The Osmothèque: France’s library of smells is a breath of fresh air

The collection in Versailles has the formula of every new fragrance and also stocks sniffing samples of classic perfumes to conjure up your most cherished memories. Original-formula Old Spice, anyone?

See what airline is offering a host of industry firsts, including individual suites for each traveler

Switzerland’s national airline Swiss Air/Swiss International Air Lines is taking luxury to new heights with a series of industry firsts presented on its new Boeing 777-300ERs. As a part of its ‘Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland’ strategy, SWISS will begin the renewal of its long-haul aircraft fleet in 2016. A total of nine new Boeing 777-300ERs … Read more

Mon Exclusif, a Guerlain personalized fragrance you name yourself

How do you imagine the ultimate expression of the intimate and carnal link between a woman and her perfume. Guerlain’s answer is a fragrance you must name yourself. In fact, the new perfume expressing audacity and freedom has a name. It is called Mon Exclusif and comes in the Coque d’Or bottle designed by Jacques … Read more

From basic hair to dirty-stop-out chic: summer style lessons from couture

Haute couture is fashion at its most eye-wateringly expensive and extravagant – but, from mussing up your ponytail to reclaiming pink, some of the shows’ strongest styling tips can be adopted for free

Clicquot Mailbox: Take a look at Veuve Clicquot Re-creation Awards winner

Last October, Veuve Clicquot champagne house introduced the Re-Creation Awards – and international on-line competition inviting the public to design the 2015 Clicquot Mailbox. The “USA-style” Mailbox packaging inspired by Madame Clicquot’s history of correspondence with her clientele, allows one to send a bottle of a Yellow Label Brut through postal mail. The twenty international … Read more

Natural dyes v synthetic: which is more sustainable?

Colours derived from plants may appear more planet-friendly than man-made dyes, but the case isn’t clear-cut