Olivier Polge is joining Chanel in the perfume laboratory

Olivier Polge, the son of Jacques Polge, the famous nose of Chanel luxury house, is about to join Chanel as a perfumer. A native of Grasse, Olivier Polge will be part of a famous team which includes his father and Creative and Research Director Christopher Sheldrake, who has been at Chanel since 2005. Polge junior … Read more

World of the Gucci man opened. Who’s in?

Gucci opens “Lapo’s Wardrobe” in the first men’s flagship in Europe. Milan’s Brera neighborhood is home to the internationally renowned museum Pinacoteca di Brera, picturesque cobblestone streets, antique dealers and now Gucci’s first European men’s-only boutique. The Gucci men’s store spans more than 500 sq m, boasting a design concept by Frida Giannini. The new … Read more

Chinese luxury consumer interest dominated by heavyweights

The most-sought after luxury brands in China. Chanel overtakes Louis Vuitton as most sought-after global luxury brand in Digital Luxury Group‘s World Luxury Index China – 2nd edition. Chanel overtook Louis Vuitton thanks to rising interest in various product segments, particularly beauty. Interest for Louis Vuitton on the other hand originated mainly from the fashion … Read more

Islay single-malt Scotch whiskey perfume tumbles over into the epicurean world

African-American perfumer Seth Kornegay‘s new Petra luxury unisex fragrance is sure to interest foodies and wine lovers- it includes Islay single malt scotch whiskey from the southernmost portion of the Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay single malt whiskey is known for its smoky character derived from peat, along with … Read more

Alexander McQueen to dive back into the world of perfume

London-based luxury brand Alexander McQueen is returning into the world of fine fragrance. After the launch of now discontinued Kingdom (2003) and My Queen (2005) perfumes, creative director Sarah Burton in partnership with P&G Prestige will bring to life new concepts of future beauty products under Alexander McQueen logo. “Creating a fragrance feels like a … Read more