DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT PROMOTION BRANDS BANGKOK “ASEAN FASHION CENTER”

 As part of its efforts to brand Bangkok as the “ASEAN Fashion Center”, the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) under the Ministry of Commerce is planning to accentuate the capacity of the Thai fashion and leather industry by showcasing the “Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2008” (BIFF & BIL 2008), to take place during 27-31 August 2008 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) Bangna.
 

BIFF & BIL 2008 is regarded as the foremost regional sourcing and networking platform for both local and overseas fashion trade professionals. The event provides an excellent opportunity to pronounce Thailand’s fashion and leather business capability in a full range of services including design, manufacture and merchandise, with emphasis on a strategy of value-added in every segment of the fashion and leather industry to enhance global competitiveness. To communicate this concept and attract participation from buyers, sellers, manufacturers and agents, the event will be divided into fashion shows and exhibitions to present fashion and leatherware collections by Thaland’s established designers as well as selected young up-and-coming designers in order to provide a comprehensive showcase. Read the story »

Lancome Magnifique : New Fragrance Launch. Audacious. Passionate. Utterly.

Magnifique is the latest fragrance for women from Lancome, and it launches this month under the tag line “You are unique; you are Magnifique”. The celebrity spokesperson is Anne Hathaway; the perfumers are Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier; the spicy woody scent is intended as “an olfactive interpretation of red”.

Anne Hathaway is Lancome’s newest ambassador, who will be featured in the advertising campaign. The fragrance, a spicy woody floral, was created by Firmenich perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier. As WWD reported this morning, “‘The challenge was to work on wood [notes],” said Cresp, explaining the women’s fragrance market has few woody juices. While he and Cavalllier were in India they came upon nagarmota, a plant giving iff a woody odor. They liked it so much, they opted to use nagarmota essential oil in Magnifique.” Other notes include saffron essence, cumin, Bulgarian rose essence, Mai de Grasse rose absolute, jasmine, Australian sandalwood essence and a vetiver note. Read the story »

Lancome Magnifique : New Fragrance Launch. Audacious. Passionate. Utterly.

Magnifique is the latest fragrance for women from Lancome, and it launches this month under the tag line “You are unique; you are Magnifique”. The celebrity spokesperson is Anne Hathaway; the perfumers are Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier; the spicy woody scent is intended as “an olfactive interpretation of red”.

Anne Hathaway is Lancome’s newest ambassador, who will be featured in the advertising campaign. The fragrance, a spicy woody floral, was created by Firmenich perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier. As WWD reported this morning, “‘The challenge was to work on wood [notes],” said Cresp, explaining the women’s fragrance market has few woody juices. While he and Cavalllier were in India they came upon nagarmota, a plant giving iff a woody odor. They liked it so much, they opted to use nagarmota essential oil in Magnifique.” Other notes include saffron essence, cumin, Bulgarian rose essence, Mai de Grasse rose absolute, jasmine, Australian sandalwood essence and a vetiver note. Read the story »

W3LL PEOPLE(TM) Opens Flagship Retail Store in Austin’s SoLar Neighborhood, Offering Safe All-Natural, Organic Skin Care Products

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 / — Discerning eco- and beauty-conscious consumers seeking cosmetic and skincare treatments that enhance their appearances without harming their skin or the environment can now purchase all-natural, organic skincare and cosmetics products at the Austin-based W3LL PEOPLE(TM) flagship retail store. W3LL(TM) opened on July 12, 2008 in Austin’s trendy SoLar neighborhood.

W3LL (pronounced well) PEOPLE offers an “eco-lux” experience driven by the integration of optimal product performance, bioavailable product ingredients and sustainable business practices. From the green-friendly store built from sustainable materials, such as recycled denim insulation and cabinetry made from sorghum (a renewable agri-byproduct), to its extensive array of organic products, W3LL’s mission is to bring a fresh, safe focus to skincare by selling products with proven, medical-grade nutrients that replenish the skin without harming the planet. Read the story »

Brazilian Beachwear Great Cia.Maritima Debuts Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim

    MIAMI, July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Cia.Maritima, the hottest beachwear brand in Brazil, will debut its 2009 collection in the United States at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim in Miami. The runway show will be chocked-full of the hottest models from Brazil and will be held Sunday, July 20 at 9:30 pm, in the Cabana Grande tent at the historic Raleigh Hotel. Over 40 glamorous looks will be presented by The Rosset Group of Sao Paulo, Brazil, designer and manufacturer of Cia.Maritima. Benny Rosset, founder and designer, will be there to present the collection and to meet with the press.

   Fashion show veteran Lynne O’Neill will produce this year’s show. O’Neill is one of the best known fashion show directors in the industry. She is the go-to fashion show director for Sex and the City, having directed the Vivienne Westwood fashion show in the feature film, as well as the classic “fashion roadkill” fashion show in the series with comedian Margaret Cho playing a character inspired by O’Neill. Read the story »