Issey Miyake Dreams of Water for the Summer
@ 8:48 am May 2, 2008Filed under: Health & Beauty
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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
@ 7:22 am May 1, 2008Filed under: Fashion Trends, News
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DALLAS, 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.
Suggested Retail Pricing:
- Parfum 15 ml, $125 US MSRP
- Eau de Parfum 100 ml (3.3 fl. oz), $92 US MSRP
- Eau de Parfum 50 ml (1.6 fl. oz.), $70 US MSRP
- Moisturizing Body Milk 200 ml (6.7 fl. oz), $50 US MSRP
- Cleansing Body Oil 200 ml (6.7 fl. oz) with Natural Exfoliating Grains 30g (1 oz), $58 US MSRP
Unveiling of Palazzo Versace Dubai
@ 7:50 am April 30, 2008Filed under: News
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MILAN, April 30, 2008/ FW/ — Versace has entered the list of prestigious waterside addresses in Dubai. Palazzo Versace Dubai was unveiled yesterday, in London, for the European launch. In collaboration with Spencer House in St. James Place and Harrods Department store, Versace is displaying the luxury lifestyle the resort will uphold to. For six weeks Harrods windows will display a layout model of Palazzo Versace furniture and furnishings.
Palazzo Versace Dubai’s 130,000 sq/m space will be furnished with an exclusive line of Versace Home. The resort will include a day spa, ballroom, convention facilities and a Versace Boutique. With 169 private residences and 213 hotel suites the resort is intimate and grand at the same time.
Versace’s collaboration with Sunland Group has already won various awards with their 2000 collaboration on Versace Palazzo Gold Coast.
“The House of Versace is about the ultimate in luxurious living so our collaboration with Sunland Group on Palazzo Versace is a natural extension of our lifestyle brand.” said Giancarlo Di Risio, CEO of the Versace Group. “We have vast experience creating the most luxurious interiors, from world-class yachts to private jets, helicopters, and Lamborghini sports cars. Palazzo Versace Dubai is the supreme example of a truly exclusive Versace lifestyle.”
The blending of fashion and interior design has been an important concept to Versace from the beginning when Gianni Versace was still head of the house. Today under Donatella’s influence, Versace is following their original spirit and expanding its horizons both artistically and conceptually. With another opening of a Palazzo Versace the brand is expanding into a luxury lifestyle brand. With over 50% of the exclusive condominium residences already sold, Versace is obviously doing well selling their luxurious ideals.
photo: courtesy of Versace
Thin Before Memorial Day: Easy Tips and Exercises to Shape Up for Summer
@ 12:01 am April 30, 2008Filed under: News
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NEW YORK, Apr 30, 2008 / FW/ — Spring is here and summer is around the corner, which means it’s time to shed heavy sweaters for sundresses, shorts and sandals. Most people try to shape up before swimsuit season, but it can be hard to find time and motivation between work, family and social life.
Luckily, celebrity fitness trainer Kim Lyons and Family Circle’s Senior Health Editor, Margit Ragland, are teaming up with Crest Healthy Radiance to provide easy exercises and tips that really work!
Kim demonstrates simple exercises anyone can do at home, at work or on the go, and she shares her secrets for staying motivated through simple routines. Margit shares a sneak peak of health stories from the June issue of Family Circle, including news of an exciting nationwide challenge to get America walking toward better health. Together, they will show how easy it can be to look and feel beautiful and healthy inside and out.
Known best for her role on The Biggest Loser, celebrity fitness trainer Kim Lyons has provided support and encouragement to millions of people of all ages, shapes and sizes looking to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
While at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Kim was awarded her IFBB Pro Card, earning her place as one of the leading fitness competitors of the world. Kim is also the author of a new book, “Your Body, Your Life,” a 12-week program for getting in shape and feeling great. Kim lives in Hermosa Beach, California.
Monsieur, are you wearing Jean Paul Gaultier?
@ 10:42 am April 29, 2008Filed under: Fashion Trends, Health & Beauty
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DALLAS, Apr 29, 2008 / FW/ — Jean Paul Gaultier must be tireless. He already designs 12 collections a year and he still found the time to launch ‘Monsieur’, a new grooming line for men that is every day wardrobe of skincare and ‘make-up’ products that make men look good without losing their inherent appeal.
Officially called ‘Jean Paul Gaultier Monsieur’, the new men’s grooming products compliments the men’s ‘make-up’ line that the French couturier launched in 2003. Five years had passed since then, so, it was time to re-visit and revamp the line especially with the changing attitudes of men towards growing old.
Though women have been very open in their search for the fountain of youth, men had been very quiet about it. Except for dying their gray hair to their original color, men showed very little interest in staying young until the last of the baby boomers turned 40.
When Hollywood heartthrobs Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and George Clooney, all of whom are part of the last wave of baby boomers turned 40, their continued popularity among women of all ages became a sign post that men can also be ageless.
Forty-something, high-flying executive, fashion-conscious, sporty, eco-friendly; metro-sexual, a bighearted softy or a seducer, even the strong and quiet type including the ‘nerds’ who were unpopular during high school but run the world today, finally begun to understand women’s preoccupation with the fountain of youth.
Being well groomed and taking care of his appearance is a growing priority for men. Jean Paul Gaultier responds to this new attitude with a new comprehensive line called ‘Jean Paul Gaultier monsieur’ consisting of seventeen products, from which every man can compose his “every day wardrobe for looking good!”
Each of the skincare products combines the same unique plant complex, which helps to ensure the protection and well being of the skin. A desert micro-alga capable of with standing the most extreme climate conditions lends its strength to resist harsh everyday factors such as pollution, smoke and UV rays.
