Dove Real Beauty campaign releases second film challenging feminine beauty norms
Dove Real Beauty: meet Kylee by Lucire Dove Real Beauty Productions and creative director Shonda Rhimes have released a new film, Meet Kylee, challenging traditional ideas of feminine beauty. The new film tells the story of Kylee Howell, a barber who grew up in a Utah family where her mother operated a beauty salon […]
Mathias Te Moananui wins 2016 New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at L’Oréal Colour Trophy
Mathias Te Moananui of Buoy Salon and Spa in Wellington has taken the top title, New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, at the L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy Awards, held at St Matthew’s in the City, Auckland. Te Moananui will represent New Zealand as he seeks to take out the international title at the L’Oréal […]
Michael Beel wins New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year with Oriental Bloom collection
Wellington-based hairdresser Michael Beel has won New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at Sydney’s Hair Expo, thought of as the “Oscars of hairdressing” in some circles, last night. The winning collection, named Oriental Bloom, was inspired by orchids, the work of Georgia O’Keeffe and the glamour of 1930s Shanghai. Beel also wanted the collection […]
Getting Jaime Pressly’s hairstyle from the Critics’ Choice Awards
Jonathan Hanousek created Jaime Pressly’s look at the Critics’ Choice Awards on May 31, and shared his tips using Farouk, Chi and BioSilk products. Hanousek said, ‘For Jaime’s look we wanted something glamourous but with a twist. She loves her hair sleek but I wanted to see some texture, so I created her braided […]
News in brief: Keira Knightley at Begin Again première; Germany wins American Crew competition
On the closing night of the Tribeca Film Festival, Keira Knightley was centre of attention as the lead in Begin Again, whose première was hosted by Chanel. Staying true to the brand she represents, Knightley wore a pastel green, mauve and white lamé bodice, embroidered with green, pink and light blue pearls, with a […]
Lucire’s Instagram round-up, December 13
This week’s Instagram round-up first consists of some local posts. Lucire’s incredible fashion editor, Sopheak Seng, has outdone himself again this week with a shoot produced by Arcana Imperii for Industry New Zealand’s Men’s Hairdresser of the Year 2014 finalist Michael Beel’s collection. Be sure to check out the shoot. On our Lucire Instagram we […]
Te Papa Above At Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand today: Jennifer Lambly (Miss Auckland), Alex Beaumont (Miss Nature Coast, formerly Miss Kapiti–Horowhenua), Monique Cooley (Miss Otago), Avianca Böhm (Miss Howick), Lauren Mann (Miss Wellington), Courtney Ramsdale (Miss Celsius), and Talia Bennett (Miss North Harbour, sponsored by Tuscany Road). Te Papa’s Bridget MacDonald, Lucire […]
Miss Universe New Zealand returns to Wellington for 2012
Angela Scott Above Priyani Puketapu, Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, will return to Wellington to crown her successor in June. The Miss Universe New Zealand pageant will return to Wellington for its third consecutive year, with the Museum Art Hotel one of the main sponsors. Events at the Johnsonville Shopping Centre, Te Papa Tongarewa […]
Above Some of Collette Dinnigan’s designs, alongside fellow alumna Alexandra Owen’s, at Massey University’s earlier New School, Old School exhibition. South African-born, Australian-based fashion designer Collette Dinnigan was honoured at her Alma Mater, Massey University, last night at its annual College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame dinner in Wellington. Dinnigan, who travelled to […]
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers bespoke services to couples booking its ballroom
The Mandarin Oriental at Hyde Park has collaborated with some of London’s top names to give customers a dream wedding. Booking the ballroom at the Mandarin Oriental sees a series of bespoke services to couples, from photographer John Nassari, floral designer Neill Strain, hairdresser Errol Douglas, bridal gown designer Bruce Oldfield, jeweller Theo Fennell and […]
