2015 results confirm the capacity for LVMH to gain market share despite economic uncertainty

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group announced “Excellent Performance” in 2015, record revenue and operating profit. In an uncertain economic environment, the giant luxury conglomerate can rely on the desirability of its brands and the agility of their teams to further strengthen in 2016 the leadership in the world of high quality products. The … Read more

Marc the Moment: Marc Jacobs Beauty Exclusive

“Beauty to me is in the unexpected – it’s what surprises you” – Marc Jacobs.

Winona Ryder Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir

In 2013, fashion designer Marc Jacobs expanded his beauty empire with the addition of color cosmetics, a complement to the creator’s signature fashion line Marc Jacobs, “aiming towards women that luxuriate in minimalistic couture”. This January, the collection debuted in UK.

“Creating the person you show the world at any given time is part of the joy of being a woman or a man. I wanted to make creative choices that would transmit a feeling, a spirit, and encourage people to express themselves – to finish their look,” said Marc Jacobs explaining the role of beauty in the Marc Jacobs’ portfolio.

“I love make-up. I love that it transforms. It lets you be who you want to be, lets you say what you want to say. It gives you a
voice, a vision, while having a good time,” added the designer.

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“In 2013, fashion designer Marc Jacobs brought his signature rule-breaking creativity to make-up with the launch of Marc Jacobs Beauty. And now, the long-anticipated UK launch is landing exclusively at Harrods in January,” announced the iconic Knightsbridge store, where it premieres .uxurious textures and targeted formulas from the Marc Jacobs Beauty wardrobe.

The latest addition to the collection is the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir, a “Major Volume” Mascara delivering big volume and length. Inspired by Marc’s mother – who used to shave fibers from black velvet ribbon and apply them to her lashes in between coats of mascara for a dramatic effect – a similar look is achieved with a cream and gel wax formula plus a curvy brush that separates and defines every lash.

Winona Ryder stars in the 2016 Marc Jacobs Beauty campaign photographed by David Sim. The images were inspired by one of Marc Jacobs favorite films, Last Year at Marienbad directed by Alain Resnais.

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Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara

Sublimage La Creme, Chanel’s most advanced skincare wardrobe

Chanel debuted the next generation of its Sublimage complete anti-aging skincare experience. The 2016 Sublimage Revitalising moisturiser is available in a versatile, creamy texture ideal for any climate, day or night, for face and for the eyes. The Sublimage line comes in three versions: light as silk satin SUBLIMAGE LA CRÈME TEXTURE FINE; the rich … Read more

#OnlySophia: Sophia Loren for Dolce & Gabbana Rosa Excelsa Rinascita – Act One

Sophia Loren and her five sons restore Villa Valguanera to its former renaissance glory.

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The Oscar-winning Italian silver screen legend Sophia Loren has been chosen again by the Dolce&Gabbana fashion house to front the ‘Rosa Excelsa’ spring campaign. Like the Sophia Loren N°1 lipstick launched in September 2015, Dolce & Gabbana Rosa Excelsa Rinascista is a loving tribute from the Italian powerhouse to Oscar-winning Italian actress. The first video in a trilogy of film clips directed by Giuseppe Tornatore is titled “Rinascita – Act One“. Once again Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana include different generations of the same family. The cinematic project features a soundtrack composed by Ennio Morricone.

Mother Sophia Loren and her five sons return to their ancient family home, a beautiful yet visibly eroded Sicilian Villa, which they restore to its former glory. The action takes place at Villa Valguanera where the family is knocking down walls, repairing the roof, cleaning frescoes, and plastering the walls.

Sophia Loren for Dolce & Gabbana Lipstick

The rose is a recurrent motif throughout Dolce & Gabbana’s runway collections. Used for the first time in perfumery, the African Dog Rose premieres in the Rosa Excelsa fragrance creation. This rare note is combined with theenveloping femininity of the Turkish Rose Absolute, highly-prized in perfumery for its olfactive intensity.

The new skincare hero: Sisleya L’Integral Anti-Age

Persian Acacia, Lindera Extract, Yeast and soy protein complex are the key ingredients of a new skincare hero from skincare experts Sisley. Targeting visible signs of ageing, the luxurious new treatment focuses on behavioural ageing, stress, sun, and late nights. This bouquet of dangerous elements is causing visible signs of deterioration including fine lines, loss … Read more

Makeup in middle age: is it time to bin your red lipstick?

My relationship with make-up has definitely changed since I turned 40 – but there’s no chance I’m giving up my lipstick