Known for combining glamour and energy in modern fashion, Roberto Cavalli was often the life and soul of the party […]
Roberto Cavalli passes away in Firenze, aged 83
April 12, 2024/23.37
Tag: textiles
Style icon Iris Apfel passes away at 102
March 2, 2024/5.12
The American style icon, known for her bold colours, textures and patterns, and who found global fame later in life, died just after turning 102½ […]
Why we should be thankful for Stella McCartney
November 29, 2017/2.09
Lucire is UN Environment’s first fashion industry partner. In October, Fast Company profiled Stella McCartney in a piece that found its way to me not via Lucire, but via Medinge Group, the international think-tank on humanistic branding. Wearing that hat, we’ve long advocated corporate social responsibility, and McCartney has been “living the brand” for a […]
Hennes & Mauritz announces clothing collecting initiative, reducing environmental impact
December 6, 2012/12.10
In a typically Swedish socially responsible fashion, Hennes & Mauritz has announced a clothing collecting initiative as of February 2013. In all its stores in all 48 countries, customers will be able to bring in used garments, with H&M committing to sustainability. Customers will get a voucher in return. The company says it […]
With Adidas’s help, Pearl Going targets the Carstensz Pyramid next in her seven summits’ quest
April 18, 2012/11.53
As reported earlier in Lucire, Pearl Going is attempting to tackle the world’s seven summits in record time, with the help of Adidas Outdoor and Sony New Zealand. Currently back in New Zealand for rehab after a rock fall injured her on the Mt Aconcagua ascent, and training before she ventures on her next […]
Australia’s Juli Grbac uncovers India’s fashion secrets
October 12, 2009/12.03
Brisbane fashion designer Juli Grbac (left), winner of Project Runway Australia 2008, has been invited by trade fair organizers to show an Indian-inspired collection at Brand India. Brand India is organized by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) and sponsored by the Government of India. It aims to bring together established Indian companies […]
