One of our favourite brands, Make Up For Ever, has announced its team of ‘unfiltered artists’ and make-up artists to promote its Ultra HD line. The artists are an international ensemble: from Korea are Jinjoo, guitarist for Dnce, and Taeyun Park, professional make-up artist and complexion expert; Bayli and Kaya Nico of the Skins […]
Rihanna made her way to the Cine Callao in Madrid to continue launching her Fenty Beauty brand, with make-up artists Priscilla Ono and James Kaliardos giving guests consultations. Guests could also enjoy themselves on a trampoline and an oversized Gloss Bomb Lip Gloss swing. VIPs at the event included Cindy Kimberly, Sweet California, Marta Nieto, […]
Paul Marotta/Getty Images Karl Lagerfeld Paris has launched a ‘Social Collection’ of eveningwear designed specifically for the North American market. The brand, its name licensed from Lagerfeld but targeting a broader audience, has priced the collection at between US$168 and US$398, with sizes ranging from 0 to 16 (US). The collection features 13 designs […]
Beautifully free spirits: 2017’s Indie Beauty Expo
On any given day, the California Market Center in Downtown Los Angeles is buzzing with the goings-on of the city’s fashion industry. Racks of clothing are pushed and pulled from here to there, buyers bounce from one showroom to the next. Hopeful designers showcase the next season’s must-have dress or handbag. That all changed when […]
Samala Cosmetics: part of the magic behind the scenes at Miss Universe New Zealand 2015
Alan Raga The Miss Universe New Zealand Grand Final at Skycity Theatre, Auckland, on October 24 saw the return of two winning teams behind the scenes: Samala Robinson Academy and Premier Hairdressing Academy, both of which went all out to make sure the 20 finalists, as well as some of the VIPs, looked as stunning […]
Wellington Fashion Week make-up: a step-by-step guide
Janet Liu/Vision 8 Photography As Wellington Fashion Week came to a close, what the Lucire team remembers the most were the very strong hair and make-up, created by WFW make-up creative director, Olivia Wild, and Napoleon Perdis senior make-up artist Tracey Zenatti. Here are three of the looks that stood out for their beauty, […]
Rebecca Connor to hold make-up workshops in Wellington
Douglas Rimington/Detune Photography Above Rebecca Connor works on Miss New Zealand 2008 Samantha Powell for a shoot in Lucire. Make-up artist Rebecca Connor, who has worked with us since the mid-2000s, has put together a collection of workshops for those interested in beauty techniques. Each workshop has two to three make-up professionals and 12 […]
MAC Cosmetics opens new store in Britomart, Auckland
MAC has opened its new store in the Britomart precinct in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, replacing its former location in Chancery Square. The new 80 m² location houses a Pro Store, complete with the Paint Pot Wall found at MAC Pro locations in the US, as well as the company’s colour collections, tools, accessories […]
The Golden Globes—and the rest of the world
We’re catching our breath post-Golden Globes. Elyse Glickman and Leyla Messian will file from Los Angeles early next week—it’s all coincided with a move we’re making out in California. Our coverage of the Harvey Weinstein–Relativity Media party is now online—this was the Golden Globes’ celebration to attend, with the likes of Colin Firth, Katey Sagal, […]
MAC Aids Fund celebrates NZ$1 million milestone in New Zealand
Top Images from the MAC Aids Fund luncheon in Auckland on November 30. Above left The Lady Gaga MAC Viva Glam lipstick. Above right Cyndi Lauper’s MAC Viva Glam lipstick. The MAC Aids Fund has announced that NZ$1 million has been raised in New Zealand alone, representing 30,000 Viva Glam lip products sold in the […]
