James Franco, L.A.’s Chateau Marmont and spring’s Techno Color sunglasses. Italian fashion house Gucci turns the spotlight on its new Techno Color Sunglasses Collection with a film directed by and starring James Franco, the ambassador of the luxury Italian label since 2009. Last year, France produced “The Director,” a documentary about Gucci creative director Frida … Read more
LoeweSport Masculine Fragrances Collection. A Gentleman’s sport for the 21st century. A big percent of the future is made by reinventing the past. Spanish luxury house Loewe has taken a nostalgic look into the future with the unveiling of the new sports eaux de toilette Collection, reimagined by Loewe in-house nose Emilio Vameros. Archery, rowing, … Read more
Workshops, lectures and meetings to travel through the history of perfume at Esxence – The Scent of Excellence – March 20th – 23rd, 2014. The world of artistic perfumes intrigues and fascinates both enthusiasts and perfumers. Between 20th-2rd3 March, the protagonists of artistic perfumery will be back in Milan for “Esxence – The Scent … Read more
EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies in up to 15 million people. EU Commission launches consultation on fragrance allergens. It is estimated that between 1-3% of the population in Europe has a skin allergy to fragrances, according to EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The most frequent symptoms include irritation, swelling … Read more
In the endless search of prolonging the youth of our skin, we can call the double weapon. Already hailed as a wonder product around the globe, French luxury cosmetics company Clarins launched a new 50ml version of its intensive anti-ageing treatment, Double Serum. Two separate vials in one bottle allow water and oil-soluble ingredients to … Read more
Exclusive Fragrance: Gucci Flora 1966. Italian beauty&fashion house Gucci will welcome the spring with an exclusive new floral chypre from the family of Flora fragrances, blending elegance with sensual charisma. The perfume conveys a “certain freshness”, a spice, an intangible something that it is impossible to pin down: the scent of beauty itself. Available exclusively … Read more