Lucire
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Jockey ups the sex appeal with Dan and Honor

July 27, 2009/12.38

All Black Dan Carter is a sex symbol among some quarters of the population. Jockey has upped the sex appeal in its latest campaign by including the rugby player’s girlfriend, Honor Dillon. Jockey chief Tim Wheeler has said that Carter is one of the most recognized models the company has used. The campaign runs only […]

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Olga Kurylenko models for 2010 Campari calendar: behind the scenes

July 22, 2009/14.49

We will have more shots of Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) modelling the 2010 Campari calendar shortly, but to whet your appetite, here are some of the making-of as it took place in Milano. Filippo Mutani is the photographer of these behind-the-scenes shots, while Simone Nervi is doing the honours for the actual calendar. Emily […]

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Lancôme releases English-language Hypnose TVC with Daria Werbowy

July 17, 2009/12.21

Lancôme has released a 30-second English-language version of its Hypnose Senses TV commercial with Canadian model Daria Werbowy. You may also like Behind the scenes: Daria Werbowy and Lancôme Hypnôse Senses Lancôme goes all out with lush Trésor in Love campaign The latest Anne Hathaway Lancôme Magnifique commercial Keira Knightley’s Chanel Coco Mademoiselle teaser footage […]

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The Dark Room homage

July 13, 2009/1.54

This came in from Mint Condition, the PR company and showroom in Auckland, New Zealand. We love the homage to Saul Bass, never mind that the labels being sold are really good! You may also like New Zealand Fashion Museum tells the El Jay story at Kirkcaldie’s Resurrecting another five articles from last century Behind […]

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The new Jaguar XJ in motion

July 10, 2009/5.56

After a heady launch last night at the Saatchi Gallery, here are some videos of the new Jaguar XJ. We begin with a video of the new cars being built at Castle Bromwich, before looking at one of Jaguar’s most beautiful new models in a 360-degree segment. There’s the interior, then the XJ in motion. […]

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Balibo trailer shown in advance

July 6, 2009/12.49

The people behind the Australian political thriller Balibo, directed by Robert Connolly (The Bank, Three Dollars) have provided us with its trailer a few days before its website goes live. The film follows the story of five Australian journalists who were murdered in East Timor in 1975.    Balibo stars Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Damon […]

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Supermodel Christy Turlington returns in YSL campaign

July 5, 2009/9.54

Supermodel Christy Turlington, 40, is the new face of Yves Saint Laurent, fronting the fashion house’s autumn–winter 2009–10 campaign. Previously, Claudia Schiffer, one of Turlington’s contemporaries, had been the face of Yves Saint Laurent advertising.    The campaign has been photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.    The last YSL campaign to feature […]

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Behind the scenes: Daria Werbowy and Lancôme Hypnôse Senses

July 1, 2009/3.55

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 […]

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The latest Anne Hathaway Lancôme Magnifique commercial

June 25, 2009/21.35

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 […]

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Saab can reach for the sun, under Christian von Koenigsegg

June 16, 2009/13.17

[Cross-posted] I never expected this a few years ago, but a few weeks ago, it was becoming more likely: Koenigsegg will buy Saab, says The New York Times.    GM and Koenigsegg say there is now a memorandum of understanding, contingent on loans from the European Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish government.    I […]

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