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Givenchy Soin Noir. The second generation

Soin Noir: technology concentrated. Givenchy introduced second generation Soin Noir – the beauty-renewal skincare cream.   Six years ago, Laboratoires Parfums Givenchy introduced Soin Noir, a skincare product whose active ingredient is a very rare and little-known algae. In a never-ending quest for perfection, the House this year presented the second generation of this remarkable serum. … Read more

Epicurean Journeys of 2014: Spice blending is all about storytelling

The Luxury Collection Assouline Epicurean Journeys Book (Limited Edition). The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts unveiled its latest collaboration with Assouline, the publisher of the most sophisticated books in the world: Epicurean Journeys, a hardcover collection of original recipes by renowned chefs, including: Chef Jose Andres, Geoffrey Zakarian, Stephanie Le Quellec, Daniele Turco, Manjit Gill … Read more

Fairmont to seduce Spain with Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I Barcelona

Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I to open at BARCELONA’S ONLY URBAN RESORT HOTEL. As the 10th most-visited city in the world, Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe and a key hub for the cruise market, as well for MICE travel. It is also home to historical monuments including eight UNESCO World … Read more

Fashion’s billionaires club: the richest people you’ve never heard of

We know the brands – the Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters – but now meet the people getting rich out of our high-street spending habits

Private Residences by Small Luxury Hotels of the World – a hotel collection that gives you the ‘best of both worlds’

Full luxury hotel services but with added privacy: Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Launches Private Residences by SLH. Private Residences is a new hospitality concept recently introduced by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). SLH responds to the demands of the luxury hotel sector with the launch a hotel collection that gives you the … Read more