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Swarovski 120th Anniversary celebrated with the reconstruction of Kristallwelten experience

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Swarovski celebrated its 120th anniversary and the re-opening of Swarovski Kristallwelten with a cast of international designers and influencers. Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds) in Wattens is one of Austria’s most popular attractions and has enchanted millions of visitors since 1995. Attendees at the Anniversary Gala night on Tuesday, April 28th were treated to a surprise … Read more

Fall/Winter 2015 New York Fashion Week Swarovski Collective Designers

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 The newly extended, year-long, Swarovski Collective marks the 15 years that Swarovski has supported emerging fashion design talent. 15 groundbreaking Autumn/Winter 2015 collections showcased the best craftsmanship with crystal. Fall/Winter 2015 marks the second season of a year-long support program launched in celebration of the Swarovski Collective’s 15th Anniversary. This season’s New York based designers, Prabal Gurung, Rodarte, Creatures … Read more

Roja Dove H Aoud – The Exclusive Aoud – the secret pleasure coveted by all

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Fragrance expert Roja Dove, the famed master perfumer and one of the world’s most famous noses, unveiled the much-awaited fragrance H Aoud, available exclusively at Harrods Salon de Parfum. “I loved creating ‘H’—The Exclusive Aoud—for Harrods. I have blended some of the rarest, richest, and most exotic materials available to capture the spirit of this … Read more

What is haute couture – and why does it matter?

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Staging an haute couture fashion show takes unimaginable time and expense, and most fashion make their profits from lower-priced accessories. So what is the point of gobsmackingly expensive couture?

Lady Gaga – Donatella Versace’s clone in the brand’s new campaign

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Lady Gaga. A striking resemblance to her friend Donatella Versace.   Italian fashion house Versace confirmed that 27-year-old popstar Lady Gaga is the face of its Spring – Summer 2014 campaign. The images show a Lady Gaga capturing the “Versace essence: creative, experimental, fearless.” and a striking resemblance to Donatella Versace. “Lady Gaga appears as … Read more

Nordic Bigsmoke 2013 – a 48-hour marathon for cigar aficionados

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Cigar aficionados from around the world are invited to Nordic Bigsmoke – the biggest ever cigar event in the Scandinavian region during the amazing White Nights. Nordic Bigsmoke spreads over three full days from June 21st to 23rd, which are the most important midsummer days of the Nordic region. The event takes place in the … Read more