From luxurious ornamentation to austere simplicity: the “Gorgeous” extremes of beauty

“Gorgeous” presents masterpieces from the Asian Art Museum and SFMOMA in provocative ways and stimulating new contexts to encourage viewers to ask the question “What is gorgeous?” The idea of ‘gorgeous,’ and whether it is valuable, has always been debated. Visitors of the new “Gorgeous” exhibition @ Asian Art Museum will encounter a selection of … Read more

L’Atelier de Givenchy: a wardrobe of seven new fine fragrances

  Seven new fragrances entitled L’Atelier de Givenchy form a new Givenchy perfume line which draws inspiration from the couture heritage of the House and iconic muse Audrey Hepburn. The perfume lineup evokes the feel of the House’s sumptuous fabrics and showcases distinctive character that appeals to both men and women. The names of the … Read more

Lupita Nyong’o joins Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz as Maison Lancome’s ambassador

Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning … Read more

Mika Ninagawa for Shu Uemura third makeup and skincare collection

Mik a Ninagawa for Shu Uemura – New Spring Collection 2014.   Mika Ninagawa‘s combination of Alice in Wonderland with an the explosion of spring madness is encapsulated in the Shu Uemura’s makeup and skincare collection for Spring Summer 2014. Known for her vibrant colored photographs of flowers, goldfish, and landscapes, photographer and director Mika … Read more

Blue Therapy Serum-in-oil

 The repair on an oil. The power of a serum.       Forget hibernating, get ready to love your skin again. Always at the cutting edge of texture formulation, French luxury skin care company Biotherm (owned by L’Oréal group under the Luxury Products division) has, for the first time, succeeded in uniting the power of … Read more

Golden Riviera for the Summer 2014 season

  For this summer, luxury beauty label Lancôme unveiled Golden Riviera, a summer makeup line which encapsulates “sand, surf and sun.” Sun-kissed golden hues are promoted by Ukrainian/ Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy (one of the highest earning models in the fashion industry) – the face of the new beauty collection which promises to offers a natural … Read more