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34 year-old Demna Gvasalia emerged as the best choice for Balenciaga

October 8, 2015October 7, 2015 by Editorial Team

Balenciaga Maison welcomes Demna Gvasalia as artistic director. 34-year-old German national of Georgian origin Demna Gvasalia is the new new artistic director of Balenciaga’s collections, announced Kering luxury Group, Balenciaga’s owner. Demna Gvasalia will take creative responsibility for the brand’s collections and the image of the maison. He will present his first collection for the … Read more

‘It’s not about fabric, it’s about dreams’: how Ralph Lauren created an empire

December 25, 2019October 7, 2015 by Editorial Team

Though not everyone buys into his fantasy fashion world, the story of the tie salesman who went on to dress Oscar winners is a classic American Dream tale

Geophysic with Gyrolab, a milestone range by Jaeger-LeCoultre

October 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

In 1958, the International Geophysical Year, Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre created a chronometer timepiece for scientists on missions. Capable of withstanding the magnetic fields of the North Pole while losing nothing of its precision, its overriding characteristic was extreme resistance.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is now choosing to revive this legendary name in two models – the new Geophysic True Second watch and the Geophysic Universal Time watch.

The case of the Geophysic True Second watch measures exactly 39.6 mm, the perfect size according to the Swiss luxury Maison. The case-back is screwed in, like that of the 1958 model, so as to ensure greater water-resistance. This flowing visual effect is enhanced by the fact that the eye does not linger on any screws, while the watch features the inherent reliability of a system traditionally used to equip diving watches. The case middle also echoes the original with its extremely dynamic Super-Luminova dots that enable easy reading in the dark.

The movements driving the Geophysic collection are automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibers 770 and 772, and an atypical balance wheel featuring a non-circular configuration that required lengthy research in order to reduce air resistance. Named the Gyrolab, this device was initially developed in a laboratory version back in 2007 to equip the Master Compressor Extreme Lab 1 watch. It took eight years to transition from the confidential version to one that could be incorporated into an entire watch line. Geophysic is the first collection to enjoy the full benefits of this key breakthrough and its determining influence on
the precision of the watch.

“This precision is also expressed by the true seconds system that causes the seconds hand to move forwards while “beating the second”, meaning by performing a jump every second. This is no ordinary feat for a mechanical movement, and one that does not disturb the smooth running of the watch,” explained Jaeger-LeCoultre watch manufacture.

“The remarkable calibers driving the Geophysic line are the first to feature an oscillating weight – crafted from a single block of solid gold – bearing the ‘anchor’ motif that is also the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo. Strategically cut out and more open than a classic weight, it enables the eye to reconstruct the movement that it generously reveals in the course of its rotations,” added the Grande Maison.

Despite the sophisticated nature of these mechanisms, they are both functional and easily adjustable by merely positioning the crown.

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Changing your skin destiny – Conversations with Cate Blanchett

October 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

This fall, SK-II, Procter & Gamble’s Prestige luxury skincare line, is opening a Pop-Up Studio in New York City‘s SoHo district for a limited time, October 3rd through October 31st 2015. The Pop-Up is celebrating the launch of #ChangeDestiny campaign and the new SK-II Mid-Day Essence. SK-II’s latest comprehensive research on skin science dispels the myth that skin aging is something that happens later in life. SK-II found that invisible aging of the skin actually begins in the 20s. Additional studies conducted by SK-II indicate that women who start using Facial Treatment Essence in their 20s look significantly younger in their 30s and 40s.

Pitera – discovered over 35 years ago and made up of a delicate composition of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, saccharides and organic acids – continues to astound researchers with its wealth of benefits.

Global Brand Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, launched the campaign at the New York Pop-Up Studio and will bring her personal experiences and Change Destiny story to life. A new video shares the stories of women who have embraced change in their lives and ultimately changed their own destiny.

“I have long believed that the continual use of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence has by far been one of the best beauty decisions, dare I say investments, that I could have ever made. Having used SK-II for over 12 years now, I can say it has changed and shaped the destiny of my skin. I am proud to be part of SK-II’s efforts to further inspire women to embrace change in all aspects of their lives,” said Cate Blanchett.

At the Pop-Up, SK-II will also introduce the new Mid-Day Essence – a hydrating facial spray created for women on-the-go that can be used to refresh skin throughout the day. It moisturizes to combat dull, dry skin brought on by daily stressors to give skin a boost, anytime, anywhere. Mid-Day Essence instantly reduces visible effects of oxidative stress on the skin’s surface while strengthening the skin moisture barrier over time. With fine mist particles that are a quarter of the size of visible skin pores, the Mid-Day Essence allows better penetration of its key ingredients in the skin’s surface, even through makeup. When used together with Facial Treatment Essence, results show a 1.8 times increase in skin’s hydration.

The Pop-Up will offer personalized skin consultations using SK-II’s analysis tool, the Beauty Imaging System. This unique technology helps visualize the skin’s visible age to help determine a product regimen designed exclusively for an individual’s skin concerns and also shows a simulation of improved skin appearance. Consumers can also track their improvement over time, allowing consumers to take control of their skin’s destiny at any age.

Paris fashion week: Céline’s art collaboration is a natural fit

December 25, 2019October 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

Influential label eschews fashion circus and commissions Danish artist Thomas Poulsen, aka FOS, to create a catwalk space for its strong spring/summer show

Mirror The World: Vivienne Westwood puts Venice centre stage on the Paris catwalk

October 5, 2015 by Editorial Team

This collection was named ‘Mirror the World‘ and it’s about saving Venice (and the rest of the world) from the effects of climate change.

Describing Venice as an ’emporium of culture’ Vivienne Westwood’s Spring Summer 2016 show references its ‘carnivals’, the dressing up, the disguises and how anything can seem possible; the poor can become rich, ugly can be beautiful and men can turn into women (and vice versa).

The carnival influences are very apparent in the collection, most notably through the harlequin, the most representative poor character of Commedia dell’arte. who makes his own costume from fabric leftovers. Exploring this idea, ‘harlequin’ inspired patchworks are found on knitwear, suiting and swimwear.

UNISEX tailoring continues to be an integral part of the collection using Savile Row techniques, British linens and typical furnishing fabrics, while referencing the title of the show, ‘broken mirror’ dresses explore the concept of putting back together broken pieces of a mirror and how it is impossible to reconstruct it perfectly (there will be gaps and cracks), but that you’ll create something new.