“A magical combination of imagination, individuality, passion and skill found in the best-made of things.” Guy Salter, Chairman of London Craft Week. London has long had a Fashion Week and a Design Festival. Now there is London Craft Week. From 3 – 7 May 2016, the second edition will showcase exceptional craftsmanship from around the world … Read more
The art of the perfumer is about crafting fragrances able to spark unique experiences. Spectacular library of over 100 Guerlain fragrances opened in the heart of Paris. Fragrances mark the memory, arouse emotion and provoke unique sensations, says Guerlain luxury house. The French perfume expert has opened a new boutique dedicated exclusively to perfumes at … Read more
The Estée Lauder Companies to Acquire Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the storied fragrance brand established by the iconic perfumer Frédéric Malle, will enter The Estée Lauder Companies’ portfolio. While the acquisition is expected to close in January 2015, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Editions de Parfums … Read more
LVMH luxury group inaugurates perfumes and cosmetics research centre in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, one of the largest production sites of luxury perfumes and cosmetics in France. LVMH luxury giant announced the opening of Hélios – a state of the art facility, dedicated to research and innovation, where researchers from the Maisons of Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, … Read more
Harrods offers the chance to immerse in the wonderful world of scents. London’s luxury department store announced a month-long festival celebrating perfumes, titled “Fragrance Explosion.” The perfume hall will host fragrance masterclasses, in-store talks, and one-to-one perfume consultations from famous noses and perfume houses like Robert Piguet, Roja Parfums, Chloé, Chanel, Creed, Guerlain, Crabtree & … Read more
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