Cybèle launches promotional film for spring–summer 2009–10
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 […]
Miksani introduces Carbon Neutral fashion range
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 […]
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 […]
Robinson Designer Goldsmith reveals first of its Diamond Tattoo collection
Ken Robinson at Robinson Designer Goldsmith (Takapuna, New Zealand) gave Lucire a sneak peek at the first of his company’s exclusive Diamond Tattoo collection earlier this week. Robinson explains, ‘The platinum skull is pavé set with 2·4 ct of collection-grade diamonds. The 18 ct rose and yellow gold swallow is set with orange and yellow […]
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 […]
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 […]
L*Space closes Friday’s Miami Swim shows
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, […]
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 […]
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 Miami Swim 2010, day 4 Bohème Boutiques kicks […]
Cheryl Cole: latest celebrity linked to Cowell–Green venture
The company being created by Simon Cowell and Sir Philip Green, which the UK media have been reporting as involving supermodel Kate Moss, has tapped another name to get it headlines: English singer and The X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. Cole, who came to fame through the pop group Girls Aloud, and who now […]
