La Mer Lightens Up La Mer moisture creams have long held an exalted status worldwide. With unique formulations containing such extracts as lime tea and what La Mer evocatively calls “Miracle Broth”, the name enjoys a reputation among the gorgeous and glittering as a luxuriously formulated provider and preserver of youthful, supple, luminous skin. In(…)
New Disney Collection by LeSportsac Reminds Us That It’s (Still) a Small World, After All Although multiculturalism and globalization are topics du jour in 2012, Walt Disney and Disney artist Mary Blair applied a visually spectacular, socially progressive aesthetic to craft the famed “It’s a Small World” attraction nearly fifty years ago for the World’s(…)
Aesop’s Wisdom and Whimsy: Two Signature Stores Added in Japan Since 1987, Aesop, with its luxe range of plant-based and antioxidant-rich skin, body, and hair care products, has steadily expanded its international presence. In spring 2012, they added their third and fourth signature stores in Aesop Yokohama Bay Quarter and Aesop Shin-Marunouchi. The renowned architectural(…)
Licenced to Thrill Aston Martin has brand recognition as an elite producer of automobiles, top-grade and customizable. They have naturally extended their brand into bicycles, which have a modern-yet-classic cachet as eco-friendly, sustainable transportation for forward-thinking consumers fond of luxury. The One-77 Cycle, which Aston Martin claims is the “world’s most technologically advanced bicycle”, is individually(…)
House of Vuitton comes to Shanghai The first Louis Vuitton Maison flagship store in China has arrived. The French fashion giant celebrated 20 years of presence in the Middle Kingdom by opening the doors of its new Plaza 66 Maison in Shanghai on July 21st. The four-level store constitutes the brand’s 16th Maison worldwide and(…)
JMM meets FPM for chic travel It is simply a magical mix of artistic creativity and luxury travel knowhow. Visionary French designer Jean-Marie Massaud has joined forces with Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano (FPM) to deliver the chic but highly-practical Globe luggage collection, due for release in September. “The project is a collection of luggage for every(…)
Banana Republic Flying High Virgin America is taking in-flight fashion “back to the 60s golden age” with the unveiling of new designer-label staff outfits. From August 8th, the airline’s cabin crew and airport staff will be kitted out in uniform specially designed by fashion giant Banana Republic. Male team members will be treated to leather jackets,(…)
Chanel’s Indian Summer Chanel is rolling back the years this summer with its new India-inspired make-up collection: Bombay Express De Chanel. Among the sparkling products aboard are the sheer nude lip shine, dramatic black eye shadow, delicate metallic nail polish, and a shimmery illuminator. The latter intriguingly bears exactly the same pattern as an original(…)
