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An even more convincing EV case
MG’s ZS EV starts, after the government rebate, at NZ$41,365, making it a very compelling entrant—more so than the 2021 model which we already thought highly of. Jack Yan explains

 

Distinctively designed
Here’s a selection of new releases that have something distinctive about their appearance: from a Mercedes-Benz interior to a colour-changing gin

 

Leading a thriving cultural centre
Diriger un centre culturel florissant
With the Saudi National Museum hosting a Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition, Taha Sakr and Mohamed Samir sat down with museum director-general HE Laila Al-Fadagh, on how the initiative with the jewellery house began, and what other programmes she has in store
Alors que le Musée national saoudien accueille une exposition Van Cleef & Arpels, Taha Sakr et Mohamed Samir ont rencontré la directrice générale du musée SE Laila Al-Fadagh
From the March 2023 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2023 de Lucire KSA

 

The best of everything
Le meilleur de tout
Supermodel, presenter, and yoga teacher Rachel Hunter says the times we live in demand that we all get grounded and find inner peace. Jack Yan and Amanda Satterthwaite speak with her
Rachel Hunter, mannequin, présentatrice et professeur de yoga, estime que l’époque dans laquelle nous vivons exige que nous nous ressourcions et trouvions la paix intérieure. Jack Yan et Amanda Satterthwaite s’entretiennent avec elle
Photographed by/Photographié par Paddy Foss
Make-up, hair and styling by/Maquillage, coiffure et stylismé par Krisztina Moricz

 

Gravitational pull
Model and actress Holland Smith has journeyed into acting after years in sport at a national level. She shares her story with Jack Yan
Photographed and art-directed by Christina Deo
Photography assisted by Stephen Shilling
Styled by Patrick Surach
Make-up by Nicole Rivera
Modelled by Holland Smith
From issue 42 of Lucire

 

Order the latest issue of Lucire
Starring Rachel Hilbert on the cover, photographed by Lindsay Adler, styled by Cannon, make-up by Joanne Gair, and hair by Linh Nguyen; with additional fantastic, original shoots by Damien Carney, Dave Richards, Josh Fogel, the Riker Brothers, Klaudia Żupnik, and Karo Bill. Plus we profile Reem Acra, Mandeep Dhillon, Beth Dover, and Searching, look at Paris’s spring 2023 fashions, visit Finest Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, talk to perfumer Ernesto Collado—and, of course, reflect on 25 years of Lucire

 

With a difference
Avec une différence
Think beyond the ordinary with this month’s fashion and lifestyle selection
Pensez au-delà de l'ordinaire avec notre sélection de ce mois-ci

 

Daphne Zuniga: 10 things about me
Formerly bearing an address at Melrose Place, Daphne Zuniga is a tireless campaigner for our planet and our fellow citizens
First published in the September 2005 issue of Lucire

 

Sensible with spice
The Opel Corsa has been one of our most anticipated B-segment hatchbacks, in theory a cut above the likes of the Toyota Yaris. Jack Yan samples one of the first ones in the country and sees if his expectations are met
Photographed by the author

 

The joy of performance
Le plaisir de la performance
While she has had a number of high-profile comedy and dramedy roles, Olivia Macklin has talents in all genres, having been trained in the theatre, as Jack Yan discovers
Si elle a eu un certain nombre de rôles de comédies et de dramatiques très médiatisés, Olivia Macklin a des talents dans tous les genres, ayant été formée au théâtre, comme le découvre Jack Yan
Photographed by/Photographié par Josh Fogel
Make-up by/Maquillage par Beth Follert
Hair by/Coiffure par Erika Vanessa
Styled by/Stylé par Karlee Parrish
Photography assisted by/Photographie assisté par Nick Sutjongdro
First published in issue 45 of Lucire
Dans le 45e numéro de Lucire

 

Courtney Perna: taking her chances
The Emmy-winning host is doing it for herself and the sisterhood on her daring digital talk show, Brunch with Courtney Perna. Jody Miller speaks with her

 

