Christian Louboutin’s Starlight – ideal for the woman who has everything

Christian Louboutin unveils Starlight bottle covered in 1,500 crystals. Shoe designer and new beauty guru Christian Louboutin unveiled a limited-edition luxury nail polish designed for a Domestic goddess. Starlight by Christian Louboutin, Louboutin’s latest adventure in beauty is a nail polish hand-decorated with 1,500 Strass crystals. Launched for the holidays, the exclusive polish is priced at … Read more

Ultraluxury Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle acquired by Estée Lauder

The Estée Lauder Companies to Acquire Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the storied fragrance brand established by the iconic perfumer Frédéric Malle, will enter The Estée Lauder Companies’ portfolio. While the acquisition is expected to close in January 2015, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Editions de Parfums … Read more

2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards to celebrate excellence in independent and artisan perfumery

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Institute for Art and Olfaction announced the opening of submissions for 2nd Annual Art and Olfaction Awards. The Art and Olfaction Awards, a program of The Institute for Art and Olfaction (IAO), celebrates excellence in global independent and artisan perfumery. Awarded to just … Read more

New York, Paris … Dubai. Why the desert mall is the height of couture

It attracts 80 million shoppers spending £3bn a year – but it’s never been seen as cool. Until last week, when Vogue went to the Gulf …

RODIN olio lusso, the ultimate ‘insider’ beauty brand, acquired by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder is becoming a bigger and a stronger high-end beauty conglomerate this year. The latest acquisition in The Estée Lauder Companies portfolio is RODIN olio lusso, a luxury skin care brand founded by the iconic New York stylist Linda Rodin. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2007, Rodin olio lusso – … Read more

Thierry Mugler ‘Les Exceptions’ high-end perfume collection

The reinvention of classic perfumery. Les Exceptions collection of five new high-end fragrances. French fashion & perfume house Thierry Mugler announces their own “reinvention of classic perfumery”. Returning to the traditions of fine perfumery, noses Olivier Polge and Jean-Christophe Hérault created five new eaux de parfum called “Les Exceptions”: Chyprissime, Supra-Floral, Over the Musk, Fougère Furieuse … Read more