150 of Dior’s most beautiful dresses in the Sixtieth Anniversary Book

“While we have always loved the brand, after flipping through the books we can confidently say, “J’Adore Dior” 150 of its most beautiful haute couture dresses by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre and John Galliano illuminate a 400-page bookDior’s Sixtieth Anniversary Book, a definitive anthology of one of the world’s foremost … Read more

Sustainable sourcing of marine ingredients in cosmetics

Marine sourcing to increase in the coming years. Marine Ingredients in Cosmetics: Sustainability implications  The popularity of marine ingredients is leading to concerns that large-scale sourcing, or non-sustainable production methods, could disrupt marine ecosystems already under strain. With the cosmetics industry having an insatiable appetite for novel ingredients, Organic Monitor expects marine sourcing to increase … Read more

PPR’s third-quarter 2012 results: luxury division revenue jumps 12%

PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld’s new fragrance line scheduled for 2014

Karl Lagerfeld, one of the world’s most influential and iconic designers, announced a new fragrance to be launched in 2014. The internationally renowned haute couture fashion house will launch the new perfume line under Interparfums, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics. The two companies signed a worldwide and exclusive license agreement to create, produce and … Read more

Rouge, Dita Von Teese second signature fragrance

Dita Von Teese launches second signature fragrance American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, and actress Dita Von Teese, frequently dubbed “the Queen of Burlesque“, presented the second foray into the world of perfume keeping Von Teese’s fascination with 1940s cinema and classic retro style. Dita Von Teese Rouge fragrance is a combination of orange bergamot, … Read more

Global luxury market forecast: Fundamentals for growth remain strong, but it’s going to be a bumpy ride

Bain Projects Global Luxury Goods Market Will Grow Overall by 10% in 2012, Though Major Structural Shifts in Market Emerge Strong Holiday Sales Will Cap Off Strong Performance in 2012 Worldwide luxury goods market revenues will grow by seven percent in the final three months of 2012 versus the same period in 2011, culminating in full … Read more