The Dior Institut at Plaza Athenee
The Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée is a luxurious spa ensconced in a sumptuous hotel located in one of the most splendid cities in the world – Paris. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Institut is a nominee for a Luxist award in the best day spa category. The connection between the Plaza Athénée and Christian Dior dates back to 1947, when the fashion house’s namesake and founder chose the hotel as a place to photograph and showcase his models. Soon he began to invite his best customers there for lunch, or eat by himself in a private dining room. Dior even named a couple of his designs “Plaza” and “Athénée.”
GQ Magazine – Shirts of the Summer (Sean John)
A pale blue chambray shirt is as timelessly American as, well, Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke. But what if you’re in the market for something a bit more timely? Enter the style-minded gray chambray. It makes for a perfect match with a cotton jacket and tie on a hot city day, or with swim trunks and flip-flops on a sandy beach.
Kiehl’s Acai Toning Mist for Earth Day 2010
In honour of Earth Day 2010 cosmetics brand Kiehl’s have teamed up with personalities from the worlds of art, music, film and sport to create a limited edition series of their Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist that will raise money for environmental causes.
Kiehl’s have invited Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore and pro-surfer Malia Jones to each create special packaging for their 100% organic, antioxidant, skin rejuvenating spray. An honourable 100% of profits is being donated from each sale to the Rainforest Alliance, with the aim of raising $200,000.
Available at Kiehl’s stores.
Lady Gaga + Cyndi Lauper Lipsticks
This season, MAC has unveiled its newest Viva Glam spokespersons: ’80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper and “Telephone” darling Lady Gaga. The pairing is sheer genius: Lauper challenged social norms in her day with her quirky, experimental, but always fun sense of style, while Gaga has conquered global stages with her often outlandish and avant-garde outfits, which emphasize the performance art aspects of her repertoire. The two lipstick shades corresponding to Cyndi and Gaga, meanwhile, feature their autograph along the inside of the tube.
Saks – High End Footwear
One of the biggest upgrades for Saks must have been their splendid shoe department. Developed to look like a high end footwear heaven with drapery, plush seating and very discreet checkout areas. Today we give you a look at some of the exclusive styles they will have in store this spring. Designers include Rupert sanderson, Diego Dolcini, Jonathan Kelsey, Daniele Michetti, Gianvito Rossi & Heather Williams. take a closer look on the next page.
Goods Skate Deck
Famous Seattle skate boutique Goods has just launched a new own-brand skate deck. Featuring the store’s logo on the bottom in white over a turquoise-green background.
Puma’s Unity Beer
A lot of cross-promotional ideas can come off as gimmicky, especially when they are advocating unity in reference to the greatest tournament on the planet. We’re all for Puma Unity Beer, however, which represents a truly outstanding convergence of ideas. The renowned sports apparel and clothier has teamed up with artisanal brewers Collective Sao Gabriel to concoct a special World Cup brew meant to promote unity.
Aston Martin CEO Explains Importance of Cygnet Minicar
Aston Martin builds some of the fastest, most desirable and undoubtedly most beautiful cars in the world by following a very simple formula. Front engine, rear-drive coupes (and sometimes sedans) powered by the biggest, most powerful engines available. As you would expect, fuel efficiency has historically been of very little concern.
Sean John Spring & Summer 2010 Campaign
Sean John announces their spring 2010 advertising campaign shot by celebrated photographer, Brooke Nipar, who also shot Sean “Diddy” Combs’ new album packaging, “Last Train to Paris.” Celebrating the longevity as one of America’s most successful labels, Sean John is moving back to the days of high modern fashion allowing the market to be continually surprised by their new aesthetic.
Tom Ford Recruiting Womenswear Designers
Tom Ford has confirmed he’ll launch womenswear under his namesake label. In October he announced he was looking for financing, and everyone in fashion who’s been positively shvitzing over his return to the ladies’ market wondered and hoped he’d come back for fall 2010. Seeing as the fall 2010 shows are almost over, that’s evidently not happening. But WWD has heard Ford is quietly recruiting womenswear designers, and may have an accessories specialist onboard.
