Absolut releases limited-edition street-art pitchers
During my trip to Kristianstad, the home town of Absolut Vodka, local business people told me that the acquisition of their beloved brand by Pernod Ricard has helped. The company now does tours, and is prouder of its culture. I initially had some concerns over the acquisition—readers can find my rants about globalization and […]
HP, GHD launch Sex and the City 2 products
As hype about Sex and the City 2 begins to build, beauty and technology companies—along with the original book’s author—are beginning to cash in, collaborating on must-have new products, and a must-read prequel. The GHD Colour Collection, which launches today, features four brightly coloured straighteners—one for each of Sex and the City’s leading ladies. […]
Robyn Cliffe shows bridal collection
Copyrighted by Chris McCarthy Wellington played host to local couturière Robyn Cliffe earlier this month at the Museum Hotel where she showed off her latest elegant and exquisitely graceful bridal collection. The intimate affair had an exclusive guest list that included the designer’s close family and friends, brides-to-be as well as industry insiders. The […]
Samantha Hannah launches stylish bag range, using recycled materials
Lucire editor Samantha Hannah’s In the Pond collection of handbags, satchels and wallets for Konev launches this week, using fully recycled and some sustainable material. Samantha’s expertise and continued practice as a stylist and style consultant has resulted in a line that works with all body shapes. The bags are made from soft, high-quality […]
Contemporary take for Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Carmen
Ross Brown The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Meridian Season of Carmen begins in Wellington in June, performed to the Georges Bizet score but with a modern-day Rio de Janeiro setting. Christchurch, New Zealand-born Pieter Simmons dances in the title role. Simmons is currently based in London, where she dances with the Rambert Dance Company. […]
USA takes 42 Below Cocktail World Cup for 2010—and other must-reads
From top The 42 Below logo on the Carillon at the National War Memorial. American graffiti: the US entrants spray-painted ‘USA’ and ‘42’ on stage. ‘Team America’ collect their trophy. A full report from the 42 Below Cocktail World Cup will be coming, but above are some quick shots we took earlier tonight where the […]
Sarah Murdoch returns in ’10 Bonds campaign, with Elyse Taylor, Pania Rose
Bonds has released a new series of hipsters, with a tribute to its 1999 campaign featuring Sarah Murdoch. Murdoch returns in the 2010 campaign, alongside Elyse Taylor and Pania Rose. The Boy Fit hipster, its latest style, is meant to appeal ‘to girls who want a more relaxed look and feel, and some […]
End of the line for Ford’s Falcon Wagon
Ford has announced that the Falcon Wagon, part of a model line that has been made in Australia since the early 1960s, will cease production. The Falcon sedan will continue in to the middle of the decade. Its replacement is still unclear, but a final decision will be made by Ford management next year. […]
Meadowlark takes bondage theme in to autumn–winter ’10 jewellery
Meadowlark’s autumn–winter 2010 collection, Fit to Be Tied, is now in stores in New Zealand. Based around bondage and equestrian themes, the designs have a smart and modern æsthetic. Rings and bangles with metallic belts in sterling silver, and yellow and rose gold, they appeal to 2010’s fashion-conscious wearer. Stockists are listed at meadowlark.co.nz/stockists.html. You […]
Antipodes claims first with Vinanza Grape in night cream
Antipodes has released a new Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream, and says there is clinical proof that it enhances the production of collagen. Specifically, the new night cream ‘stimulates synthesis of collagen production in human fibroblast skin cells.’ Contents include marigold, and Vinanza Grape (an antioxidant extract from Marlborough sauvignon blanc grape seeds), which has […]
