French designer Thierry Mugler has died, aged 73
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. […]
Kendall Jenner models for Messika as its new muse
© 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, […]
André Leon Talley, former Vogue editor-at-large, dies at 73
André Leon Talley as pictured on the cover of his 2020 memoir, The Chiffon Trenches. The enigmatic former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley, 73, has died in hospital in White Plains, New York, from an unknown illness, according to his literary agent. Born in Washington, DC in 1948 but raised by his maternal grandmother […]
Kicking off ’22: Chanel’s Coco Crush jewellery, and Ruby’s Cucumber collection
Among those kicking off news for the year is Chanel, who has débuted its Coco Crush collection for 2022 designed by Chanel’s Fine Jewellery Creation Studio. The new entries have been inspired by the quilted motif, which first appeared on the 2.55 handbag in 1955. They are available in beige gold, yellow gold or […]
Eating our way through Paris—encore
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 […]
Caudalie’s gift sets make Christmas shopping more sustainable
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 […]
Valentina Sampaio named Armani Beauty’s newest ambassador
Mikael Jansson Valentina Sampaio is the new face of Armani Beauty, with her first campaigns for the brand’s 2022 line, photographed by Mikael Jansson. Sampaio will notably promote Lip Power, Armani Beauty’s new lipstick. She joins Cate Blanchett, Barbara Palvin, Zhong Chuxi, Adria Arjona, Alice Pagani, Greta Ferro, Madisin Rian, Ryan Reynolds, Jackson Yee […]
Clarins gets ready for summer, with primer, mascara and self-tanning line-up
Clarins has come out with a trio of products for the southern summer. First up is its SOS UV Primer, with SPF 30 protection, promising to illuminate the skin and improve make-up wear. Clarins’ Anti-Pollution Complex helps protect skin from urban pollution. With a light texture, it helps correct skin tones. Priced at NZ$64, […]
Letter from Paris, October 2021
Stanley Moss; Paula Sweet Above, from top: Paris, with the Tour Eiffel in the distance, as viewed from the Centre Georges Pompidou. The Opéra Garnier. Martha Wilson’s work at the Centre Georges Pompidou. Martha Wilson and photographer Paula Sweet. Artist Markus Hansen with The Empathy Flags. April Gornick and Eric Fishl flank travel editor […]
Marc O’Polo releases carbon-neutral campaign for autumn–winter 2021–2
Jonas Lindstroem Stockholm-founded brand Marc O’Polo made its début at Paris Fashion Week at the Ellia Art Gallery in the 4th arrondissement. It also launched its autumn–winter 2021–2 campaign in the city, showcasing a new film with a sustainability theme and the message, ‘It’s on us.’ The film stresses Marc O’Polo’s sustainable heritage and […]
