Seeing the discussion triggered by the new advert for Bang, the upcoming new cologne by Marc Jacobs, I went to dig into the internet archives to try to find a 2006 W magazine cover cited by Women's Wear Daily as...
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Mila Schön Time Collection '60,'70,'80,'90,'00 (2009) {New Perfumes} {Fashion Notes}
Last winter 2009, the perfume brand Mila Schön launched a range of 5 fragrances meant to retrace each of the decades that marked the career in fashion of the Italian designer (ca.1916 -2008). The Time Collection includes '60,'70,'80,'90 and '00...
Designer Michael Kors to Receive 2010 Hall of Fame from The Fragrance Foundation {Fragrance News} {Fashion Notes}
Fashion designer Michael Kors will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Thursday June 10th 2010 by The Fragrance Foundation in recognition of his major contributions to the American perfume industry. He has signed three successful fragrance franchises since...
Cowboy-Boot Maker Back at the Ranch Mixes Beauty, Perfume & Fashion Senses {Fashion Notes}
After reading an interview with Back-at-the-Ranch founder and owner Wendy Henry and getting a little lost in my contemplation of her fabulous cowboy boots, I had to go back to one important mention in the article published by WWD this...
Persistent Rumor: Lagerfeld to be Replaced by Elbaz at Chanel {Fashion Notes}
©Dominique C/©de Moraes BarrosSince last year, a rumor has surfaced saying that Karl Lagerfeld decided not to renew his contract with Chanel. On March 9, 2010 fashion blogger Tommy Ton mysteriously tweeted about upcoming jaw-dropping news about which he could...
Drink Tea with Karl, Jean Paul, Naomi etc. {Fashion Notes}
©Drinking tea at will in tête-à-tête with icons of the fashion world is now possible with a collection of figurative tea bags equipped with the effigies of Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Donatella Versace......
A Financial Outlook on Balenciaga Parfums and Fashion {The 5th Sense in the News} {Fashion Notes}
Balenciaga Ready-To-Wear Fall 2010 © Giovanni GiannoniPerfume - as one may or may not fully realize - is one of the pillars of the fashion industry as it generates a democratic revenue stream that simply would not exist by relying...
Lanvin Albert Elbaz Signs Two Parisian-Chic Postal Stamps {Fashion Notes}
On January the 10th 2010, the French postal services released two limited-edition postal stamps bearing the smart Lanvin label and signed by its artistic director Albert Elbaz (one of the two I scanned above as they are sold)......
Alexander McQueen at Neiman Marcus: Fashion Giggle of the Morning {Fashion Notes}
So this morning I see this link to Alexander McQueen in my newsletter from Neiman Marcus: The Art of Fashion. I click on it, I see the "Mermaid Racerback Tankdress." Then I scroll down to look at other models and...
Lady Gaga Struts Armani and Prada on Monster Ball Tour {Fashion Notes} - What Perfumes Celebs Love to Wear {Celebrity Fragrances}
While Lady Gaga is preparing to launch her own fashion label with the support of Versace, she is counting on the talents of Armani and Prada to dress her for her Monster Ball tour. Turning to both Italian designers, she...
Lady Gaga: Look-Artist To Launch Her Own Fashion Label with Versace {Fashion Notes}
"Singer Lady Gaga poses with Electronic/Dance Album award for 'The Fame' and Dance Recording award for 'Poker Face' in the press room during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California."...
Tributes and Explanations in the Aftermath of the Death of Lee Alexander McQueen {Fashion Notes}
"Fashiongoer Bobbie Bond poses with "RIP McQueen" written on her face at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on February 11, 2010 in New York City." © B. AchAn article in the Mail attempts to offer context about the suicide...
Alexander McQueen RIP (1969-2010) Part 2 {Fashion Notes}
Following the announcement of the death of Alexander McQueen, the first images of his body removal from his home in London have been released. Apparently, the hanging is confirmed.Update 02/15/2010 : the McQueen family has requested the media to remove pictures...
Alexander McQueen RIP (1969-2010) - Updates {Fashion Notes}
Alexander McQueen with Annabelle Nielsen on October 15th, 2009 in LondonOMG -- Designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home in London on Thursday February 11th, 2010. He was only 40 years old. His death is reported as a...
Quick Thoughts on Fashion, Perfume and Celebs by Jean Paul Gaultier: It's All Linked {Fashion Notes}
Dita von Teese, Jean Paul Gaultier, Naomie Campbell and Guest attend the Fashion Dinner for AIDS at the Pavillon d'Armenonville on January 28, 2010 in Paris, France.Fashion Dinner for AIDS - SidactionWe get some quick thoughts about the sometimes symbiotic...