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Issey Miyake Dreams of Water for the Summer

Posted by Mari Davis @ 8:48 am May 2, 2008
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DALLAS, May 2, 2008 / FW/ — Summer makes one think of sandy beaches or at least spending time in a pool. Santiago Marotto has different idea for summer though. Casthing his creative eye on Issey Miyake Eaux d’Eté, the young designer envisioned a “rêve d’eau” – a dream of water, a fantastic journey between the skies and the seas.

“I wanted to evoke the cycles that water goes through, and to show it in all its forms: rain, vapour, liquid… water as a ‘living’ thing. At the same time I wanted to capture its light, airy freshness in a figurative, light-hearted, nearly naive mode of expression,” said Santiago Marotto.

Thus, a new story was sketched upon the bottles of Eaux d’Eté for women and for men. And Reve d’Eau, Issey Miyake’s 2008 summer Fragrance as Santiago Marotto, the Creative artist behind Reve d’Eau, vision came true, with both fragrances created by famed perfumer Jacques Cavallier.

For her:

Water becomes a caress. The sensual sweetness of rose water blends with the succulent flesh of pear for a mouth-watering start. Awash in a velvety affusion of peony and carnation, osmanthus shines forth, warmed by precious woods.

L’Eau d’Issey Eau de Toilette pour L’Eté 3.4 oz
Rosewater, pear, peony, carnation, osmanthus and precious woods.

For him:

Water becomes a bracing spindrift. Frosty zests of yuzu and mandarin bubble with vivacity. Sprinkled with aromas of ebullient cardamom and aromatic sage, the Eau becomes an invigorating wave, cooled by the nearly marine accents of vetiver and ambergris.

L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette pour L’Eté 4.2 oz
Yuzu, mandarin, cardamom, sage, vetiver and ambergris.

Both fragrances are available May 1st at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and other fine department stores

L’Eau d’Issey Summer Fragrance: $60.00
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Summer Fragrance: $56

John Varvatos, a new scent for her, Now Available In Stores

Posted by Mari Davis @ 7:22 am May 1, 2008
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John Varvatos for HerDALLAS, May 1, 2008 / FW/ — As announced last October, a month after the New York-based designer unveiled his Fall 2008 collection, John Varvatos, the new scent for Her, is now available in stores.

Complimenting the existing men’s fragrance collection that was launched in 2004, John Varvatos for Her, is a continuation of the acclaimed designer’s vision of fashion.

Drawing his inspiration from the kind of woman who intrigues him, John Varvatos said, “She’s independent, ageless, free spirited yet strong willed. She exudes effortless elegance and playful chic. She embodies a beguiling duality – an uptown sophisticate and a downtown bohemian.”

Conceived by the designer himself, john varvatos – the new scent for her, exudes warmth, delicacy, elegance and sensuality. John Varvatos was intimately involved in every detail of the process and it is his vision that is the foundation of this project.

With close direction by John Varvatos himself, the scent was created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux of Givaudan. Feminine, sensual and elegant, the scent is a multi-layered symphonic floral chypre with ambery and fruity nuances.

The introduction, composed of Aromatic Grappa, Georgian apricot, damascus plum and golden mandarin, provides the perfect hint of sweetness to create an immediate attraction. The top note is then enriched with a warm unique floral heart—rubrum lilies, Indian mango blossom, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose attar conveying an unmistakable femininity and elegance.The rich background is pure sensuality –oak moss, patchouli, tonka beans and wild honey. It delivers a contemporary, feminine signature that reflects its distinctive heritage.

The bottle is delicate, chic and timeless. Designed in conjunction with Lloyd & Co, the form was originally inspired by the fragility and beauty of Italian grappa bottles. Conveying an air of frailty coupled with confidence and style, the bottle is a reflection of the girl who embraces this scent.

The soft, organic curves embody an unmistakable sense of femininity and sensuality while the rose gold accenting lend to the bottle’s elegance and sophistication. The rich color of the glass establishes the luxury and warmth, which have become a hallmark of the Varvatos’ philosophy.

Launching exclusively this spring at Saks Fifth Avenue, the range will be available in approximately 400 high end department & specialty stores including Barneys New York and Nordstrom, as well as in the designers’ own boutiques nationwide and key international markets shortly thereafter.

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