Max Mara Fall / Winter 2017

The Max Mara Atelier collection is a special project focused on coats, a design division dedicated to experimenting with this iconic fashion item.

The Fall/Winter 2017 collection explores the heritage of the Max Mara coat, which is reimagined with a new paradigm of geometry. The careful and passionate study of volumes is reflected in silhouettes and shapes that delicately balance between a harmony of geometric figures and the exploration of informal beauty, perfectly imperfect by definition.

Double fabrics in rich alpaca, cashmere or pure camel are the most noble of fibers that are treated and transformed as if they were a living and vibrant matter, in a genesis that stops time. Earthy hues and primordial shades make up the natural palette: kaolin white, concrete, clay, iron and wood, combustion and rust.

Max Mara Atelier is a collection specially designed for women with character, confidence and style that evokes the concept that real beauty means being yourself.

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ELIE SAAB launches Girl Of Now

ELIE SAAB fashion show, Paris
With its precious fabrics and magnetic silhouettes, the collection glides across the runway as a spellbound crowd looks on. In the front row or on the catwalk, people have eyes for her only. Her luminous aura captures the attention. Her boundless energy electrifies the room. Her radiant smile brings time to a halt. Girl of Now.

Cameras flash to capture her perfect look; definitely trendy, and yet so personal. She boldly grabs her girlfriends for some fun in front of the camera. One last selfie to immortalise this special moment and she’s already off, leaving a mysterious trail. Where is she going?

The city is hers. Life is hers. She’s as free as the wind – nothing can stop her…

THE FRAGRANCE

An elusive, beguiling blend. An utterly unique elixir that exudes all the facets of almond. It was a challenge worthy of Sophie Labbe and Dominique Ropion. two prodigious IFF perfumers who expressly concocted an absolutely addictive almond imprint steeped in ELIE SAAB’s olfactory signature: an irresistible Orange Blossom­ Patchouli accord.

Like the embroideries adorning the designer’s finest creations. Pear and Mandarin bring sparkle. Fresh-roasted Pistachio, inspired by Lebanon. reinforces the fragrant aroma of bitter Almond.

But the ultimate innovation of this scent is a flower created exclusively for Girl of Now: The Ormond Flower. Fine-cut like a dress. it gradually unveils its precious and gourmand facets thanks to an exclusive co-distillate: Orange Blossom Absolute and bitter Almond Essence.

Added to a bouquet of White Jasmine and Magnolia blossoms, the new flower has a boosting effect that amplifies the fragrance’s  radiance, joy and femininity.

Caressing Cashmeran . enchanting Tonka Bean and creamy Almond Milk make a rich, luxurious and warm base. while Patchouli prolongs the mysterious scent that lingers on the skin.

The couturier’s favourite scent. Orange Blossom Absolute, exudes its radiance and innate grace. When distilled with bitter Almond Essence, this white flower is enhanced with gourmand tones and a new sensuality. And the Ormond Flower is born!

 

Shiseido Future Solution LX

A deeper skincare experience: Perceiving Japanese richness through the five senses.

In an age of virtual reality and online life, many people consider a rich sensorial experience to be more important and more valuable than any luxurious possessions they could acquire. This point of view has long represented the Japanese aesthetic. Now, with the renewal of Shiseido Future Solution LX, the five senses are called upon to participate in the genuine, holistic human experience of richness in skincare.

Legends of nature become forces of skincare.

Since ancient times, Japanese people have been captivated by the invisible but obvious power that exists in every natural creation. Japanese legends portray this in the form of deities—the god of wind, the god of lightning, even spirits that live in trees. A spiritual connection with the forces of nature is a very real part of the fabric of Japanese life. It creates the sense of caring and respect for all living things that is inherent in Japanese culture. Every day one lives this way, one experiences more of the beauty of nature, and one’s inner life becomes more enriched.

A way of life that sparks a genuine radiance in a person. An energized form of beauty that comes through from within, and grows.

Future Solution LX is based on this Japanese concept of living, energetic beauty. Its technology breaks through previous limitations. The pleasure it offers transcends cultural boundaries, engaging the five senses in a revelatory experience of skincare. Using it makes a clearly perceivable difference. Future Solution LX brings out your skin’s inherent beauty, and stimulates its innate ability to improve itself. With time, skin keeps getting better and better. And the simple act of caring for your skin becomes a precious personal gift—a way to cherish your skin, and the radiant life force within it.

Treasuring your skin’s life force. Shiseido is constantly seeking out new skin care approaches.

