Panos Papadopoulos, known in the Nordic countries as the “king of swimwear”, is trying to locate down the family of the late Dr Li Wenliang, whom Panos dubs a ‘hero’ for trying to warn the world about the coronavirus on December 30, pledging to offer financial support to his family. In early February, Dr […]
Lucire’s travel editor Stanley Moss has some great items now for sale through his merchandising site. At diganzi.wixsite.com/espacediganzi, you can choose from his books—including The Crimson Garter and Fate and the Pearls, which were both serialized in Lucire, as well as The Hacker (which will appear in serial form in this publication), Hitman in Delhi, […]
La Perla commemorates its 65th anniversary in Shanghai, Song Jua hosts
La Perla celebrated its 65th anniversary in Shanghai, at the Hang Lung Plaza, with a fashion show, with actress Song Jia (宋佳) its ambassador for the event. Song talked about the La Perla brand and its philosophy, and sent her birthday wishes in front of the audience at the fashion show. La Perla […]
Aston Martin launches DBX, its first SUV
Aston Martin has finally revealed its DBX SUV, after teasing its existence for some years, and releasing images of disguised prototypes. Aston Martin began the DBX development programme in 2015, with a clean-sheet design. As Aston Martin had no vehicles that could act as a donor, the platform is unique to this model. This […]
Taylor Swift’s Lover is China’s biggest international album of 2019
Universal Music notes that music superstar Taylor Swift has surpassed a million albums in China with her latest release, Lover. Lover has set a new record for an international artist in China, now the most consumed international full-length album of the year. Its Chinese sales have exceeded those of its US ones. The […]
Elle Makeup launches wider range in China
Elle magazine’s make-up range has been showcased in China, at an event at the Suzhou Radio and Television Station’s broadcast hall. Originally devised in 2014, the brand extension to the magazine first appeared in Paris. Its official arrival in China was last year, with a limited range of lipsticks, though the fuller range itself, […]
The Scene: from celebrating Chinese fashion to fund-raising for Alzheimer’s
Kristina Bumphrey; Gonzalo Marroquin The splendid China Institute Fashion Gala was held at the iconic New York City venue, the Plaza Hotel. Co-presented by the China Institute and Yue-Sai Kan China Beauty Charity Fund, the lavish event showcases emerging Chinese talent, while acknowledging well established personalities in beauty and fashion. The evening was hosted by […]
Sarah Jessica Parker and Chiara Ferragni model Intimissimi’s Triangle range
Sarah Jessica Parker has returned to Intimissimi for another campaign, coinciding with the brand’s Triangle underwear collection, which has a light, thin fabric, with a floral theme reflected in the print or represented in tulle. The colour palette features a subdued green, ivory white, a warm red, and a nude shade. Bras feature lace, tulle […]
Kate Spade shows Scallop Smartwatch 2 for spring 2019
Kate Spade New York has announced its Scallop Smartwatch 2 collection for spring 2019, available for pre-sale now, and on display at CES 2019. The touchscreen watch will be available in stores and online from late January. The Scallop Smartwatch 2 is the first developed under Kate Spade’s new creative director, Nicola Glass. […]
Chanel is travelling the world showing its cruise 2018–19 collection, with its second appearance in Bangkok (after Paris). Guests were invited to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel before embarking on traditional Thai boats to travel down the Chao Phraya River. Celebrities included Chanel ambassadors Lily-Rose Depp, Tilda Swinton, Caroline de Maigret, Soo Joo Park, […]
