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Travel editor’s diary: a day at the recolta

October 24, 2016/22.34

Paula Sweet Yesterday, 10.15 a.m., reading on my tablet online the latest insult to democracy from the Republican nominee, words uttered hours earlier across the sea, and the phone rings. It’s the Principessa Zaramella asking if we can be ready in ten minutes to drive out to the country for the recolta, the annual olive-picking […]

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Lupita Nyong’o, Iman, Charli XCX, Elizabeth Olsen attend Kenzo × H&M launch, directed by Jean-Paul Goude

October 20, 2016/7.08

Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com Hennes & Mauritz launched its collaboration with Kenzo at Pier 36 in New York on Wednesday, with a fashion show directed by the legendary Jean-Paul Goude.    Attending celebrities included Rosario Dawson, Iman, Lupita Nyong’o, Chloë Sevigny, Elizabeth Olsen, Charli XCX, and Chance the Rapper.    The new collection, dubbed Kenzo × H&M, […]

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Ciara appointed new Revlon face, with campaign commencing October 22

October 19, 2016/23.59

Cindy Ord/Getty Images Grammy Award-winning singer–songwriter Ciara is the new global brand ambassador for Revlon.    Revlon president and CEO Fabian Garcia said that Ciara was chosen for her confidence and beauty. She also happens to fit the target market and the company’s ‘Love is on’ positioning: ‘Ciara is a talented and accomplished artist, loving […]

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Viktor & Rolf, Fragrance du Bois each launch a collection of six fragrances

October 18, 2016/12.25

Top: Viktor & Rolf showed their Magic fragrance collection at the Upper East Side Academy Mansion, New York. Centre: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren flank actress Taraji P. Henson. Above: The Fragrance du Bois Nature’s Treasures collection. French luxury brand Fragrance du Bois has released its Nature’s Treasures collection of hand-blended perfumes using only sustainably […]

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New York celebrates with Wine and Food Festival and GBK’s Thank-You Lounge

October 16, 2016/23.41

Above: Celebrities at the GBK NYCWFF Thank-You Lounge, including Emeril Lagasse, Whoopi Goldberg, and Ayesha Curry. The New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF) earlier this week embraced haute cuisine and easy cooking techniques. While celebrating good food and delectable drinks, the complete net proceeds benefited Food Bank for New York City and No […]

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Natalie Chan releases her Savoir-Faire couture millinery collection

October 13, 2016/0.55

Natalie Chan’s latest couture millinery collection, entitled Savoir-Faire, has been released, inspired by the designer’s ongoing exploration of the old world meeting the present day. The pieces are feminine and confident, with headwear shapes varying from headbands to button, pillbox and percher hats. The hats themselves have clear, structured shapes, though the embellishments (butterfly wings, […]

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Beauty in brief: Environ launches Youth EssentiA for healthy skin; Madam C. J. Walker launches new oils for hair

October 7, 2016/23.25

Environ has improved on its Ionzyme range, with new ingredients (retinyl propionate and BHT) and a longer shelf life, and has given it a new name: Youth EssentiA. It’s positioned as a more premium offering, aiming to reduce visible signs of ageing and creating healthier, smoother-looking skin.    The new range comprises the Hydra-Intense cleansing […]

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