I’m in an oddly sentimental mood.
Speaking of Bijin-Hakumei, perhaps none fits the bill better than this one. She was phenomenal. Kanebo’s ad campaign in 1977 turned Masako Natusme (夏目雅子) into an instant
Yellow Boots
The image on the left was probably taken more than two decades ago. The one on the right was taken a few years ago. Who is she? – Her name is Sayoko Yamaguchi (山口小夜
“V” for Valentino, not for Vendetta !
My all time favorite gets a funky treatment by Taschen. Art Edition. Una grande storia italiana. Valentino Garavani Hardcover + Box + 4 signed prints 13 x 17.3 inch, 738 pages, $ 4
A Wax-head from Down Under
In 1988, I came across an awfully attractive chair made of neoprene (used for wetsuits). I immediately sensed the designer was a guy who had a strong background in surfing, not jus
Ao Dai（調香師 ロック・ドン）
気鋭の若手パフューマー、ロック・ドンについて述べてみました。 ＊＊＊＊＊ There is something striking about the image below… It reminds me of
Terry, Not Thierry
Gee, Clement and Laurent are busier than ever (new launches are showing no sign of slowing down…), and I don’t even get to speak to them these days 🙁 But don’t
Francis Kurkdjian @NPR
Francis Kurkdjian speaks with Melissa Block, the host of NPR’s All Things Considered, about Chateau de Versailles’ recreation of Marie Antoinette’s scent. (an art
An Encounter
A slamming sound followed by a loud, angry voice broke the silence of the night. I turned my head towards the voice. A man in a white shirt holding a thick black binder was about t
An Interview with Clement Gavarry
For your enjoyment, here is an interview with Clement Gavarry, a short film by Miss Liz. Clement talks about his source of inspiration, his favorite perfume ingredient and the cre