News in brief: from the Duke’s wellingtons to MAC’s Shiny Pretty Things
Duke’s wellingtons When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex headed Down Under on their royal tour in late October—and coincidentally wound up about a kilometre from Lucire HQ—in their wardrobe were Muck boots from Australia. The Muck range, for women, men and children, feature premium boots that combine comfort with performance. The Duchess wore the […]
Like many food and hospitality trade shows these days, organic and vegan products dominate beauty conventions and trade events. Beauty² was no exception. At this gathering, facial oils had their moment to shine—figuratively and literally—while other inventive products were noteworthy stand-outs that got our attention with their innovative formulas and enthusiastic creators explaining the various […]
Macpac joins retailers in mohair ban following PETA exposé
Macpac won’t have mohair in its range from now on Australian-owned, New Zealand-founded outdoor brand Macpac has become the latest to pledge to cease selling items with mohair, after a PETA exposé. Emily Rice, a spokeswoman for PETA, said, ‘PETA’s exposé pulled back the curtain on abuse in the mohair industry, revealing that gentle […]
Natasha English and Tatyanna Meharry pick up their second World of Wearable Art Supreme Award
Stephen A’Court Above, from top: Supreme winner, War Story, by Natasha English and Tatyanna Meharry, Christchurch, New Zealand. Tar’White by Ali Middleton of Wellington, coming third in the Aotearoa section. Quantum, by Annabelle Widmann, winner of the Cirque du Soleil Invited Artisan Award. Two sisters from Christchurch, New Zealand, Natasha English and Tatyanna Meharry, have […]
This year’s Green Carpet Fashion Awards, Italia, held at La Scala at Milano on Sunday, saw Suzy Menkes, Elle Macpherson and Donatella Versace pick up awards, along with four Australian farmers, who were awarded the Eco Stewardship Award. The event was opened by Carlo Capasa, president of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, who […]
Celebrity Connected’s Emmy suite: perking up for the big day
We can always count on Celebrity Connected to provide guests a mix of practical accessories, beautiful home items, pet essentials, and interesting new beauty products from independent producers and health-oriented purveyors. The 2018 Emmy edition, though smaller than past years, did not disappoint. As this year’s Emmy celebration began earlier than in the past, […]
Ross Brown The Royal New Zealand Ballet premièred four new works tonight at the State Opera House, marking 125 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand, the first country where women won the right to vote. Introduced by artistic director Patricia Barker, who had personal connections with each of the choreographers, the Strength & […]
On the Wellington high street: Mecca opens a new mega-store, while David Jones previews spring
What once housed the defunct Topshop in Wellington, New Zealand is now beauty mega-store Mecca. Combining the Cosmetica and Maxima concept stores, Mecca’s new 435 m² space will be the first of its kind in New Zealand, with offerings of over 100 exclusive brands. The open-plan design by O’Neil Langan also houses Mecca’s […]
Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Strength and Grace commemorates 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage
Ross Brown The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Strength and Grace season commemorates the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand, the first country where women won the right to vote. Four female choreographers will première works for the season, curated by RNZB artistic director Patricia Barker. The season also marks the company’s 65th […]
Elyse Glickman The world of independent beauty products returned to Los Angeles’ epicentre of fashion and beauty when the Indie Beauty Expo took over the California Market in late January. Just like LA’s climate, spring was definitely in the air this year with blasts of colour and fresh ideas in skin care that demanded our […]
