The Kiwi connection to Europe’s latest fashion designer autobiography

Wellington and London, May 30 (JY&A Media) What do you get when you mix the talents of Sweden’s king of swimwear and a fashion magazine publisher in New Zealand? Only the sensational new autobiography that hit UK and European shelves last Thursday, with a star-studded launch party this Tuesday night at Stockholm’s Nobis Hotel.   […]

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New Zealand fashion magazine Lucire’s Saudi Arabian edition a hit

Wellington, June 13 (JY&A Media) Lucire, the international fashion magazine started in New Zealand in 1997, is on to a hit in Saudi Arabia, where the publication finds itself in first and businesses classes on Saudia, the country’s national carrier, and in their lounges.    A monthly, as it was originally in New Zealand in […]

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Ikea will move into fashion next, predicts Swedish author Stefan Engeseth

When fashion becomes cyclical, Ikea could be the company that could come in and break the mould Stockholm and Wellington, October 28 (JY&A Media) Swedish author and business thinker Stefan Engeseth predicts that Ikea’s next move will be into the world of fashion.    Mr Engeseth says that Ikea’s expertise lends itself easily to the […]

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Sopheak Seng puts Wellington fashion in focus with Cup Day Carnival events

Wellington, January 20 (JY&A Media) Sopheak Seng, stylist and fashion editor of Lucire, is one of the judges for Wellington Cup Day’s Fashion in the Field. As a preview, he will helm a mini-fashion show for the event’s barrier launch this Wednesday, January 22, at Midland Park.    The barrier announcement will commence at 10 […]

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Jack Yan's mayoral campaign function brings Wellingtonians together in a high-fashion setting

Wellington, July 25 (JY&A Media) Mayoral candidate Jack Yan’s fund-raiser at Soi last week brought together many Wellingtonians in a high-fashion setting, including double Olympian Dick Joyce, former CentrePort chairman Nigel Gould, online publishing pioneer and author Richard MacManus, jewellery designer Victoria Taylor, city councillors and one council candidate.    The event, which donated 10 […]

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Lucire partners with Synergy Events for Emerging Trends show at Boston Fashion Week

Wellington, September 5 (JY&A Media) Lucire has been known as a lightning rod for new talent, and is one of the media partners behind Boston Fashion Week, and its Emerging Trends 2011 Runway Show on September 24, at 8 p.m., at the Cyclorama.    This event, with Lucire as media partner, will focus on up-and-coming […]

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Sopheak Seng appointed fashion editor of Lucire

Wellington, July 4 (JY&A Media) Sopheak Seng has been appointed fashion editor of Lucire, taking over from Samantha Hannah.    Mr Seng had worked in the workroom for Robyn Mathieson before styling and merchandising for the Wellington designer.    ‘I am delighted that Sopheak has agreed to join Lucire,’ says Jack Yan, the magazine’s publisher. […]

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