Izzy Bizu and Matt Hitt model Fossil’s summer 2018 watch campaign
Billy Kidd for Fossil Fossil has released its summer 2018 campaign, featuring singer–songwriter Izzy Bizu and musician Matt Hitt, photographed by Billy Kidd in New York City. Bizu has been referred to as ‘south London’s skateboarding soulstress,’ first discovered at her boarding school, where a teacher overheard her and encouraged her to perform. She […]
Nike is world’s most valuable apparel brand, says Brand Finance
Nike holds its position as the world’s most valuable apparel brand, according an independent brand valuation company An independent brand valuation company, Brand Finance, has ranked Nike at number one in its annual Brand Finance Apparel 50 ranking, despite a 12 per cent drop to US$28,030 million. Brand Finance calculates the values based on, […]
Natural goodness abounds at Expo West 2018
Driving rain soaking the high-traffic area around Disneyland did not put a damper on the enthusiasm of healthy industry trend-seekers and retail professionals headed to the festival-like Expo West. Indeed, it was tough to single out a few favourites or stand-outs. However, for the sake of space, here are a few picks to watch for […]
IACP 2018: learning the secrets of the culinary professionals
Julie Lowry The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) gathered for an educational and informative weekend. Since the late 1970s the member-based group is predominantly comprised of chefs, nutritionists, restaurateurs, and artisan food producers. These skilful experts come together to share their knowledge and expertise. What started off as a group to support its members […]
Save the birds, conserve the planet
Patrick McMullan From left to right: David Yarnold, Peggy Shephard, Sir David Attenborough, Maggie Walker, Dave Morine. Lucire is UN Environment’s first fashion industry partner. The National Audubon Society’s 2018 gala, held at the iconic Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Plaza, celebrated the conservation of birds and nature in the presence of truly inspirational personalities. Atop […]
Jean Baptiste Lacroix Frederick M. Brown H&M Conscious Exclusive, meanwhile, scored another high-profile celebrity wearing the label: US actress Amanda Seyfried, who wore it to the première of her film, Gringo, on March 6 at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles. Again this was custom-designed: a sleeveless floor-length blue-grey gown made from […]
We selected TMG + Cirem Cosmetics Pre-Oscars Luxury Suite as the last stop on our ‘Tour d’Oscar 2018’ for a reason. After our marathon sprint around this past week’s bustling super-suites, there’s something nice about a party involving lots of relaxing, pampering, and comfy sofas to rest our still-weary feet. Ironically, TMG’s get-together was […]
Maison von Sorella takes a stand against influencers and bloggers
Above: From Von Sorella’s autumn–winter 2018–19 collection, one which you won’t see on influencer accounts, at least not with the company’s support. Those who have opted for the digital version of Lucire’s latest print issue may have read ‘The fall of the influencer’, bookending a story we did many years ago on the rise of […]
The invitations for Celebrity Connected’s Oscar weekend bash at the Taglyan were not printed on golden tickets, but they may as well have been. Everywhere you looked, there were delicious sweets, from hand-crafted waffle confections made on site to gorgeously packaged chocolates and cookies brought in from as far away as Kuwait (Monkey Cookies) […]
Colour returns to 2018 Oscars’ red-carpet fashion; The Shape of Water takes top honours
Rick Rowell/Getty Images Kevork Djansezian Above, from top: Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, with jewellery (Kuon earrings and bracelets, Umeutage bracelet and Suiren ring) by Niwaka. Lupita Nyong’o in Versace with Karahana earrings and rings, and Yaegasumi ring by Niwaka. Guillermo del Toro in Giorgio Armani with his Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture. Colour […]
