Twenty years ago: Lucire becomes UN Environment’s first fashion industry partner
It’s been 20 years since Lucire and the United Nations Environment Programme decided to work together. Jack Yan looks back at how the arrangement came about and why it’s even more vital today […]
No44 closes the circle on cotton sustainability by giving used jeans new life
Pioneering Romanian brand moves sustainability forward through its recycling programme, and keeps old jeans out of landfills […]
Stefan Engeseth proposes a swimsuit idea for Gymshark
The creative futurist and author says Gymshark could have a swimwear range with a shark print—and goes further on how the company could promote it, while helping the planet’s ecosystem at the same time […]
Rachel Hunter reveals more beauty secrets, with Essano’s certified organic rosehip oil
The supermodel, yoga teacher, presenter and author first came across Essano nine years ago and was impressed. Now she’s formally entered into a partnership endorsing the top selling Kiwi brand […]
Natalia Kapchuk’s solo exhibition, The Lost Planet, brings awareness to protecting earth
Natalia Kapchuk, who Elina Lukas profiled in Lucire in both our print and online editions, is having her first solo exhibition based around the art project we featured last year. Called The Lost Planet, Kapchuk’s exhibition will run from October 15 to 27, 2021 at Unit X, the Stables, 40 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LH. […]
Reebok partners with National Geographic on new collection
Reebok has partnered with National Geographic on a collection, which will retail from September 23, 10 a.m. US EST at reebok.com/national_geographic, with Unlocked members getting early access from September 16. The designs are inspired by National Geographic’s stories, and the range spans footwear for the entire family, including kids’ silhouettes that begin from US$50. […]
Pamela Anderson joins Antartica2020 to advocate for the Southern Ocean
Actress and activist Pamela Anderson is lending her voice to Antarctica2020, a group calling for the protection of the Southern Ocean and its wilderness. She joins other luminaries such as Philippe Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, Slava Fetisov, José Maria Figueres, Geneviève Pons, Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, and others, who are already members of the group. […]
The Firebird a triumph for the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Loughlin Prior
Stephen A’Court Every element came together for the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s The Firebird Loughlan Prior’s The Firebird is a triumph for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, one that raises Prior’s own high standards, perfectly suited to the strengths of the company and its regular collaborators. Its première at the Opera House in Wellington […]
Lancôme and Muséum national d’histoire naturelle to preserve endangered plant species
F.-G. Grandin/MNHN; top photo by Agnès Iatzoura/MNHN Lancôme has partnered with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History) with the aim of preserving endangered plant species, in a new conservation project. In a statement, its global brand president Françoise Lehmann said, ‘We are proud to participate in the conservation of endangered […]
British Fashion Council announces the Fashion Awards 2020, with Beijing, Shanghai screenings
With the UK continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards (formerly the British Fashion Awards) announced its 20 winners with a digital film première. The 30-minute film went live at www.fashionawards.com today and on YouTube on the BFC’s account, and was screened in selected cities, including Beijing and […]
