Royal New Zealand Ballet débuts 12 works digitally on May 12
Ross Brown Header image: Noelani Pantastico in Seattle Dance Collective’s Alice (photographed by Bruno Roque). Above: I Deeply Know, filmed in Heather Straka’s Isolation Hotel, with Saul Newport and Caulum Gray in the top photo, and Saul Newport in the second. With COVID-19 still very much with us, the Royal New Zealand Ballet débuts […]
Shein’s rise helped by those unaware of allegations of copying and lack of transparency
Despite pushing slow fashion and environmental sustainability in our pages, in a quest to inform consumers on how to be more conscious of their purchasing, it’s disappointing to note that the fastest-growing app in the US is the antithesis of that: Shein has been downloaded more than Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter, according to one publication. […]
Letter from a deck chair, summer 2022
Don’t even try to explain what sort of vacation folks will choose after being cooped up for two years. It defies prediction. A well heeled couple we know could have done anything from trekking in Bhutan to luxury glamping in Patagonia, yet what did they opt for as their first foray into post-pandemic luxury-world? A […]
Why there are no more updates on Lucire’s Facebook page
For those of you who follow us on Facebook, we have some bad news: we can’t do any more updates. In the meantime, we suggest you follow our website and turn on the updates (note: this service isn’t run by us, either, but by Onesignal). It appears that the automated reposts from Twitter to Facebook […]
Teddy Santis’s Made in USA collection for New Balance débuts April 28
The New Balance Made in USA collection conceived under Teddy Santis as creative director launches on April 28 at 10 a.m. at newbalance.co.nz and selected retailers. The collection sees seasonal, limited-edition models of the 990v1, 990v2, and 990v3, as the 990 series itself celebrates its 40th anniversary. Prices range from NZ$140 to NZ$300 for […]
Protest shows spring–summer ’22 as it advances its sustainability goals
Dutch brand Protest has been promoting its green credentials lately, with its Green Up initiative. The company says it has divided its journey to sustainability into achievable milestones, with new fabrics and a greater proportion of its range made from recycled fabrics this season. Protest has increased its use of recycled polyester, made from […]
Rianne van Rompaey, Blesnya Minher, Pan Haowen front Chanel spring ’22 eyewear campaign
Chanel’s spring–summer 2022 eyewear campaign, fronted by Rianne van Rompaey, Blesnya Minher, and Pan Haowen, has been shot by Karim Sadli in black and white. The campaign comprises six images, showing the principal categories of the designs: classic, retro, square, rectangular, and aviator. Customers can choose between sunglass and optical. The double-C motif is […]
Vans holds custom workshop in Auckland for Earth Day, with artist Chippy Draws
As promised at the time of its opening, Vans will hold a customs’ workshop at its Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand store. On the 23rd, for Earth Day, artist Chippy Draws will be present to help Vans customers customize their tote bags and shoes, while his own creation will be on display. Vans aficionados […]
Stefan Engeseth gives away his book, One, in the interests of peace
I always thought One: a Consumer Revolution for Business was one of Stefan Engeseth’s best books, if not the best. He recently posted on Linkedin: ‘readers have told me that the book can lead to a better understanding of people and society (which can end wars).’ In the interests of peace, he thought he’d […]
Arnold & Son débuts two models for April, including its first timepiece for women
Arnold & Son has two débutants this month: the Ultrathin Tourbillon, which has a new type of dial and a redesigned case (8·3 mm thick) and an impressive 100-hour power reserve. The dial itself sees gold powder mixed with aluminium sparkles placed on the plate, and is coloured blue for the 18 ct (5N) […]
