Watches at both ends of the market pay homage to NASA
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, Omega reminds us that it was present through some of NASA’s greatest achievements, including the first lunar landing in July 1969, and every lunar mission since. Buzz Aldrin wore an Omega Speedmaster when he stepped on to the moon, earning it the nickname, ‘the Moonwatch’. It […]
Clé de Peau Beauté announces 2020 Power of Radiance award winners
Pratiksha Pandey and Binita Shrestha, winners of Clé de Peau Beauté’s Power of Radiance award. Clé de Peau Beauté has announced its second Power of Radiance award to Binita Shrestha and Pratiksha Pandey of Nepal for their contribution to girls’ education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (the STEM fields), opening up opportunities for their […]
Paris Opéra Ballet wows with two works at the Palais Garnier
Kirstin O’Brien Above, from top: Interior staircase at the Palais Garnier. The Palais Garnier’s façade. The author admiring the beauty of the Golden Room. Below right: The author on the balcony at the Palais Garnier. When one of the world’s most respected ballet companies collaborates with artistic geniuses from the arts, fashion and music creatives, […]
Japanese craft beers hit Los Angeles’ art district
Above, from top: Herbert Johnson, Johnny Le, Atelier Ace’s Ryan Bukstein. Remarkable sushi from chef Octavio Olivas on artisan dinnerware by Gabriela Forgo. On Thursday, a tsunami of beer and sushi lovers descended on Art & Fish, a fast casual eatery in the bustling art district of LA, transformed into a pop-up event entitled Drink […]
Rina Sawayama marks International Women’s Day with piano version of ‘Cherry’
Thurstan Redding Rina Sawayama has shared a piano version of her single ‘Cherry’ to commemorate International Women’s Day. The more stripped-back version highlights Sawayama’s voice beautifully, with a soulful rendition of her hit single. Jake Gabbay directed the video, shot at YouTube Space London. Sawayama identifies as pansexual and bisexual. She explained ‘Cherry’ […]
ASICS launches Metaride shoe, claimed to save energy for runners
Japanese sportwear brand ASICS has announced its Metaride shoe, claimed to save a runner’s effort by reducing energy loss at the ankle joint. ASICS says that the ankle joint is where the most energy is lost for a runner. By developing a shoe that minimizes movement at the joint, runners can go for longer […]
WOW Creations’ Emmy suite: a harvest of natural delights
Whenever a celebrity or media member attends a WOW Creations’ media event, she can be sure there will be a few interesting beauty and wellness products that will make an impression. The Harris brothers’ 2018 Emmys’ Gifting Suite offered a bumper crop of wonderful things to try at home, from John Paul DeJoria’s (yes, the […]
Zhang Ziyi is Clé de Peau Beauté’s newest ambassador
Golden Globe- and BAFTA-nominated Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is the new face of Shiseido’s Clé de Peau Beauté brand, representing its La Crème product. The new campaign will draw parallels with Zhang and La Crème, and is said to be ‘Expressive, lyrical and full of light,’ according to Shiseido. Zhang narrates the commercial. […]
Yohji Yamamoto opens new online store with web-only exclusives
The Shop Yohji Yamamoto has opened, with the web-exclusive brand S’yte, and Ground Y, Y’s, Yohji Yamamoto Produce, Yohji Yamamoto + Noir, Discord, and Limi Feu, among others. It delivers via EMS to c. 130 countries. The site deals in US dollars, with English and Japanese its primary languages. Mastercard, Visa and Paypal are accepted. […]
HK semifinal winners of Woolmark prize announced: I-am-chen, Angel Chen, Yohei Ohno, Youser
Lillie Eiger I-am-chen (Hong Kong), Angel Chen (Shanghai), Yohei Ohno (Tokyo) and Youser (Seoul) are the four place-getters in the International Woolmark Prize Hong Kong semi-final. The entries had to use wool in a creative way. I-am-chen’s Zhi Chen was inspired by US abstract painter Agnes Martin, using patterns and grids. Angel Chen, […]
