No cruel cosmetics in Europe: cosmetics testing on animals finally banned by EU

Starting March 11, the European Union bans the cosmetic products that were either tested on animals or contain ingredients that were tested on animals. The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has been at the forefront of the European campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics for 23 years. It has been a long … Read more

Bernard Arnault: “2012 was another remarkable year for LVMH”

LVMH well-equipped to continue its growth momentum Despite an uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, says it is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum across all business groups in 2013. LVMH recorded revenue of €28.1 billion in 2012, an increase of 19% compared to 2011. … Read more

The Perfume Foundation: Babies perfume need better regulation

The Perfume Foundation asks the EU Commission to review the Cosmetic Directive for babies perfume The Perfume Foundation, Europe’s first association dedicated to the protection of consumer health in proposing new global standards for perfumes, cautions that the perfumes for babies need better regulation. The Perfume Foundation asks the EU Commission to review the Cosmetic … Read more

Oscar de la Renta opens first UK store

80-year-old designer Oscar de la Renta launched new London flagship. De la Renta’s boutique was inaugurated on Mount Street and is the first space to have separate areas for bridal, home and children’s collections. Located near other luxury store Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and Balenciaga, the shop is Oscar’s largest store to date and fourteenth … Read more

The Rosé Paradox menu paired with Dom Perignon Rose Vintage 2002

Dom Perignon Rose Vintage 2002: The launch of Dom Perignon’s dark jewel On January 23, 2013, Dom Perignon revealed its latest rose vintage, Dom Perignon Rose Vintage 2002, in Istanbul. To mark this special day, Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy invited two renowned Creators to interpret Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2002: chef Jean-François Piège and … Read more

THE PERFUME FOUNDATION celebrates 18th Anniversary

THE PERFUME FOUNDATION, the leading authority on environmental and health issues related to fragrances and scents, celebrates its 18th Anniversary. For almost two decades, THE PERFUME FOUNDATION encourages a new perfumery industry contributing to the cultural heritage of perfume. THE PERFUME FOUNDATION advocates for a come back to the basic foundation of Perfume – a … Read more