Air New Zealand Fashion Week. Stolen Girlfriends’ Club’s autumn–winter 2010 collection is clever and original. How to make the Pocahontas look cool! There was so much to fall in love with. Some of my hits: the heavy cable knits, cropped vests layered over […]
Barbie by David Dixon thinks pink for spring 2010
Whatever your feelings may be towards Barbie, the iconic doll’s influence as a vehicle of style is most undeniable. Fifty years after her début, Canada’s David Dixon keeps her on the minds of Toronto Fashion Week-goers with his spring 2010 Barbie by David Dixon collection. This latest installation in Dixon’s Barbie collections (his label […]
Trollbeads shows latest collection
Trollbeads says it is the original brand of charm bracelet, and the København-based company, now retailing in Australia, has revealed its latest collection. The collection has over 500 interchangeable charms, created by Danish craftsmen using materials including 18 ct gold, sterling silver, Murano glass, natural pearls, precious stones and Swarovski crystals. You may also […]
Chic runs from Petone to Paris
Douglas Rimington On the main part of the Lucire site today is a special travel promotion on Petone, a place which really surprised us. The historical area on Jackson Street is full of surprises, and for Wellingtonians who hold on to decades’ old views about what Petone is like, cast aside your notions. Jackson Street, […]