Best of both worlds
Not ready to go full EV? MG’s plug-in hybrid, the HS Plus EV, is a very convincing C-segment crossover that blends the best of both worlds, writes Jack Yan
Photographed by the author

 

Glancing back: the 25th anniversary edition
Retour en arrière: l’édition du 25e anniversaire
Our print editions have regularly featured a page looking back into our history. For our 25th anniversary, we check out our archives from 25, 10 and 5 years ago
Un regard sur nos archives, il y a 25 (en guise de célébration), 15 et 5 ans
First published in the October 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro de l’octobre 2022 de Lucire KSA

 

Do try it at home
Merrill J. Fernando is well known as the founder and public face of Sri Lanka’s Dilmah Tea, a Brands with a Conscience Award winner. Jack Yan spoke with him on social responsibility, family and his company’s part in the relief efforts for the Boxing Day tsunami
First published in issue 20 of Lucire

 

The next level
Le prochain niveau
This month’s lifestyle selection goes from the urban jungle to the moneyed community of Pebble Beach, California
La sélection de style de vie de ce mois-ci commence par la jungle urbaine et se termine à Pebble Beach, en Californie

 

Keeping it simple
As one of three cars on the New Zealand market under the NZ$20,000 mark, is the MG 3 worth your time? Jack Yan finds out
Photographed by the author

 

Enjoy a taste of Lucire KSA for July 2022
Beyond our usual distribution, you can read Lucire KSA’s July 2022 issue right here on the web this month, in English and in French

 

The spirit of Alsace
Lola Cristall checks out the new book from celebrated chef Gabriel Kreuther, showing his craftsmanship and culinary delights, which readers can attempt to re-create
Photographed by Paul Wagtouicz and Evan Sung

 

For all seasons
Jack Yan tests the Kia Sportage X-Line 2·0 Diesel AWD, a crossover that blends capability with 2020s style
Photographed by the author

 

Blooming with good vibes
Actress Violett Beane has some things in common with her God Friended Me character Cara Bloom, but has ambitions beyond her love of acting, she tells Jack Yan
Photographed by Jon Moe
Make-up by Jamie Dorman
Styled by Brittany Lovoi
Hair by Lino Martínez
First published in issue 40 of Lucire

 

Taking one moment at a time
Un pas à la fois
Megan West’s career, which began when she was six, has seen her tackle an astounding range of roles. The actress shares insights into her work, and what gives her balance, with Jack Yan
La carrière de Megan West, qui a débuté à l’âge de six ans, l’a vue s’attaquer à une gamme étonnante de rôles. L’actrice partage un aperçu de son travail et de ce qui fait son équilibre avec Jack Yan
Photographed by/photographié par Lucas Passmore

Make-up by/maquillage par Beth Follert
Styled by/stylé par Karlee Parrish
First published in issue 44 of Lucire
Dans le 44e numéro de Lucire

 

The rise of game fashion
L’essor de la mode des jeux
Facebook’s plans for the metaverse are nothing new. Riveka Thevendran looks at the history of fashion in gaming, where even big-name designers have found themselves working
Les plans de Facebook pour le métavers ne sont pas nouveaux. Riveka Thevendran se penche sur l’histoire de la mode dans les jeux, où même des créateurs de renom se sont retrouvés à travailler
First published in the March 2022 issue of Lucire KSA
Dans le numéro du mars 2022 de Lucire KSA

 

Active luxury
Le luxe actif
Our lifestyle selection’s all about being on the go, from fast cars and SUVs to watches and laptops
Notre sélection de style de vie consiste à être actif, des voitures rapides et SUV aux montres et ordinateurs portables

 

Mixing genres
Jack Yan considers why Lucire has named the Kia EV6 its latest Car to Be Seen in winner

 

Tulles and tiaras
Anyone up to date on the latest season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will surely recognize Sutton Stracke—socialite, philanthropist and haute couture client. Here, Stracke chats to Reilly Sullivan about her passion for custom, in particular Italian Alta Moda, and the cities and experiences that have defined her style
Photographed by Stefanie Keenan

First published in the May 2021 issue of Lucire KSA

 

 

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