Thoughts ahead of next week’s judging at Miss Universe New Zealand
Above In the “boardroom” at the Museum Hotel, the Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 judging panel. Many years ago, prior to my first judging session for Miss Universe New Zealand, I wrote that the best representative for this nation would be a young woman who had intelligence as well as looks. As I head into […]
Lucire update: Alber Elbaz interviewed, South Africa, and top 10 menswear
Above Lucire Paris editor Lola Saab with Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz. If you’ve surfed through to our home page, you’ll have noticed that Lola Saab has interviewed Alber Elbaz, getting him to reveal his thinking behind Lanvin’s menswear collection for autumn–winter 2011–12. It’s not the only new article that we want to alert […]
Miss New Zealand Ria van Dyke is the new face of Innoxa
Angela Scott Ria van Dyke, the reigning Miss Universe New Zealand, is the new face of Innoxa. Van Dyke signed a contract yesterday to be the face of the brand for the next three years, she told Lucire. The campaign will break next month in the Packer Press’s The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Royal […]
Charity calendar brings 1940s’ pin-up style into the 2010s
Mandi Lynn Pin Up for Prems is a charity calendar with a difference. Born out of a desire to help the Neonatal Special Care Unit of Hutt Hospital, which specializes in caring for newborn babies and helping parents during and after births, mother and businesswoman Georgia Wright and renowned Wellington photographer Mandi Lynn came […]
Miss Universe New Zealand returns to Wellington
The Miss Universe New Zealand pageant will be held again in Wellington, on Sunday, May 1. The success of last year’s event drew the pageant back to the capital city. Contestants from all around New Zealand will arrive in Wellington on April 23 for a week of preparation. Funds from the charity […]
Christchurch readies itself for its busiest week in fashion
Angela Stone Consulting Jack Yan Above, from top Scenes from last year’s Addington races: organizer Angela Stone on the far left with some of the supporters of the 2009 event. Lynne Robertson, Miss Lindauer, representing one of the sponsors, with one of the 2009 Best Dressed winners. Carly Flynn, TV3 anchor. Lucire had marvellous fun […]
Dispatches: from beads to big and beautiful
Danish brand Trollbeads—famed for its interchangeable charms—has released its Empowerment bracelet, part of a global venture to support individual charities. The bracelet comprises 10 unique pink Murano glass beads on a sterling silver cord and retails at A$190, with some proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia. Candice Wren’s pashminas (70 per […]
Dispatches: from eclectic jewellery to Miss Universe New Zealand’s national costume
Snippets today of items we’ve heard but haven’t stopped to do a big story on: Eclectic Eccentricity’s autumn–winter 2010–11 range of hair combs, necklaces and hairbands continues to live up to the company’s “kooky” image, with inspirations from Victoriana and gothic romance. Prices range from c. £12 to £35. Meanwhile, in Australia, Avstev has […]
Miss Universe releases video interview with Miss New Zealand, Ria van Dyke
The Miss Universe pageant has released a series of video interviews on to YouTube, contrasting previous years where the contestants were featured exclusively on its own site. Miss Universe New Zealand Ria van Dyke was asked about her worst dating experience and was given a list of sounds to make—to what end, we’re not […]
Ria van Dyke’s Miss Universe 2010 swimwear photographs out
Miss Universe LP, LLLP Official swimwear photographs of Miss Universe New Zealand 2010, Ria van Dyke, from the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, have been published. The two pictured here have featured on the official Miss Universe New Zealand website today. Fans are invited to vote for Ria van Dyke at the […]
