PFW make a case for lip cuffs, oblong sunglasses, and a leather beret [“source-elle”]
Once upon a time, perfume meant parfum, whose aromatic ingredients are diluted in pure alcohol at their highest practical concentration (usually around 15-20 per cent). One or two drops of this intensely concentrated liquid would last for hours, but it was a luxury that only the very rich could afford. All that changed in the early … Read More →
Earlier this week, New York City’s Apolis Community Centre was jam-packed with people who had come out to hear Tom Sachs and Virgil Abloh in conversation with Simon Doonan. The pairing of downtown artist, international fashion and music creative, and retail legend might seem random, but you can connect the dots. Abloh and Sachs are sometime … Read More →
Golden South Sea pearl specialist Jewelmer Joaillerie of the Philippines dazzled buyers at the September Hong Kong Fair with its latest collections of pearl and diamond jewellery in innovative designs. In an interview, Jacques Christophe Branellec, deputy CEO of Jewelmer, said the new collections – Louvre and Illusion – feature unconventional designs that give classic … Read More →
Preciosa International (HK) Ltd is casting the spotlight on the new colours of its cubic zirconia and Nanogems. Three new colours are available for Preciosa’s cubic zirconia. The calmness of its steely blue Aquamarine speaks volumes without saying a word, while the Dark Blue Topaz is conservative yet distinguished, adding a touch of sophistication to … Read More →
Scarselli Diamonds is shining the limelight on exceptional fancy coloured diamonds at its booths at the Fine Gem Pavilion at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) and the Fine Design Pavilion at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The company is presenting a 7-carat Type IIA fancy intense purple-pink diamond in VVS2 clarity grade, which appears … Read More →
Brazilian gemstone expert Duarte & Bastos is displaying a comprehensive selection of top-quality coloured gemstones aimed at capturing the attention of professional buyers from China, Russia and Europe. Headlining its product offerings are rubellites, mint tourmalines, and cat’s-eye emerald and chrysoberyl cat’s eye. Duarte & Bastos counts its strict quality control from extraction to the … Read More →