Alessandra Gucci previews her next collection
First bags of the year that caught our eye: the Armonia collection from Alessandra Gucci for spring–summer 2010. You may also like Donatella Versace collaborates with H&M for autumn 2011 Alessandra Gucci’s limited-edition bags Revealed: 20 years of Dolce & Gabbana Eco-luxe, conjured in the Bay, refined in Portland Samantha Hannah launches stylish bag range, […]
Gatoure gives extra class to shoes
One fashion item we didn’t get to talk about properly during 2009, due to conflicting schedules, was the Gatoure, a reversible accessory that transforms shoes into boots. They take the principle of gators, but feature far nicer fabrics on one side (silks and animal print satin) and neutral linens and cottons on the other. The […]
Match ball delivery by chopper a two-week highlight
It’s been an eventful two weeks here at Lucire. Sunglass Hut invited us to view the new-look stores—in time for the southern summer—along with some of the summer 2010 styles. The Lambton Quay, Wellington branch has the right ambience, and the Ray-Bans (below) are among the picks for the season. I don’t think it’s […]
Von Avi announces Amelia competition
Wanaka, New Zealand-based fashion accessories’ brand Von Avi, known for its handbags constructed from aircraft aluminium, is giving away an aviation-themed prize pack to coincide with the release of the film Amelia. The pack is valued at NZ$1,200, and comprises the Bar Fly handbag constructed with aircraft aluminium (left), solid rivets and solid brass […]
Cassius shows ’10 campaign visuals
We love these new visuals that Jason Ng at Cassius Eyewear sent to us earlier this month. The extra good news, apart from doing some very stylish eyewear, is that his company is getting more attention domestically—until recently, it seemed Cassius would be known outside its native New Zealand more than it would be on-shore. […]
Shoebox New York unveils store design
Left Kenneth J. Hall, CEO, NexCen Brands; Sergio Mannino, designer and architect; Richard Kirschenbaum, founder and partner, Shoebox New York; Chris Dull, President, NexCen Franchise Management Inc.; and Arturo Chiang, designer. Shoebox New York unveiled its new store design on October 27 in Greenvale, NY. Now part of NexCen Brands, which has TAF (formerly the […]
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 […]
A Lucire miscellany for October ’09
For one reason or another, these folks didn’t get covered in Lucire earlier, despite being very worthy. Sometimes it’s what’s in our editorial calendar, sometimes it’s due to a heavy news day with other things being covered. We spotted Teza at one of our regular haunts—regular, at least, till they stopped accepting American Express. […]
Chanel to launch Coco Cocoon line, with Lily Allen fronting campaign
Some of you will have seen the ads for Coco Before Chanel on this website (currently on at the Penthouse Cinema here in Wellington), on the eve of its release in New York and Los Angeles. But in the real world of Chanel, we can show the below video featuring Lily Allen, the face of […]
Sonia Rykiel is H&M’s next guest designer
Matthieu Salving Above Nathalie Rykiel, President and Artistic Director at Sonia Rykiel. Sonia Rykiel will be the next guest designer for Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the Swedish company announced today. Rykiel follows a long line of famous designers, including Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and Viktor & Rolf, who have created accessible collections […]
