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Iberian inspiration at Berlei

August 31, 2009/8.38

It seems quite a few people are tapping into an Iberian inspiration. Berlei’s spring–summer collection has ranges called Bolero, Flamenco and Paso Doble, at prices beginning at NZ$29·99 for the Flamenco G-string. For stockists, call (0800) 800-390 within New Zealand. You may also like From floppy-disk bags to fuller-figure bras Honor Dillon showcases Jockey range […]

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Lucire experiments with a new look online

August 30, 2009/10.02

We’re currently experimenting with a new look at Lucire, our first facelift in three years.    In the world of the Web, three years without a change is a long time. And if you like what we’ve done, we’ll roll it out more widely across the site.    Hop on over to the first article […]

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Cybèle launches promotional film for spring–summer 2009–10

August 28, 2009/16.58

While the idea of a designer creating a promotional film for her collection is not unprecedented, Cybèle might be breaking new ground in New Zealand with Serpentine for her spring–summer 2009–10 line.    The film is being launched online, helping the label reach its international customers, such as those in Japan.    Designer Cybèle Wiren […]

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Miksani introduces Carbon Neutral fashion range

August 27, 2009/16.25

We’ve heard of many labels using the eco-fashion tag—after all, Lucire was the first fashion magazine to bring sustainable style into the mainstream, from 2003. Miksani, meanwhile, has gone one further with a Carbon Neutral clothing range for spring–summer 2010, launching at the Pure London Fashion Show.    Miksani says its products have a minimal […]

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BMW releases luxury hybrid

August 13, 2009/1.30

While Lexus has had a large, luxury car with a hybrid powertrain out for a while, BMW has caught up with its new 7-series. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology features a synchronous electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and the power electronics required for the high-voltage on-board network. There’s still a turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, producing […]

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Miami Swim 2010, day 4

July 21, 2009/10.26

The final day of the Miami Swim 2010 shows featured Vitamin A, Luli Fama and V del Sol (whose after-party, the last event of the week, went into the small hours). Lucire TV does not have the Cia Marítima show video, which took place at 8 p.m., but scroll down for a highlight reel of […]

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Miami Swim 2010, day 3

July 20, 2009/6.03

Saturday’s Miami Swim 2010 shows featured one label from the antipodes: White Sands Australia, from Queensland. Already known in Australia for its colourful, stylish swimwear, the Aussie label joined others showing at IMG’s Miami collections. Poko Pano, from Brazil, was another international label showing a southern hemisphere take on 2010’s designs. Mara Hoffman Ed Hardy […]

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L*Space closes Friday’s Miami Swim shows

July 19, 2009/23.57

We finally have the remaining show from last Friday’s Miami Swim collections: L*Space by Monica Wise. The second video is a summary of the Friday shows. You may also like Miami Swim 2010, day 4 Miami Swim 2010, day 3 Miami Swim 2010, day 2 Bohème Boutiques kicks off Miami Swim 2010 Miami Swim 2010, […]

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Miami Swim 2010, day 2

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The second day of IMG’s Miami Swim shows saw the 2010 swimwear collections from Ank, True Religion, Red Carter and Aqua di Lara. Lucire TV, presently, does not have videos from the other two shows of the day, Crystal Jin and L*Space by Monica Wise. Ank True Religion Red Carter Aqua di Lara You may […]

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Miami Swim 2010, day 1

July 18, 2009/11.44

The first day of shows (Thursday, July 16) at Miami Swim saw the Tibi, Caffé and Marysia labels present their 2010 collections. We present the videos, plus a summary of the day’s shows in a fourth clip. Tibi Caffé Marysia Day 1 summary You may also like Bohème Boutiques kicks off Miami Swim 2010 Miami […]

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