Bernard Arnault used to be known for buying luxury brands. Now, his favorite pastime is snapping up buildings – the latest of which is a historic Paris mansion near the Opera Garnier. Hotel Soltykoff, Paris Luxury behemoth LVMH, where Arnault is chairman, CEO and controlling shareholder, acquired the Hotel Soltykoff at 10 rue Volney, located … Read more
Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 30, 2024 The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine is unveiling the line-up of its next Fashion Week. The Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear collections for autumn/winter 2024/25, will be held from February 26 to March 5, with 71 shows and 38 presentations and a total of 109 … Read more
I may be a beauty editor with an impressive collection of niche fragrances and indie perfumes, but I’ll be the first to admit that when posed with the question ‘what is your favourite fragrance brand?’, my answers are nothing but predictable. In fact, some of my most worn perfumes are from classic, heritage perfume brands such as Chanel … Read more
Maison Margiela completed the Paris haute couture season on Thursday night with a sensational collection by John Galliano and a spellbinding show – a brilliant vision of Parisian history that would have delighted Balzac or Victor Hugo. Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2024 – FNW The audience stamped their feet and applauded almost deafeningly at … Read more
John Galliano’s spring 2024 Artisanal collection for Maison Margiela will surely be remembered in history books, collected by museums, pored over by design students — and possibly extinguish the quiet luxury juggernaut with the tsunami of powerful emotions and fashion thrills it unleashed. It was a theatrical tour de force akin to a Toulouse Lautrec … Read more
Under the Pont d’Alexandre III after dark, down rain-soaked steps, with the Seine roiling alongside, we stepped through an underground door- and into a rancid Parisian nighttime joint with bare floorboards, cafe tables, dim mirrors, and a bar overflowing with spent drinks. And here, sitting at wooden tables in the eerie yellowed light, we witnessed … Read more
Why We Love It: Those who are in the know when it comes to colognes can’t stop raving about Creed’s luxury blends. The most popular pick from the brand is, without a doubt, the Aventus Eau de Parfum. This invigorating scent starts off with a burst of warm ginger, juicy mandarin, and spicy pink pepper … Read more
Fashion’s highest expression of creativity – the Paris haute couture season – kicks off Monday morning, with the profession rarely in finer fettle. Pascal Morand outlines its continued importance. Pascal Morand – Pascal Montary There is ever increasing competition to win a coveted place on the official calendar, dominated by some of the most legendary … Read more
News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin-care, nourishing hair-care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t really have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitating towards all … Read more
