How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste

Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better

La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris – A new prestigious address in the heart of Paris

Ascott unveils La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris, its new 5-star property, as part of The Crest Collection. The Crest Collection – Three French luxe properties in Paris This luxury property, the third The Crest Collection luxury serviced residence, has just opened after a complete, two-year renovation.Guests enter La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris on Rue de Bassano, a … Read more

From hairclips to hiking boots: headline news for autumn/winter 2018

Want to keep pace with the style pack this season? Be inspired by these four trends that will show you know your Gucci from your Prabal Gurung

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L’Occitane and Westin Hotels are digital geniuses in emerging markets

New L2 Study Ranks Digital Competence of Over 100 Iconic Brands in Brazil, Russia, and India L’Occitane ranks #1 in both Brazil and Russia, and Westin Hotels & Resorts leads in India in the new L2 Digital IQ Index: Brazil Russia India. The Index, the first study of its kind, measures the aptitude of over … Read more

Iconic, but Immobile. The inaugural L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ

What about your mobile competence? L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ: study Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy’s, NET-A-PORTER and Bloomingdale’ssecure the top spots in the inaugural L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ report that measures the mobile competence of 100 brands. The Mobile IQ distribution reveals a significant, widespread underinvestment in mobile, as nearly half the brands were designated … Read more