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Miss Nationale 2012 to proceed without Geneviève de Fontenay

November 17, 2011/9.47

Georges Seguin/Creative Commons Miss Nationale 2012 will proceed on December 4, Le Figaro reports this morning, but without the direct participation of its founder, Geneviève de Fontenay (left), who was found by an arbitrator on November 7 to have breached a non-compete cause with Miss France when she set up her new pageant.    A […]

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Uniquely elegant jewellery by Dominique Toucheteau

/9.02

Manufacturers, especially the high-end producers, would like us to believe that it’s possible to get the true luxury experience even from mass-produced goods. But the reality remains that hand-made uniqueness, one-of-a-kind-ness, is the only differentiator. If it’s machined, or made up in quantity, no matter what the price, it’s one step short of luxury.   […]

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers bespoke services to couples booking its ballroom

/5.59

The Mandarin Oriental at Hyde Park has collaborated with some of London’s top names to give customers a dream wedding. Booking the ballroom at the Mandarin Oriental sees a series of bespoke services to couples, from photographer John Nassari, floral designer Neill Strain, hairdresser Errol Douglas, bridal gown designer Bruce Oldfield, jeweller Theo Fennell and […]

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Montblanc launches Collection Princesse Grace: Eva Herzigova, Naomi Watts, Sylvie van der Vaart among celebs

November 16, 2011/23.34

Patrick Aventurier/Getty Images Pascal le Segretain/Getty Images Montblanc has launched a collection paying tribute to HSH Princess Grace at the Opéra Garnier, at a gala event attended by her son, HSH Prince Albert II, her daughter, HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, and daughter-in-law HSH Princess Charlene.    A three-act production by Robert Wilson, Grace for […]

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Clive Owen and Megan Fox attend Russian launch of Vertu Constellation

/7.23

Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images Actors Clive Owen and Megan Fox were at the launch for the Vertu Constellation luxury cellphone in Moskva last night, along with Russian A-listers.    Held at the Volkhonka Arts Centre near the Kremlin, the event was hosted by Vertu president Perry Oosting. Singer Anastasia livened up proceedings.    Vertu has not […]

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Evelyn Lauder, beauty industry innovator, passes away at 75

November 13, 2011/11.29

Business Wire Evelyn Lauder, senior corporate vice-president of the Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., and the head of its fragrance development, passed away yesterday at her home in New York City with her family by her side, the company has announced.    Mrs Lauder was 75, and died of complications of non-genetic ovarian cancer.    She […]

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Ellen Bergstrom models Panos Emporio’s spring–summer 2012 collection

/9.53

David Thunander Top Panos Emporio’s Chic dress, modelled by Ellen Bergstrom. Above Strap top and Sensational skirt, from the spring–summer 2012 line. Panos Emporio has its marketing groove back, by identifying yet another up-and-coming star, this time to help promote its spring–summer 2012 fashion line.    Ellen Bergstrom, in the title role in the TV […]

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