High-end fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand Le Labo acquired by Estée Lauder

Le Labo (“The Lab”), the high-end fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand with a distinct French heritage, was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies. The acquisition is expected to close in November 2014. Founded in 2006 by fragrance industry veterans Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi, Le Labo provides a highly selective assortment of exceptional fragrance and … Read more

From circles to Chanel trainer envy: what’s hot and what’s not on planet fashion this week

Love: Cupertino, Kristin Scott Thomas, proper weekend telly, Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt cologne. Loathe: under-arm bag squish, urban chic, footballer style, Barbie

Louvre Abu Dhabi scoops up 300 masterpieces from France

Monet, Leonardo, Van Gogh and Matisse among artworks to go on display at the £400m Arab museum when it opens in December 2015

2014 Nature’s Best Photography Awards – An inspiring photographic journey from the wild to the walls of the Smithsonian.

2014 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards Exhibition. Art meets science through the lens of the camera and the creative eye of the public. Throughout the ages artists and scientists have looked to the planet for inspiration. The 2014 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards Exhibition, one of the most highly-respected … Read more

Women are progressively dominating the car-buying process

The Augmentation of Female Influence in the Automotive Industry. What do women want in a car?, What does female empowerment mean for the automotive industry? With an increase in licences issued to women, there are now more women than men on the road in the United States, a trend that is also being forecasted for … Read more

More than 100 million smart watches to be in use worldwide by 2019

Smart Watches In-use to Reach Over 100mn by 2019, Juniper Research Finds. A new report by Juniper Research has forecast that more than 100 million smart watches will be in use worldwide by 2019, with a host of premium brand launches over the next 12 -18 months bringing the category into mainstream consumer consciousness. According … Read more