Monsieur offers a choice of cleansing agents, treatments and grooming products to make sure he looks good at any time of day. Monsieur is already available at Bloomingdales and bloomingdales.com. It will be available at Sephora beginning May 2008 and select specialty and department stores in the nation.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MONSIEUR SKINCARE
Eau du Matin, Invigorating Fragrance (3.3 oz) $46.00
This invigorating formula prolongs the reviving effects of the morning shower. Spray onto the body and rub vigorously. This “green frisson” water with spicy, masculine notes reveals the freshness of bergamot and petitgrain, followed by woody accents of cedar and gaiac. Tip: cedar and citrus essential oils boost the energy levels of the body and stimulate the mind.
Face Wash (4.2 oz) $20.00
A cleanser for both morning and evening, this rich cream is lathered over moist skin and the beard before rinsing thoroughly with water. Use before or after shaving. Tip: the cleanser’s smooth formula prepares the skin for shaving without drying it out.
Face Scrub (4.2 oz) $20.00
To free the skin, this gel instantly removes dead skin cells and all of the impurities that prevent the skin from breathing. The face looks brighter, cleaner, and more invigorated. Tip: The scrub’s small exfoliating grains of wood pulp are gentle on the skin and tough on impurities
Shaving Cream (4.2 oz) $18.00
To tame stubborn hair and gently prepare the skin for the glide of the blade, this lightly scented velvety cream transforms into an emollient lather on contact with water. Suitable for all beards; use with or without a shaving brush. Tip: for a flawless shave, use directly with the fingers, massaging the cream into moist skin, or lather with a shaving brush.
After-Shave Gel (1.6 oz) $25.00
A green-colored texture that is invisible on application calms the skin for a soft, supple appearance after shaving. Tip: this “anti-razor burn” gel contains an oil extracted from grape seeds to strengthen the skin’s defenses again attack, along with a soothing agent - Alpha-Bisabolol -to neutralise irritation and reduce nicks and cuts from shaving.
Moisturizing Face Balm (1.6 oz) $32.00
To quench the skin’s thirst without leaving it shiny, this balm contains water-trapping plant sugars and oil extracted from grape seeds rich in essential fatty acids. Instant comfort is ensured. The skin is suppler and more resistant to harsh external factors. Tip: its texture, enriched in volatile substances, melts into the skin for a dashing, matte finish.
Energizing Face Care (1.6 oz) $34.00
The perfect “fatigue-masking” tool: a moisturizer that melts invisibly into the skin. The face looks rested and the skin is the very picture of health. Tip: Light reflectors ensure an instant healthy glow effect.
Energizing Eye Care (0.5 oz) $30.00
A gel infused with decongestant and anti-shadow active ingredients rid the skin of puffiness and dark circles. Its texture provides total comfort. Tip: The Eye Gel’s “flash” effect particles brighten this area in the blink of an eye.
Shine Stopper Gel (0.5 oz) $25.00
A radical blotting gel to absorb excess oil and eliminate shine from the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). A zero shine effect guaranteed. Tip: The Shine Stopper’s convenient packaging allows you to unleash your anti-shine weapon at any time of day,
MONSIEUR: THE COSMETICS
Powder Bronzer (10 g) $40.00
Keep that “just back from vacation” look all year round. As practical as its reversible case, this discreet compact powder contains reflective pigments that even out the complexion; erase blemishes and give the skin a truer-than-life healthy glow. Tip: One product, two application options: Apply in a flash with the brushwhen on the go, and use a shaving brush at home for a professional result.
Self Tanning Gel (1.6 oz) $28.00
For a sun-free, incognito tan, this moisturizing gel contains corrective pigments for an instant healthy glow. The color gradually deepens with DHA for an incredibly natural result. Tip: A tinted cream that allows you to see where it has been applied and gives instant color on application even before the DHA starts to work.
Fluid Bronzer Multi-Complexion (1.6 oz) $30.00)
This tinted fluid cream is perfect for giving the skin an instant pick-me-up, leaving it gleaming with a healthy outdoor glow. Its light, non-greasy texture contains a complex of plant active ingredients that also protects the skin against harsh external factors. Tip: Contains absorbent micro-sponges for a matte finish on the skin.
Concealer (0.5 oz) $20.00
This cream provides perfect coverage to disguise every flaw. In addition, micro particles brighten shadows caused by dark circles. Guarantees bright eyes under any circumstances. Tip: Available in three shades – fair, medium or tawny skin - for a customized result.
Eyeliner Pencil (1.2g) $14.00
To give a deep, intense gaze or correct sparse lashes, this eyeliner pencil gives a natural dark line which really changes everything. It is removed in the blink of an eye. As quick and simple as a signature. Tip: The eyeliner is a special pencil suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, for gentle, precise application. Includes a built-in pencil sharpener.
Brow Corrector Pencil (1.2g) $14.00
To emphasize the shape of the face and underline its character, this corrector pencil allows you to discreetly define the outline of the eyebrows. It is removed as easily as it is applied. Tip: Two shades -fair or medium to be applied in small, fine strokes in the direction of hair growth for a natural effect.
Brow Groomer (7 ml) $18.00
To bring unruly brows into line, this clear gel invisibly tames and holds them in place all day long thanks to fixing polymers. Tip: A pine tree-shaped brush allows you to target the areas to be tamed: the widest end tidies the thickest area and the tip brings stubborn hairs into line.
Lip Balm (3.5g) $18.00
This completely non-greasy and non-sticky lip balm is packed with nourishing agents. Its texture is enriched by a protective hydrating polymer that leaves an invisible film protecting the lips from harsh climate factors (cold, dryness). Re-apply as often as necessary. Tip: This clear balm is also available in two lightly tinted versions (fair and tawny skin) to enhance the natural pigmentation of the lips.