Neiman Marcus Group – the first major luxury retailer to directly invest in pre-owned luxury

    The exclusive partnership will serve as a catalyst for Neiman Marcus to enable its existing customers to participate in pre-owned, while also reaching new, younger shoppers ahead of their peak spending years. Neiman Marcus Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Fashionphile, a leading pre-owned e-commerce company focused exclusively on ultra-luxury … Read more

Glam: Gourmet: Fauchon, the renowned French food purveyor, to open a second luxury property in Kyoto, Japan

    Fauchon, one of the most creative Parisian patisseries adhering to the French culinary tradition, has been a well-known brand in Japan for the past 47 years, and currently manages 28 shops, two cafes, and two bakeries with cafes throughout the country. Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, President and CEO Fauchon Hospitality, announced the company will open a … Read more

High-End Carpentry – How It Can Totally Transform Your Home

    Carpentry is one of the oldest professions in the world, as wood was one of the first materials used by mankind for building and crafting. Some of the earliest known forms of the skill date back to around 7,000 years ago and were found in eastern Germany. It evolved into an art form … Read more

Guerlain introduces customized virtual try-on tool

  Guerlain fans are now able to try-on tens of makeup products in just a couple of minutes. French perfume, cosmetics and skincare house Guerlain is reinventing the digital beauty world and staying ahead of fast-moving beauty trends with a customized virtual try-on tool designed in partnership with technology company Voir. Voir’s technology now allows … Read more

How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste

Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better

Beards can be dirtier than dog fur – here’s how to keep yours clean

A survey claims bearded men carry more germs in their facial hair than dogs carry in their fur. Follow this guide to keep your bristles in top condition