The Opal Effect: This is the first time the artificial gemstones are used in a cosmetic solution

How this Luminizing Face Enhancer uses powdered nature-identical opal for a 360-degree glow. The Luminizing Face Enhancer has 360-degree radiance due to the unique play of color of Kyocera’s Kyoto Opal technology, giving wearers a lustrous shine as if wearing jewels on their face. Kyocera and SHISEIDO Develop the World’s First-Ever Cosmetic Face Powder Using … Read more

folkloric imaginations: A look back at the Dior and Fendi Haute Couture shows – Fall/Winter 2022-2023

Dior and Fendi Fall/Winter 2022-2023 haute couture collections reinvent the women’s wardrobe. The Haute Couture week in Paris was a golden opportunity for luxury Maisons to present their latest autumn-winter 2022-2023 collection. The week-long event included the presence of two LVMH Maisons, Dior and Fendi, who unveiled their exceptional new creations. A look back at … Read more

LVMH-owned Sephora leaves Russia

The French chain of cosmetic stores Sephora announced the sale of 100% of the shares of its subsidiary in Russia to its local General Manager, reported the press service of the LVMH luxury holding, which owns Sephora and operated stores in 34 cities in Russia. Sephora enters into an agreement for the sale of 100% … Read more

Discretionary spending continued to drive growth across fashion-forward sectors. Report

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales in June Reflect Rising Prices for Essentials, Continued Leisure Spending. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. consumer retail spending excluding automotive increased +9.5% year-over-year (YOY) in June, while retail sales excluding auto and gas rose +6.1% YOY. Rising prices—particularly … Read more

Fleur du Désert, the newest oud fragrance by Louis Vuitton’s Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

Following Ombre Nomade, Les Sables Roses and Nuit de Feu, Louis Vuitton introduces Fleur du Désert, the newest oud fragrance by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. “Jasmine, orange blossom, and rose were brought to Europe by caravan from different regions in the Orient. My idea was simply to state these natural wonders in their original setting.” – … Read more

65% of Luxury Consumers Take Into Account High-End Brands’ Sustainable Commitments When Deciding on Purchases

Luxury companies are uniquely positioned to help create a better world, say Comité Colbert x BCG. To understand what lies ahead for the luxury industry, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partnered with Comité Colbert, the France’s luxury authority, to survey luxury sector consumers and interview numerous experts and leaders across the space. The companies identified five … Read more