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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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Vote for Katie at Miss Universe ’09

August 9, 2009/13.32

Miss New Zealand Katie Taylor wearing a swimsuit by BSC Swimwear Thailand. (Photo from Miss Universe LP, LLLP) The shots of Miss Universe New Zealand 2009, Katie Taylor, are probably the best I’ve ever seen of her—and I’m pretty sure that Katie herself is thrilled with them, too. My lips are sealed on some of […]

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Good luck, Katie

August 2, 2009/14.23

Photographed by Angela Scott We’ve received word from Miss New Zealand 2009 Katie Taylor that she is safely on the plane to Miss Universe, after getting an upgrade on Air New Zealand. And she’s armed with some new clothes and accessories from Natalie Chan. We wish Katie all the best as she represents New Zealand […]

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Robinson Designer Goldsmith reveals first of its Diamond Tattoo collection

July 29, 2009/11.36

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 […]

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The Dark Room homage

July 13, 2009/1.54

This came in from Mint Condition, the PR company and showroom in Auckland, New Zealand. We love the homage to Saul Bass, never mind that the labels being sold are really good! You may also like Resurrecting another five articles from last century New Zealand Fashion Museum tells the El Jay story at Kirkcaldie’s Publisher’s […]

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Five days in New Zealand with Summer Rayne Oakes

June 11, 2009/10.14

It’s been a wonderful few days chilling out with our ed.-at-large, Summer Rayne Oakes, in Lucire’s home country of New Zealand to promote her book, Style, Naturally.    Summer Rayne was out this way to attend Greenfest in Brisbane, Queensland, and decided that she should venture to New Zealand to see us and to give […]

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Magdalena Schoeman is Miss World New Zealand ’09

April 28, 2009/3.43

Although we were at Miss Universe New Zealand, we offer our congratulations to the winner of Miss World New Zealand, also held on April 25. Sponsored by Sothys, Magdalena Schoeman, an 18-year-old beauty therapist, took the title. You may also like Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, Priyani Puketapu, completes shoots in Auckland Estelle Curd crowned […]

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New Zealand’s triumphs at Home Design Awards

April 11, 2009/4.16

The array of furniture and objects in the Home Design Awards 2009 are testament to the fact that New Zealand designers are being well recognized internationally.    ‘I think the selection of furniture and objects in the Design Awards 2009 shows that New Zealand designers are easily able to foot it on the world stage,’ said the […]

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Grass roots’ cinema

April 1, 2009/10.00

It’s that time again: Telecom Movies in Parks is set to bring some classic and more recent New Zealand films to some of Auckland’s parks and reserves. Although many don’t like to admit the last days of summer are definitely out the window, what better way to make the most of autumn than snuggling up with a blanket and […]

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Specials at TKstore, Auckland

March 12, 2009/10.17

Our good friend Turet Knüfermann has specials that we sometimes get wind of before the public. Here’s one at her TKstores in Auckland, New Zealand (50 Brown Street, Ponsonby; 18 High Street, Auckland) with 50 per cent off all womenswear (excluding footwear). The specials go from March 19 to 21, with new stock the following […]

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