Victoria’s Secret has launched The Trend Collection Rose, the second quartet (the first was Citrus) in a projected series of limited edition seasonal fragrances. The fragrances include Rose Violet, Rose Caramel, Rose Bergamot and Rose Musk. Rose Violet (shown) ~ Floral. “The scent of the moment: crisp cedarwood and violet modernize classic rose, making this … Read More →
Luxury brand Kering’s couture house Yves Saint Laurent announced the departure of Hedi Slimane as the company’s creative and image director, as per a company press release. Francesca Bellettini, president and CEO of Yves Saint Laurent, said, “I would like to thank Hedi Slimane very much for his vision in reforming such an iconic House … Read More →
At Thursday night’s DVFAwards at the United Nations, Diane von Furstenberg took a moment to wave the flag for Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid. Reminding guests that the former New York senator presented one of the DVFawards last year, the designer said, “I would like to ask all of you — the ones of you who … Read More →
Song of Jewellery expands its product offerings by adding three European contemporary jewellers: Simone Vera Bath, Co.Ro. and ORSKA. After the latest addition of three jewellers, Song of Jewellery, the London-based retailer of jewellery and hair accessories now features pieces from 26 European designers. Simone Vera Bath Simone Vera Bath was born in Berlin and, after … Read More →
Spanish fine jeweller Carrera y Carrera recently launched its Retiro Collection, inspired by the Buen Retiro Park in Madrid and its garden, according to areport. The jewellery pieces tell the story of a gardener who fell in love with the youngest daughter of a duke,Lucire.com reported. To win her favour, he created a garden with … Read More →
Fourteen officials from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy are taking a rough diamond training course provided by the Antwerp diamond industry over a two-week period. The objective of the course is to ensure that Brazil is able to apply the strict requirements of the Kimberley Process properly, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) … Read More →
The first training centre for “highly-skilled jewellery professionals” started operating recently in Nansha District, Guangzhou, China. The training centre, located in Guangzhou Nanhua Technical School for Industry and Trade, will work closely with other institutions from France, the US and Hong Kong to provide internationally recognised training programmes, according to a report by Takungpao.com.hk. The … Read More →