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The global fashion magazine March 24, 2023 

SMoss’s third Capt Blackpool book, The Jade Lion, out now

March 4, 2022/0.28

  As many of you know, our travel editor Stanley Moss has penned a number of fiction titles, among them two novels starring Capt Harry Blackpool, a veteran of His Majesty’s Guards and a secret agent, and storylines that take you on a grand tour of 19th-century society (and a little of the 18th in […]

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Eternal Nineties exhibition pays homage to the era of the supermodel

February 26, 2022/0.00

Above, from top: Sylvie Castioni: Dans les draps de Léa Seydoux, 2010. Jacques Burga: Valentina Hites, 2021. Pierre-Alban Hüe de Fontenay: Margot, rue de la Croix Nivert, 2019. Jacques Burga: Charlotte Lawrence, 2021.   Running from February 26 to March 9, 2022, Galerie Duret in Paris (7bis rue des Saints-Pères, 75006) is paying tribute to […]

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House of Sillage releases limited-edition Ruby Reign fragrance for Valentine’s Day

January 25, 2022/22.22

  House of Sillage has released a limited-edition Ruby Reign fragrance for Valentine’s Day 2022, available exclusively at its website, www.houseofsillage.com. ‘All ingredients were specially sourced from around the world and provide a unique essence,’ said House of Sillage CEO and founder Nicole Mather. The fragrance features the 18 ct yellow gold Siberian tiger cap […]

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French designer Thierry Mugler has died, aged 73

January 24, 2022/1.11

Mugler   Above: Thierry Mugler, as pictured in the house’s official announcement of his passing. Header image: Mugler at le cirque d’hiver 20th anniversary autumn–winter 1995–6 finalé.   Mere days after the death of André Leon Talley came news that French designer Thierry Mugler, 73, passed away Sunday. The cause of death was not given. […]

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Kendall Jenner models for Messika as its new muse

January 21, 2022/16.07

© Chris Colls   Kendall Jenner’s first shoot for Messika, photographed by Chris Colls, has appeared, showing the house’s jewellery on the model against a summery, beach background. Jenner has become designer Valérie Messika’s new muse, replacing Gigi Hadid. The new campaign, with Jenner donning a swimsuit or a jacket, is meant to signal freedom, […]

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Eating our way through Paris—encore

December 25, 2021/11.09

Wait around long enough in Paris and you’ll stumble upon evidence of a new ephemeral culinary concept. This season it’s nomadic restaurants. They pop up here and there, not intended to last that long, run by adventurous young chefs, usually on the pricey side. Exciting, inventive menus can be found, the most popular cuisines being […]

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CeraVe skin care range reaches Chemist Warehouse shelves on December 10

December 2, 2021/11.23

L’Oréal’s CeraVe is finally launching in New Zealand after staking its claim as the number-one dermatologist-recommended moisturizing brand for dry skin in the United States for the past 15 years. Founded in 2005, CeraVe is born from the formula of CERAmides, created with Multi Vesicular Emulsion (MVE) technology, also known as ‘slow-release’ technology due to […]

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Caudalie’s gift sets make Christmas shopping more sustainable

November 15, 2021/9.59

  With consumers prioritizing sustainable living over the past couple of years, planet-friendly products are in high demand, especially with Christmas around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday shopping frenzy. Caudalie has risen to the occasion and prepared eco-designed and fully recyclable gift sets filled with their most popular products. Caudalie saved 17 […]

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