Rémy Martin and Matt W. Moore collaborate in augmented reality
Rémy Martin has taken its latest limited-edition VSOP cognac into the augmented reality sphere, with an app available in the Apple Store. Designed by Portland, Maine artist Matt W. Moore, the app shows his Vectorfunk abstract graphics. Moore says he wanted to convey some of the sensory connections in cognac-making to users, using elements […]
Getting cool, clean air this summer, thanks to Stadler Form and NewAir
Stadler Form is celebrated for its array of technologically advanced appliances. Its newly launched Roger and Roger Little are powerful air purifiers that greatly diminish pollen, bacteria and other potentially harmful air pollutants. The style is sleek, and they can be stored away discreetly. The machines are especially effective to reduce allergies that cause coughing, […]
Selena Gómez, Guan Xiaotong, Timmy Xu and Kiko Mizuhara appear in Coach’s fall 2018 campaign
Steven Meisel Selena Gómez stars in Coach’s fall 2018 collection, in her third campaign for the brand. A star team was behind the scenes: the campaign was photographed by Steven Meisel, with Fabien Baron overseeing creative direction, Pat McGrath the make-up, and Guido Palau the hair. Joining Gómez on the campaign were fellow brand […]
Chris Polk/Matt Winkelmeyer for Getty Images Above: Celebrities honoured at Children Mending Hearts’ 10th Annual Empathy Rocks presented by Vintage Grocers. The Children Mending Hearts Empathy Rocks gala on June 10 could be described as a whimsical garden party that brought alive the kid in everybody, from its cotton candy cart, Hannah’s chocolate covered bananas, […]
In the tradition of the legend: John Wayne Cancer Institute Odyssey Ball raises US$500,000
Vince Bucci Photography & Video While there’s much talk about awards’ season, Los Angeles and Hollywood also have their charity season. Although there are less pomp and circumstance on a national and international level, there’s a lot of star power involved in drawing attention to a variety of causes. Midway between the Academy Awards and […]
Phil Mansfield The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) held their Leadership Awards at the glamorously grand and majestic Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The evening honoured five distinct personalities who have paved the way for future generations in the world of popular culinary creativity. Each havecarried their savoir-faire and knowledge from the CIA […]
DedCool, the unisex, vegan, cruelty-free fragrance brand, launches in New Zealand
Jack Yan DedCool has launched in New Zealand, and is available now via Mooma. The brainchild of Los Angeles entrepreneur Carina Chazana, the DedCool fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic. Chazana, whose parents are behind La Natura, had been experimenting with natural beauty products since childhood, creating her first fragrance at 13. Mooma’s […]
Kate Spade, 55, found dead in apartment, in apparent suicide
Ralph Daily/Creative Commons Phillip D. Johnson Above: Andy and Kate Spade in 2001. Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, has been found dead at her apartment in New York, with the NYPD treating her death as an apparent suicide. A note was found, according to police, but its contents were not disclosed. She had been […]
Shiseido relaunches Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate with multiple global events
Shiseido has relaunched its Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate serum, but instead of just one party, the Japanese cosmetics’ giant had the clout to do launches all over the globe in quick succession, in Paris (on May 31), Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, and Malibu, Calif. (on June 1). Shiseido also saw the multiple […]
Longines awards first Lindbergh prize to the aviator’s grandson, Erik Lindbergh
Longines and aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh have an early connection: Lindbergh approached Longines after his 1927 solo trans-Atlantic flight in The Spirit of St Louis, to develop a watch that could meet his needs. The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch was developed in response. On Monday night in New York—the 75th anniversary of the pioneering […]
