Hong Kong Fashion Week opens, with sizeable exhibits
Hong Kong Fashion Week—more a trade fair than the fashion weeks that Lucire traditionally covers—opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 6, with 1,100 exhibitors taking part for the spring–summer 2010 season. We have some sights from the exhibitions and sound bites from this spectacular, and very comprehensive, event. The event […]
Volvo: a history of motorsport
Volvo has been involved in motor racing since 1928. With a Volvo review coming up in Lucire, we thought it would be interesting to delve back into the Swedish car maker’s history. While people know Volvo for safety, it has been very successful in competition over the last 80-plus years. You may also like Volvo […]
Behind the scenes: Daria Werbowy and Lancôme Hypnôse Senses
We venture behind the scenes of the new Lancôme Hypnôse Senses commercial with Daria Werbowy, in the following video. Senses extends the Hypnôse line, first launched in 2005. The new fragrance has been developed by Christine Nagel. You may also like Lancôme goes all out with lush Trésor in Love campaign Lancôme releases English-language […]
Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, kicks off National Ice Cream Month
We didn’t know there was a National Ice Cream Month in the US, but here it is: Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, visiting Serendipity 3 at Cæsar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, unveiling a Red, White and Blue banana split. The dessert has chocolate and blueberry sauces with scoops of strawberry, vanilla and blueberry ice cream […]
The latest Anne Hathaway Lancôme Magnifique commercial
The folks at Lancôme have released their latest Magnifique commercial with actress Anne Hathaway. Previews have floated around for a few months—here is the final 30-second spot. Strangely, there has been less attention for Hathaway’s second spot compared with her first. You may also like Dame Elizabeth Taylor: a style icon remembered Lancôme releases its […]
Maria Sharapova, Sony Ericsson reveal student designs at Liberty
Maria Sharapova, as part of her role as Sony Ericsson brand ambassador, unveiled London College of Fashion student designs in the window of design store Liberty in London. The designs were part of a collaboration between Sony Ericsson and the School of Fashion Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, exploring the link between […]
Samantha Hannah talks to Summer Rayne Oakes about Style, Naturally
We know this is one Lucire team member talking to another, but considering the subject is Summer Rayne Oakes and her fantastic new book, Style, Naturally, it’s certainly worth it. Fashion editor Samantha Hannah speaks to Summer Rayne, filmed by Snap Star. You may also like Five days in New Zealand with Summer Rayne Oakes […]
Rolls-Royce Ghost promises impeccable dynamics
A “small” Rolls-Royce, the Ghost, will join the über-luxury Phantom model later this year. Rolls-Royce Motors says the new model, which takes its name from the Silver Ghost of the early twentieth century, will have exceptional ride and handling. ‘The car’s state-of-the-art chassis uses a four-corner air suspension system and multi-link aluminium front and rear […]
Saab’s Jan Åke Jonsson speaks out
With all the worry about GM going into Chapter 11, Saab boss Jan Åke Jonsson responded, to say all was on track for his company finding a financially strong buyer. One of the individuals named to date has been Christian von Koenigsegg. While some of the media are saying that he would be an […]
Chanel unveils Jean-Pierre Jeunet-directed promo starring Audrey Tautou
Chanel’s latest No. 5 TVC, starring Audrey Tautou and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, finally débuted this month (fittingly, on the fifth day of the fifth month). We think it’s one of the most stylish promotions ever filmed. Filming locations include a railway station in Nice and on the Bosphorus in İstanbul. You may also like […]