For the new Future Solution LX, Shiseido tapped into a powerful factor in the richness of Japanese life—nature’s vital inner forces.

Future Solution LX features an advanced anti-aging technology, inspired by plant longevity research that reawakened the vital forces in a rare 350-year old tree, and got it to blossom again. Through the study of this re-energizing potential that exists in plant cells, Shiseido developed an anti-aging ingredient, SkingenecellEnmei.

An ancient botanical. A new source for skin’s energy.

Enmei herb Shiseido’s longevity research brought attention to the powers of Enmei herb, also known as Isodon Herb. This plant is well known in Japan for its health benefits.Enmei herb figures prominently in the familiar Japanese legend of Kukai, or Kobo Daishi, the Buddhist monk who offered a sick traveler the extract of Enmei herb, and helped him recover. With the help of a plant hunter, Shiseido acquired a master Enmei herb from the foot of Mt. Koya, where the Kukai legend was born. To assure a stable supply of the highest quality extract, offshoots of this master plant are carefully cultivated and nurtured under laboratory conditions in Shiseido’s company property. An extract of the cultivated plants has been paired with Skingenecell 1P and Vitamin C Ethyl II resulting in a more advanced and highly effective ingredient, SkingenecellEnmei.

Premium Green Tea Extract from Uji area of Kyoto Provides potent antioxidant effects and help prevent cellular damage caused by UV rays.

Hokkaido Angelica Root Extract from roots matured in the cold temperatures of Hokkaido reinforces the epidermis by promoting ATP production.

Oshima Sakura Leaf Extract from the leaves of Oshima cherry blossoms, found in Shizuoka reinforces the dermis by suppressing elastin breakdown.

The Beauty Longevity System

The Future Solution LX collection works as a holistic ritual, to encourage beautifully radiant skin that is fulfilled by the energy with which you cherish it. Beauty Longevity System is a beauty method to actively promote the

regeneration of beautiful skin cells and deliver skincare effects at a higher level. By supplying skin with SkingenecellEnmei day and night, you give skin the ability to achieve continuous improvement, as it defends and regenerates itself, assuring long-lasting beauty, into the future.

Substantiated Results • Makes skin strongly resilient, as if power was enhanced-96% • Changes skin’s radiance, creating silky smooth conditions – 96% • These products nurture skin – 95%

Tested by 106 -112 Caucasian female consumers in France

Extra Rich Cleansing Foam E (125ml)

A luxurious cleansing foam that envelops skin in a lather of ultimate richness and leaves it feeling beautifully fresh and smooth. Lifting away impurities without disturbing skin’s essential moisture balance, this nurturing cleanser prepares skin to receive the full benefits of softening lotion.

To use: Use in the morning and night. Squeeze about 1cm onto palm and work up a rich lather using cool or lukewarm water. Massage over face with gentle circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Concentrated Balancing Softener E (170ml)

An enriched softening lotion that helps renew skin’s vitalizing forces and encourages them to thrive. Shiseido’s exclusive 4MSK and TMG combine to target the causes of uneven contours, such as thickening and roughness. The skin texture is refined and pores become less visible, for brighter, smoother skin with an optimal surface texture, a vibrant youthful look, and a soft glow that seems to emerge from within.

To use: Use morning and night after cleansing. Pump the dispenser twice on a cotton pad, and lightly fold the pad to allow softener to spread evenly over the face.

Total Protective Cream E (50ml / SPF20)

A rich, multi-functional daytime cream that both protects skin and helps renew its vitalizing forces. With its luxuriously smooth texture, it maintains a deeply hydrated feeling through the day. Premium Sansho Extract encourages skin’s natural self-protective Daytime Defense Gene* to thrive, bringing out vibrant beauty from within. Skin is defended, even when exposed to daytime aggressors like UV rays, dryness, and oxidation. Hybrid Anti-Pollution Powder helps protect skin against various pollutants*. It also provides moisture over long hours, minimizing the look of fine lines and pores for plumped, bright skin and an enhanced makeup finish.

To use the cream: Use in the morning after Concentrated Balancing Softener E. Take about the amount of two pearl beads onto your palm with a spatula, and smooth it over your entire face.

Total Regenerating Cream E (50ml )

A rich intensive night cream that renews skin’s vitalizing forces with the line’s highest amount of SkingenecellEnmei Complex. With a dense, creamy texture, it melts in quickly, creating the optimal nighttime environment for awakening skin’s natural powers and helping them thrive. The skin becomes resilient, firm and radiant, with vibrancy from within. Contains Burnet Extract to help promote the power of skin’s Nighttime Defense Gene*, to optimize the environment for skin’s age-resisting functions while you sleep.

