IMM’s sustainable shoes: designed by immigrants, made by immigrants
It is an empirical fact in most countries that immigrants contribute positively to the economies of their host countries and to job creation, and IMM, a footwear brand produced by immigrants using sustainable methods, seeks to build on that. Using surplus materials, including high-quality leathers, from luxury brands, IMM’s ‘home shoes’ are made by […]
A trio of fragrance débuts from Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Carolina Herrera
Versace Eros eau de parfum hits counters in New Zealand on January 7, priced at NZ$165 for 100 ml. A woody, oriental scent, it has head notes of Italian lemon and mandarin, mint oil and candied apple, a heart featuring geranium, sage and Ambermax, and end notes of cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. […]
Charlotte Casiraghi named Chanel’s latest ambassador
Charlotte Casiraghi, the granddaughter of the late HSH Princess Grace of Monaco, and the daughter of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, has been named Chanel’s newest ambassador. Casiraghi is no stranger to modelling, having worn Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent professionally. Additionally, she is no stranger to the press, having worked in journalism and publishing. […]
In brief: Evesome’s summer ’21; the Cube handbag; and Bogner’s face masks
Summer fresh Evesome, the French boho chic label, has released its summer 2021 range, made of tweed, and 58 per cent cashmere, 42 per cent linen. Made in France, Eve de Rothiacob’s latest collection continues to use high-quality fabrics and luxury fibres, with each part made individually by hand. She says she is a fan […]
Lily-Rose Depp stars in Chanel cruise 2020–1 Balade en Méditerranée promotion
Chanel’s promotions pass on to another generation, with Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Vanessa Paradis, helming the promotion for its cruise 2020–1 collection, Balade en Méditerranée, on sale from November 23. The campaign, shot in June near Paris, was photographed by Karim Sadi. Depp said, ‘As well as for a vacation, this collection is […]
Marion Cotillard stars in Chanel’s No. 5 campaign for 2020, to the tune of Lorde’s ‘Team’
Chanel has launched a new communications’ campaign for its iconic No. 5 fragrance, with actress Marion Cotillard as its new face. ‘Marion was the obvious choice. Returning to a French actress meant returning to a subconscious image of French femininity dear to the spirit of the House,’ said Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, […]
Steven Meisel Chanel is one of the few companies still generating an output comparable to where it was before COVID-19. It even has big names working on projects as usual, with Sofia Coppola directing the campaign for the Chanel 19 bag. It was over to Steven Meisel to photograph the stills, featuring three muses: Margaret […]
Beauty round-up: Living Nature’s new releases, Lancôme grows its own roses
The gift of beauty Internationally acclaimed Living Nature has launched its new Advanced Renewal Night Serum, part of its award-winning serum and oil range. Powered by 100 per cent natural and 78 per cent organic ingredients, it targets the signs of ageing and promotes healthy skin while you sleep. To make it even more indulgent, […]
Chanel releases Coco Mademoiselle l’Eau Privée, a night scent; Keira Knightley fronts campaign
Keira Knightley is the face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle l’Eau Privée, the house’s latest take on the Coco Mademoiselle range first launched in 2001. Overseen by Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house parfumier, l’Eau Privée has been described as ‘a watercolour scent’, dialling down the wooden notes in favour of orange, jasmine, rose and musk. Chanel […]
Lady Gaga is the face of Valentino’s upcoming Voce Viva perfume
Filippo Monteforte; Maria Moratti/Contigo Lady Gaga is now officially the face of one of Valentino’s perfumes, the upcoming Voce Viva, by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli with Valentino Beauty. The new campaign breaks in September with the perfume’s release. ‘Lady Gaga means freedom, self-consciousness, pure hear,’ said Piccioli. ‘Her participation in this campaign elevates […]
