Natalia Vodianova previews De Beers’ Magic Moment Necklace
We have more news from several worldwide events. New York Fashion Week news tends to go to print, which is why we are a bit sparing online, though some info will head here. Doug Rimington has shot some lovely photographs for us from London, while Rola Saab will shortly report from Paris and Thomaz from […]
New Zealand Red Cross has fashion items for auction as part of Appeal
New Zealand Red Cross’s Annual Appeal sees red items featured on auction site Trade Me from March 1, in addition to its traditional street collectors who hit the streets beginning the same day. Running till the 10th, the online auction features a ruby necklace, 12 months’ free parking at any Wilson car park, Helly […]
MAC unveils latest Viva Glam campaign, with Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper
MAC has unveiled its latest Viva Glam campaign, featuring Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. Proceeds from the sale of its Viva Glam VII lipsticks will benefit the MAC Aids Fund. The spring 2010 edition sees two new lipstick shades, with a light coral red lustre bearing Lauper’s name and a light blue–pink lustre with […]
Mia Farrow makes an appeal on behalf of Haïti’s children
If you haven’t helped already, or would like to again, please do what you can for the victims of the Haïti earthquake. Mia Farrow appears in this latest PSA for UNICEF with some sober reminders of the situation. You may also like Claudia Schiffer and others commemorate children’s rights’ convention Elisabeth Glaser Foundation holds event […]
Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief show at NYFW benefits CARE
Tickets have just gone on sale for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief fashion show, to take place during the fall 2010 collections at New York Fashion Week. Taking place on February 12 at 7 p.m., tickets cost between $100 and $150 and are available via Ticketmaster.com. The runway show will be hosted by […]
David Beckham highlights progress made on HIV issue in Cape Town
During a visit to South Africa last week, footballer David Beckham went to a UNICEF-supported clinic in Khayelitsha Township, Cape Town, where he met and spoke to pregnant young women and new mothers who are living with HIV. As an ambassador for UNICEF, Beckham wanted to highlight the progress that has been made around the […]
Dilmah family opens new centre to help women and children in need
The family behind Dilmah tea has spent over NZ$27 million on the first stage of a complex in Sri Lanka that will care for abused women, differently abled children and marginalized children from urban slums in Sri Lanka, it was announced today. The first phase of the MJF Centre has been opened by Merrill […]
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 […]
Emporio Armani shows Product Red range
Emporio Armani has shown its products to support Product Red and World Aids Day. The products, including a watch and sunglasses, will be retailed online at www.emporioarmani.com, which turns red for the day to promote the global initiative. A percentage of sales go to the Red fund, which finances projects in Africa. In addition […]
FedEx Global Access Awards create a sense of mystery
Above The five finalist labels of the FedEx Global Access Fashion Award. One thing fashion journalists are seldom called on to do is the sort of investigative probing that was best exemplified by the fictional Cal McCaffrey, as played by John Simm, in State of Play. We investigate, but it all seems mundane in comparison. […]