To use: Use at night after Concentrated Balancing Softener E. Take the amount of two pearl beads onto your palm with the spatula, and smooth it over your entire face.

Eye & Lip Contour Regenerating Cream E (17ml )

Vital to your senses of sight, taste and touch, the sensitive skin of your eyes and lips responds beautifully to sensorial stimulation in the form of skincare. This truly luxurious cream engages the senses within the skin to renew its vitalizing forces. Intensive reparative effects help this delicate skin to thrive, as signs of aging and fatigue are reduced, and resilience, firmness and brightness emerge from within. The rich, hydrating cream absorbs instantly, visibly diminishing dark circles. Skin takes on a velvety radiance and flawless luminescence.

To use: Use every morning and night. In the morning, use before applying product with UV protection effect. At night, use as the last step of your skincare regimen.Take cream onto the fingertips and spread it gently and slowly in the eye and mouth areas.

Suede FENTY Slide

Sliding back into the collection in time for school are this season’s latest must-have’s – the Suede FENTY Slide. It’s a chic twist to the slides worn by soccer players off the field.

Stunt the halls in comfort with its soft design and rock ‘em with rad socks to complete the sporty fashion look.

Available in Men and Women’s sizes.

Features:

–  F.U. branded suede strap

–  Classic lightweight slide

–  Suede strap in vibrant colors with F.U. branding in the seasonal “collegiate” chenille lettering

Colorways: Clematic Blue-Scarlet Ibis, Golden Brown – Scarab and Scarlet Ibis – Bright Green 

Available exclusively at Namshi.com

NARS Velvet Matte Foundation Stick

BLEND THE RULES

NARS Cosmetics introduces its first foundation stick with the launch of Velvet Matte Foundation Stick this Fall 2017. Available in 20 shades, the formula provides instantly smooth, soft-matte perfection that does not dry, streak, or leave a cakey finish.

From full-face use to on-the-go correction, and effortless contouring, its removable Touch-Up Blender, a latex-free, touch-up tool, gives users complete control. Swipe it across skin for a natural effect, or stipple it on for fuller coverage.

Velvet Matte Foundation Stick: Matte maker. Rule breaker. Look changer.

Shades include:

SIBERIA:

Light 1 – Light with neutral balance of pink and yellow undertones

MONT BLANC:

Light 2 – Light with pink undertones

GOBI:

Light 3 – Light with yellow undertones

DEAUVILLE:

Light 4 – Light with a neutral balance of pink and yellow undertones

FIJI:

Light 5 – Light with yellow undertones

CEYLAN:

Light 6 – Medium with yellow undertones

PUNJAB:

Medium 1 – Medium with golden, peachy undertones

VALLAURIS:

Medium 1.5 – Medium with pink undertone

SANTA FE:

Medium 2 – Medium with peachy undertones

STROMBOLI:

Medium 3 – Medium with olive undertones

BARCELONA:

Medium 4 – Medium with golden, peachy undertones

SYRACUSE:

Medium-dark 1 – Medium-dark with brown undertones

TAHOE:

Medium-dark 2 – Medium-dark with caramel undertones

CADIZ:

Medium-dark 3 – Medium-dark with caramel and red undertones

MACAO:

Medium-dark 4 – Medium-dark with yellow undertones

NEW GUINEA:

Medium-dark 5 – Medium-dark with red undertones

TRINIDAD:

Dark 1 – Dark with warm yellow undertones

NEW ORLEANS:

Dark 2 – Dark with yellow undertones

BENARES:

Dark 3 – Dark with golden undertones

KHARTOUM:

Dark 4 – Dark with espresso undertones

Price: AED 225 available at NARS Boutique Dubai Mall, Sephora, Tryano, Bloomingdales 360 Kuwait, HN Avenues Kuwait

Clarins New Double Serum: The 8th Generation Edition

In 2017, the Double Serum story continues with this 8th generation edition. 2 serums in 1, has always been Double Serum’s unequalled claim since it was first formulated in 1985. It’s a feat that was made possible thanks to a pioneering double formula inspired by biomimicry. It combines the best water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients which target signs of ageing and help stimulate the skin’s 5 vital functions and decodes the language of youthful skin.

To stimulate the skin’s 5 vital functions, the new Double Serum ‘decodes’the skin’s youthful language by following the code [20 + 1].

