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More from IAA, the Frankfurt Motor Show

September 19, 2009/12.25

The Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) saw numerous débutantes from the car companies, trying to look positive in one of the toughest years ever. Below are videos from BMW, where Dr Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board of management, is joined by German chancellor Dr Angela Merkel; and from Renault, where boss Carlos Ghosn gives insights, […]

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Saben prepares a second summer series

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Saben, first profiled in Lucire in 2001, will launch a second series of limited-edition bags for the summer, hitting stores in November 2009. The themes are glo mesh and leopard print, and for some reason, despite our feeling that black can be a bit dull this season, they work with this shade. We love the […]

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Doloris Petuna jewellery now on sale in the UK

September 15, 2009/11.34

Courtney Prince’s Doloris Petunia jewellery is now available in the UK at the Hannah Zakari boutique. From New York, Prince’s range was named after her dog, and takes its inspiration from her 96-year-old grandmother, mixing the old with the new.    Hannah Zakari’s Rachael Lamb has the same tastes we do when she identifies the […]

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Bex earns her stripes

September 11, 2009/6.02

New in stores this autumn, Rebecca Manners has created a collection called Safari Stripes for Made. These have been created by Fair Trade artisans in Kenya, with prices beginning at £50 for the brass rings’ cuff. You may also like Miksani introduces Carbon Neutral fashion range HRH the Duchess of Sussex a surprise presenter at […]

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CocoonU might have the finest cashmere scarves this winter

September 9, 2009/10.43

Don’t they look sumptuous? Better yet, these 100 per cent cashmere scarves from CocoonU are organically and ethically sourced, with yarn from outer Mongolia. There, because of the colder climates, a higher-quality, lighter yarn is sourced, and the company claims it helps supports the lifestyles of the nomadic herders in outer Mongolia. It also points […]

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BBC joins interest in fashion with new drama, Material Girl

September 6, 2009/2.25

There is a growing interest in the fashion trade again—we’ve had to put up with The September Issue; the US is about to air The Beautiful Life with Elle Macpherson and Mischa Barton; and the BBC has now shown a clip of its new drama, Material Girl.    The broadcaster says the series is ‘a […]

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Tomorrow, blogs might even drive print magazines

September 5, 2009/12.04

The ‘Insider’ section has now been facelifted for the first time, bringing it in line with the new pages on the Lucire website. It has also dawned on us that this blog celebrates its second anniversary.    Lucire was a late convert to blogging, even though I had been blogging away—on a very irregular basis—since […]

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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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