The impact of the total ban on animal testing on the cosmetics industry

How the total ban on animal testing will impact the cosmetics industry? From March 2013 it is illegal for manufacturers to test any cosmetic ingredient on an animal. Even if the European Commission might grant exemptions, the ramifications are monumental for cosmetic companies and the industry is currently striving to adapt itself to the new … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Isabelle Gellé – owner Les Parfums d’Isabelle

Since 2007, Isabelle Gellé, a French perfumer based in Yorkshire has been striving to make people rediscover the smells of Nature through botanical perfumes. Ahead of her time, Isabelle anticipated that consumers would want to return to periods when natural ingredients were the only known things around. Isabelle is a native of the Indian ocean … Read more

Kinetique – key beauty & personal care trend of the year

Encompassing electricity and energy in beauty: Mintel beauty & personal care forecasts Kinetique as key trend for 2012 According to Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2012 is Kinetique.  and “beauty that’s plugged in”, “Beauty that’s plugged in” trend is set to drive innovation in … Read more

First L’OCCITANE Spa in North America

Club Med Opens the First L’OCCITANE Spa in North America Club Med – the world’s leading all-inclusive brand with more than 80 resorts worldwide – unveils the first L’OCCITANE-branded spa in North America at its Florida property, Club Med Sandpiper Bay. The Club Med Spa by L’OCCITANE marks the conclusion of a major $28 million … Read more

More Dior: Christian Dior launches DiorMag

Dior is yours For Dior house February 29th is not only a whole extra day, but a breach in the calendar, a door that opens onto another time.  Thats why Dior have chosen to launch its new e-magazine on leap day that slips in between February 28th and March 1st. The new Diormag promises “fresh … Read more

What if water is the most precious gift? Green Cross, Armani water campaign expanding in Africa, Latin America and Asia

What if water is the most precious gift? Discover the Green Cross International’s projects at 1.618 Sustainable Luxury – www.1618-paris.com!   Water covers 75% of the planet, but only 3% of this is fresh water and less than 1% (0.7%) is actually accessible to meet all our needs. Children are always the first victims of … Read more