Lucire publisher adds automotive title for potential licensing

Wellington, December 19 (JY&A Media) The publisher of Lucire, the only magazine brand licensed from New Zealand, has launched a second title into print, Autocade. Currently totalling five editions worldwide, Lucire was originally a fashion website launched in 1997 that took the then-unprecedented step of extending its brand into a print format in 2004. Publishing […]

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One of fashion’s online pioneers, Lucire, celebrates its 25th anniversary

Wellington, October 13 (JY&A Media) Lucire, the international fashion magazine that started in Wellington, commemorates its 25th anniversary on Friday week New Zealand time.    Originally an online publication, it has since expanded to international editions both in print and on the web.    The brainchild of Wellingtonian Jack Yan, Lucire started in his former […]

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Lucire awarded most pioneering online fashion magazine in UK’s Luxlife Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards

Wellington, June 7 (JY&A Media) As it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, New Zealand fashion magazine Lucire has picked up an award from the UK’s Luxlife magazine as part of the latter’s Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards for 2022.    ‘Ultimately, the Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards were launched to determine and recognize the […]

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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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Instagram shuts down Lucire’s and others’ accounts with no explanation

Wellington, October 2 (JY&A Media) A number of Instagram accounts have been shut down with no violation of their terms and conditions, including the account for international fashion magazine Lucire.    Activity on social media, especially Reddit, suggests that Instagram has been closing numerous accounts without warning, and barring any attempts at the link they […]

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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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When a fashion magazine publisher runs for mayor, the events are a little different

Wellington, New Zealand, July 25 (JY&A Media) Lucire publisher Jack Yan is running for Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand, and in typical fashion, he’s called upon friends and colleagues to hold an event that’ll please fashionistas.    The event, which benefited his mayoral campaign as well as cancer charity CanTeen, saw Lucire fashion editor Sopheak […]

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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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