British designer Christopher Wicks of fashion and home-decor label English Laundry launched two perfumes in July of 2010 called English Rose, for Her and Arrogant, for Him. The brand likes to define itself as "The crossroad of fashion, rock and...
September 2010 Archives
Maison Martin Margiela to Launch E-Commerce on October 1st, 2010 {Fragrance News} {Fashion Notes}
Designer brand Martin Margiela will launch their e-commerce site tomorrow on October 1st, 2010. A visit to the website today leaves room for speculation: is it still under construction although the landing page states "This site is not under construction."...
Hermès Launch New Hermessence: Iris Ukiyoé (2010) {New Fragrance}
The house of Hermès will launch their latest and 9th addition to the Hermessence collection of boutique fragrances called Iris Ukiyoé from the end of November 2010. Composed by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, the perfume is inspired by the genre...
Salon Zen in Paris, 30 September - 4 October 2010 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {Beauty Notes}
The annual trade show consecrated to the Zen art of living simply called Salon Zen will open its doors to the public in Paris for its 23rd edition from Thursday September 30th to Monday October 4th, 2010. 340 exhibitors are...
Dior J'Adore L'Or (2010): Upping the Essence Ante {New Fragrance}
Dior will launch a new iteration of their pillar fragrance J'Adore called J'Adore L'Or (I Adore Gold) from the end of October 2010. The new jus is said to be made in an "essence de parfum" concentration which sounds like...
Calvin Klein CK One Label Soon on your Jeanswear, Underwear & Swimwear {Fragrance News} {Fashion Notes}
Advertising campaigns for CK One by Calvin Klein (1994) are some of the most look-conscious - you want to say rather than fashion-conscious because the models seem so under-dressed all the time. It's been said that the "new freshness" perfume...
Zadig & Voltaire to Launch Tome 2 with Clarins {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
After releasing Tome 1 La Pureté (Tome 1 Purity) (Part 2 of review here: Patchoulait), their debut perfume in 2009, French fashion label Zadig & Voltaire have encountered tangible enough success that they have had to enter into partnership with...
When JLO's Perfume Advertising Serves as a Lookbook & a Lesson in Glamor {Fragrance News} {Beauty Notes}
It is no mystery that advertising just like feature movies often serve as inspirational lookbooks for passers-by and movie watchers. The advert for the latest Jennifer Lopez Love & Glamour easily lends itself to beauty emulation. JLO imitated a 40s...
Dior Diorama Re-Edition (2010) {New Fragrance}
A more widely distributed edition of Christian Dior's classic fruity chypre by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, Diorama (1949), is now available in department stores in the UK and US in Eau de Toilette version. Previously it was possible to place...
Jesus del Pozo Ambar (2010): Yet Another New Amber for Fall-Winter 2010 {New Fragrance} {Trend Alert}
Spanish designer Jesus del Pozo introduced his latest fragrance for women called Ambar reportedly launched to celebrate 35 years of creativity. The composition which is signed by perfumer Marie Salamagne of Firmenich is inspired by the natural beauty of fossilized...
Givenchy Beauty & Parfums Now Available in Totality at the France Pavilion in Epcot {Fragrance News} {Beauty Notes}
Givenchy just inaugurated their first and only standalone store in the United States on September 22, 2010 which is now located at the France Pavilion in Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The "entire"...
Jean-Paul Guerlain's New Book, Parfums d'Amour {Fragrance News} {Fragrant Reading}
Perfumer and author Jean-Paul Guerlain although better known for his love of and dedication to perfumery has long confessed his love for literature. The author of a memoir book previously about his travels to uncover essences and rare materials, Les...
Kim Kardashian Goes to Walmart with a New Eau de Toilette, by Way of Munich {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
Kim Kardashian has reportedly provoked the ire of Sephora by breaking off early from her exclusive distribution contract with them for her debut fragrance Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum. This is a semi-news-, semi-rumor trail which we were not able...
Short Film to Promote Limited Edition Issey Miyake Noir Absolu {Perfume Images & Ads}
Issey Miyake shot a short film to promote their new duo of fragrances Issey Miyake Noir Absolu for her and him which will debut in October 2010 (stay tuned for more information.) Amber lovers take note as these two should...
New Belle d'Opium Commercial with Mélanie Thierry {Perfume Images & Ads}
Although one may have more reservations about the jus itself, a new flanker to the classic Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, the commercial for the latest Belle d'Opium (Opium Belle) (see also here, here and here) is yet another example...