Applying perfume to our skin? It may seem almost old-fashioned Created by Amsterdam-based artist Lucy McRae along with synthetic biologist Sheref Mansy, Swallowable Parfum is essentially a capsule containing synthetic fragrant lipid molecules that mimic the structure of the fat molecules naturally found in the body. When those lipids get metabolized by the body’s enzymes, … Read more
Brazil backs lingerie-clad Gisele Bundchen ad Brazil’s National Advertising Council denied a request Thursday to ban a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen after a government agency called it sexist. “The stereotypes in this ad campaign are common in society, easily identifiable and do not denigrate women,” the council’s members said. Brazil’s Ministry for … Read more
Luxury sellers look to Latin America Latin America is viewed as a growth market for luxury products, said media and marketing executives who attended the Festival of Media Latam in Miami Beach. As growth in mature markets around the world slows and disposable income increases in Latin America, “now all the luxury brands need Latin … Read more
These are the latest creations that the Swiss finest watch brands released for Christmas: BULGARI – Mediterranean Eden watch Mediterranean Eden, the latest creation from Bulgari, draws inspiration from the history and culture of the Mediterranean basin. Its subtle construction, at the crossroads of watchmaking and jewellery, is firmly rooted in the heritage of the … Read more
Samsung to unveil new Android model Samsung Electronics planned to unveil a new smartphone based on Google’s latest version of the Android operating system. The announcement came after the world’s second-biggest handset maker put off the launch of the new device based on the Ice Cream Sandwich system while the world paid tribute to Apple … Read more
L2, a think tank that conducts research on digital business innovation, has released its annual study on the most web-savvy designers. L2 Digital IQ Index reports provide brands with a benchmark to measure digital competence against peers. Developed by L2 founder and NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway, the Digital IQ is a tool that scores … Read more