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Loubilaque – the lustrous lip lacquer like no other

July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by Editorial Team

Non-sticky and exceptionally comfortable on lips imparting highly dimensional shine and long-lasting colour. The most brilliant of leathers enters the world of lip colour. With Loubilaque, Christian Louboutin brings his signature sexy to a lustrous lip lacquer bottling the esprit of lacquer. Mounted with a small ring threaded with a silk ribbon, the vial can … Read more

The Legends and Fairy Tales: Fendi dancing across the enchanted Trevi Fountain in Rome

August 1, 2016July 8, 2016 by Editorial Team

From Rome with love. The first-ever fashion show at the iconic Trevi Fountain.
#‎Fendi90Years‬: A glimpse into an incredibly enchanted world.

Italian fashion house Fendi gave Fontana di Trevi in Rome a helping hand by supporting the renovation process. In return, the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world, became an unusual setting for a prestidigitation fashion show celebrating Fendi’s nine decades in fashion.

The fountain which appeared in several notable films, including Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, was the stage for a fantastical fairy tale world brought to life by Karl Lagerfeld with intricate embroidery, handmade appliqué, and a dreamy color palette.

Once upon a time, princesses danced across enchanted waters in lavishly adorned gowns. The Legends and Fairy Tales collection features romantic colors and ethereal materials such as organza, silk, and tulle.

In the interview preceding the show, you can see an aged Karl Lagerfeld explaining in a poetic manner the creative process and the idea of future at 82 years.

“Walking on water on the Fountain of Trevi is a fairy tale… something that will never happen again and never happened in the past. Since the Fellini movie with Madam Eckberg in the water nothing had happened in or under the Fountain,” explained Lagerfeld.

“I don’t have so much time left to have fun in the old way because I had enough of that in my life anyway. I have no idea about any kind of future. Future is the next season. Basta,” concluded Fendi’s Creative Director.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxmGFEmshgE

“Fendi’s craftsmanship shines with printed and hand painted fabrics, embroidered lace and rich velvet jacquards. A truly fantastical collection that could have only come to life in the Trevi Fountain,” commented Fendi.

The Trevi fountain was refurbished in 1998; the stonework was scrubbed and all cracks and other areas of deterioration were repaired by skilled artisans and the fountain was equipped with recirculating pumps.

In January 2013, Fendi announced a sponsorship of 2.2-million-eurofor the restoration of the fountain; it will be the most thorough restoration in the fountain’s history.

Restoration work began in June 2014 and was completed in November 2015. The restoration included the installation of more than 100 LED lights to improve the nighttime illumination of the fountain.

Go behind the scenes of the Legends and Fairy Tales collection that made its debut on July 7th at the Trevi Fountain. The craftsmanship involved in this collection is perplexing.

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Velvet Pure-The Homage To The Art of Traditional Perfumery

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Reseda flower/ (mignonette), a floral ingredient missing from scent creation in recent decades, is revived in the new Dolce & Gabbana fresh floral fragrance inspired by this herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. Reseda was used in flower arrangements, perfumes and potpourri.

With a name inspired by the scent’s pure, green floral quality, this new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance is defined by an unique green crystalline floralcy.

Mignonette flowers are extremely fragrant and are grown since ancient times for the sweet ambrosial scent of its flowers. A Victorian favourite, it was commonly grown in pots and in window-boxes to scent the city air. It was used also as a sedative and a treatment for bruises in Roman times.

The perfume is a blend of floral notes with crisp, floral accord of Galbanum, Jasmine and Cistus Labdanum, accompanied by a crisp fresh Fig Leaf Accord and airy Jasmin Alcoolat. The raw notes of Narcissus and Jonquille Absolutes are married with rich floral notes of North African Neroli and Geranium. Haitian Vetiver and Orris Butter are left for a grand finale.

Part of The Velvet collection of exclusive fragrances, the new 2016 Velvet Pure brings the wearer on an unprecedented olfactory journey to discover the origins and the history of Dolce&Gabbana. Just like a couture dress.

The Velvet Fragrance Collection draws its origins in the private memories of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Each of the twelve Velvet and two Velvet Oud perfumes are the fruit of a dedicated research into the ancient essences of Italian tradition, reinterpreted using contemporary perfume-making techniques.

Maison Margiela: topsy-turvy designs with historical depth

December 25, 2019July 7, 2016 by Editorial Team

In his most personal interpretation of the fashion house’s esprit, John Galliano references his origins as an 80s club kid in London as well as Napoleon

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano Collection – the ‘olfactory trompe l’oeil’ sextet

July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 by Editorial Team

Bottega Veneta is the latest luxury house to embrace the scent “wardrobing” concept. Bottega Veneta perfumers are dropping six perfume bottles at once, following in the footsteps of Bulgari, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Le Vestiaire des Parfums by Yves Saint Laurent, Derek Lam, and Jo Malone.

To create the one-of-a-kind look, customers now mix perfumes and change their fragrances to suit a particular state of mind and occasion.

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano is a collection of six unisex fragrances inspired by the Palladian gardens of the Veneto region of Italy, where the luxury Italian house was founded in 1966.

Numbered simply with Roman numerals by Creative Director Tomas Maier, each scent bottle ($295 apiece) is an ‘olfactory trompe l’oeil’, capturing different moments and experiences in the enchanting Palladian garden. Venetian cypress
leaves, sun-kissed pear, magnolia, azalea, aromatic herbs, and, the rose are the main ingredients of this collection.

“Palladio is a source of endless inspiration for me in many ways,” explained Tomas Maier, who conceived and oversaw the collection. “My father was an architect who studied the work of Palladio, so his teachings have always been part of my life even before I started as creative director at Bottega Veneta. Palladio was an artisan as well as an architect who sought balance and harmony in everything. The Palladian gardens that inspire this ‘Parco Palladiano’ collection represent a perfection on earth and an agricultural utopia.”

The work for the sextet was extanded on two years. Perfumes Michel Almairac, Daniela Andrier, who have already worked with Bottega Veneta, and Alexis Dadier, are the noses behind the new collection paying tribute to the Veneto region.

I- A fresh fragrance with floral notes of magnolia in a pale yellow hue. Bark serves as counterpoint, adding long-lasting woody accords.

II (the most intense)-The dark, energising green hue recalls a shaded spot under a cypress tree. The woody notes are balanced by spicy heart notes of pink pepper.

III – Fruity notes of pear tree create a succulent, enveloping fragrance, energised by refreshing mint accents. The orange-yellow hue evokes an orchard in early Autumn.

IV – With its bright, summery yellow hue, the fragrance features a unique blend of azalea and chestnut that creates a velvety and deeply feminine fragrance.

V- A fresh fragrance featuring elaborate aromatic notes. The crisp green hue evokes the powerful image of a tall tree in the late afternoon sun.

VI – Rich notes of rose are blended with woody accords to create a spicy, sumptuous and elegant scent in a delicate shade of pink.

Fearless Beauty or the Clé de Peau Beauté Autumn Winter 2016

July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 by Editorial Team

Clé de Peau Beauté’s 2016 AW makeup collection was conceived by Lucia Pieroni, Makeup Creative Director for Clé de Peau Beauté, through inspiration by Tamara de Lempicka, one of the most memorable female artists of the Art Deco period. The SHISEIDO Group’s high-prestige brand Clé de Peau Beauté hosted an autumn/winter 2016 event with the … Read more