Expression

Clarins Laboratories included 18 high-performing plant extracts that have a specific action on each of the skin’s vital functions and two plant-based ingredients with a targeted action. Double Serum brings these extracts together in one product thanks to its unique double formula.

Listening 

Clarins Laboratories selected the highest performing ingredient to protect the cells’ ‘listening system’ (lipid microdomains) and maintain cellular receptivity: turmeric extract is highly concentrated in turmerone, a bio-inspired vegetal discovery.

A new universal texture with a surprising sensoriality

The new Double Serum combines the richness of an oil (without any greasy residue) with the smoothness of an ultra-comfortable gel texture to immediately smooth the skin and promote an unequalled feeling of wellbeing. Both phases mix together at the last minute to offer an extraordinary feeling upon application, almost like a second skin.

A new, ‘intelligent’ double vial bottle

In 1996, 11 years after its creation, Double Serum introduced the irst double vial bottle which made it possible to bring together optimally concentrated ingredients soluble in oil and those in water. In 2017, the ‘revolution’ continues!

 Lacoste is launching a new collection of 2-IN-1 shopping bags

With its timeless, elegant design and generous capacity, Anna is a bag you can easily carry at all times. Available in medium and large sizes, it is stylishly reversible and changes colour or texture to suit your desires, your mood, your outfit or the occasion. Available in five colours – black, red, navy blue, green and beige – Anna uses inside/outside colour blocking for colour contrasts and presents a bi-material effect with a petit piqué coated canvas side and a side with a grainy leather effect.

Practical, it can be carried as a handbag or shoulder bag and has a removable zipped internal pocket. Versatile, this chic and casual new bag combines elegance and practicality and is sure to be your ideal companion every time you go out.

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Puma partners with Selena Gomez

The global sports brand PUMA announced a long-term partnership with singer, actress, and producer Selena Gomez who will work with the brand to design product and create marketing campaigns. Selena will start working with PUMA immediately and will first appear in the brand’s newest campaign for the Phenom, an upcoming women’s footwear drop.

Being part of the PUMA family is very exciting for me, said Selena Gomez. PUMA has changed the game when it comes to the mash-up of athletic wear and fashion. It’s amazing to see this influence on style and culture and I’m excited to be a part of it. I am hoping that we can create something special together. We already have some really cool projects in the works.

Selena and PUMA are a great match, not only because she fits with PUMA’s brand values, but also because of her powerful influence over young women, her integrity, hustle, and drive to succeed. Her work with the brand will be more than simply appearing in a campaign, she will be an active voice for the brand’s consumers. In addition, this partnership includes PUMA and Selena working with and supporting causes close to her heart.

Selena is authentic, creative, talented, and fearlessly real. She is everything that today’s female consumer is looking for in a role model, said Adam Petrick, Global Director for Brand and Marketing for PUMA. “In recent days, she has demonstrated just how strong she truly is. With her honesty and openness about living with Lupus, she has provided an incredible example of confidence, poise, and determination for all of us. Selena is a perfect partner for PUMA because she is not afraid of the challenges our world can offer; she fights and perseveres, which is exactly what PUMA is all about. She will not only represent our brand, but she will help to define and enhance our women’s business.”

The brand’s women’s business has been reinvigorated in recent years and they are expecting continued growth in this area.

Effortlessly cool with Viva La Juicy Glacé

A long sip of a chilled drink, the crisp crackling of breaking ice, a refreshing breeze of cool air all entice the senses in the most satisfying way. Iconic LA fashion brand Juicy Couture invites Viva Girls everywhere to express their effortless and glamorous cool with new Viva La Juicy Glacé, transforming the everyday into a world where everything is cooler, sharper, and more beautiful. The Viva La Juicy fragrances are inspired by the bold Viva Girl who lives life to the fullest and is always the life of the party. The original Viva la Juicy took the fragrance world by storm with its largerthan-life scent for the girl who embodies luxury, glamour, and couture. Embracing the exuberant and trendy lifestyle of the brand’s Los Angeles heritage, the scent became an instant classic in the Juicy Couture fragrance portfolio.

With Viva La Juicy Glacé, the Viva Girl shows off her undeniable cool and turns every ordinary day into something fabulous. She exudes a calm enchantment yet captivating warmth as every moment becomes extraordinary with each spray of Viva la Juicy Glacé. For her, everything is better on ice – #VivaOnIce!

The Fragrance

Inspired by a world of frozen beauty, Viva La Juicy Glacé features fresh and “cool” notes like Frozen Mandarin, Frosted Cassis Leaves, and Pear Sorbet. The elegant Jasmine notes and lush Fruits mingling with warm Vanilla and smooth Sandalwood create a perfectly balanced scent that is perfect for any season.

