Why some of our videos might disappear
As of October 1, some of our archived videos on the Lucire website will disappear. For some years, we’ve hosted some of our videos on a site called Vox (vox.com), as I kept a personal blog there, too. There were some crossovers between the sites, and Vox had a pretty good policy on hosting […]
Levi’s, H&M announce ban on sand-blasting
Two of the best known fashion brands in the world have announced they will implement a ban on sand-blasting on all their future product lines. Hennes & Mauritz AB and Levi Strauss & Co. say they want to eliminate sand-blasting as an industry practice. Sand-blasting creates a worn look for denim and other […]
Are you the type of person who doesn’t really care about the current fashion trends, yet you still want to stand out? Perhaps, while perusing the pages of a few favourite clothing catalogues you find lovable pieces but wished there was an entire collection dedicated to that specific style. The Alma Lee Boutique just may […]
The making of Jay Leno’s Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has released a series of videos showing the making of Jay Leno’s XJ. Leno, an avowed car enthusiast, thinks very highly of Jaguar’s latest model, ordered his XJ and had it delivered to Los Angeles, California. In the first video, the car is made at the Castle Bromwich factory in the Midlands; in the […]
Giorgio Armani dresses 2010 Emmy nominees and presenters
Giorgio Armani has been quick to point out its involvement in the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, broadcasting now from the Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles. According to its release, Claire Danes (Temple Grandin) will wear a Giorgio Armani Privé muted bronze evening gown fully encrusted with Swarovski drop crystals and […]
Jaguar shows XJ75 concept at Pebble Beach—video
Nick Dimbleby Top The Jaguar XJ75 Concept, showing at Pebble Beach today. Above Jaguar celebrates the 75th anniversary of its name. Starting with the front, then going right to left: the famous Appleyard Jaguar XK120, registration NUB 120, of 1949; 1951 Jaguar C-type; 1954 Jaguar D-type; 1961 Jaguar Lightweight E-type; the Jaguar Mark 2 saloon; […]
Updates: Levi’s curves, Mister’s cuts and Kate Somerville’s counsel
Levi’s has announced a new line of custom jeans made to fit the curve of a woman’s body. The Curve ID is based on a system that uses a woman’s shape, not size, to determine the right pair of jeans. Women are divided into Slight Curve, Demi Curve and bold Curve, and the Curve ID […]
Gonpachi opens—a sneak peek at one of the pre-Emmy venues
There’s a new sushi–Asian haute cuisine spot in town poised to become LA’s “it spot”, and its name is Gonpachi. However, it’s everything the average Hollywood hangout isn’t: serene, tasteful and actually serving delicious, classic and carefully prepared Asian fare as well as an extraordinary selection of cocktails and sakes. It should be no surprise […]
It’s Greater Bay goods, making a difference
If a fashion café with a delicious menu of custom garments to order that are ready to be shipped in 10 days doesn’t give you a one-of-a-kind shopping experience then, maybe you should get out more. Erica Varize of Berkeley, Calif. designs urban women’s sportswear, allowing her clients to choose the fabric, style, and colour […]
Reality show on Wayne Cooper wins international award in LA
The WC, the comedic reality series about British-born Australian fashion designer Wayne Cooper, has won the Next TV award for Branded Entertainment from the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) in Los Angeles. The series examines what running an international fashion label is really like. It is directed by Kostas Metaxas and produced […]