“ Keeping the DNA of the original Viva La Juicy, I added crisp, cool ingredients to play against warmth and sensuality. I imagined Viva La Juicy Glacé in crystals, kissed with ice and sparkling frost, with the

notes frozen in ice. For an added touch of cool sensation, put the fragrance on ice as the change in temperature transforms the scent and feel of the fragrance.” Honorine Blanc, Perfumer.

Top: The scent opens with a sparkling, fresh burst of Frozen Italian Mandarin, Frosted Cassis Leaves and lush Pear Sorbet to create a juicy surge of crystallized scent.

Mid: At the heart, the Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine de Grasse bloom into a radiant bouquet frosted with Orange Blossom, enveloping the fragrance in a blanket of show-white petals.

Dry: Base notes of Vanilla and Milky Sandalwood create a blanket of warmth, contrasting perfectly with the Viva La Juicy Glacé girl’s frosted world.

The Advertisement

The Viva La Juicy Glacé muse is international beauty icon and supermodel, Candice Swanepoel. She perfectly captures this effortlessly glamorous girl who lives to break free from the ordinary and create exciting surprises for all of life’s moments. In the ad, Candice captures the ice-y beauty of the radiant Viva Girl and brings a contagious charm with her effervescent spirit and cool presence to the whole campaign. Inspiring and transformative, she is the definition of the Viva La Juicy Glacé girl, inviting all around her to live #VivaOnIce.

The Products

Viva la Juicy Glacé Eau de Parfum Spray ; 100ml RRP $123.50 ; 50ml RRP $86.90

The Design

With Juicy Girls adding a new Viva La Juicy product to their well-curated vanities every eight seconds in the US alone, this dazzling new scent will undoubtedly add a pop of sparkle and fresh excitement to their fragrance wardrobes. The iridescent shimmer bottle of Viva La Juicy Glacé gleams like a gorgeous ice sculpture masterpiece. A powdery-pink feathered puff wraps around the nape of the gemstone cap, adding a touch of femininity and warmth to the exquisite design.

The Ritual Of Karma

Do good and good will come your way with the renewed Karma collection by Rituals

After the tremendous success of last years summer limited edition and because of major requests by our loyal fans, we have decided to use the fragrance of this collection for our new core summer collection: The Ritual of Karma. A unique combination of body and sun care products that helps you immerse yourself in the positive vibes of summer. Take good care of yourself and in the end it will find its way back to you, by means of happiness. The body products combine the sweet, floral aroma of holy lotus with the nourishing power of organic white tea, evoking a special, summery feeling. The sun care products contain a powerful natural anti-oxidant complex based on organic white tea, natural vitamin E and ginkgo biloba.

Your Perfect Summer Ritual

The first step is in your summer ritual is to prepare your skin before going out in the sun. Use the Shower Scrub, an ideal 2-in-1 shower product that both exfoliates and cleanses the skin. Then apply the Foaming Shower Gel, which soothes and nourishes the skin and contains a delicate, sweet fragrance.

Because it’s always important to protect yourself while enjoying the sun, the second step is to apply sun protection lotion to dry skin. Use the Sun Protection Face Cream SPF 30 or 50 to protect yourself from harmful UVA and UVB rays that cause premature aging of the skin. On sunny days, you can also use this rich, hydrating cream as a day cream. Apply the Sun Protection Milky Spray SPF 20, 30 or 50 to your whole body to prevent sunburn. The Sun Protection Body Oil – SPF 30 is a non-sticky oil with a tan booster that ensures fast tanning and it contains natural oils that nourish the skin as well. Protect your hair this summer with the Sun Protection Hair Spray, which gives your hair a long-lasting shine and protects it from discoloration.

The third step of your summer ritual is to moisturize your skin. Take a shower with the Foaming Shower Gel and follow it with the hydrating After Sun Lotion with its organic white tea and ginkgo biloba extract that calms and soothes your skin. The rich formula of the Shimmering Body Cream intensively nourishes the skin and leaves it silky smooth. Give yourself and your surroundings a refreshing summer feeling with the Bed & Body Mist, perfect for spraying on your skin and bed linens.

Not summer yet? Another way to get that golden glow is to use the Self Tanning Body Lotion which has a heavenly, fresh summer scent. It uses a moistureregulating formula enriched with Vitamin E, hydrating the skin while giving it a radiant, tanned glow.