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Skincare with color, By Terry is a pioneering makeup range from one of the beauty industry’s most respected creatives. Having inspired and developed Yves Saint Laurent’s eponymous color range, Terry de Gunzburg opened her own beauty laboratory in 1998 and dedicated herself to distilling her virtually unrivaled expertise into a comprehensive range designed to enhance – not detract – from your natural beauty. Terry believes that "a woman’s beauty essentials are an excellent moisturizer and a fresh, natural-looking complexion" and her range is true testament to this philosophy: starring skin-friendly formulas and flattering colors so you look like "you" on a great day.

In 1948 the Prior of the Carthusian Monastery on the breathtaking Italian island of Capri, discovered a volume of historic perfume formulas dating back to a time when the monks living there began to discover the exquisite aromatics of the herbs and blossoms on the island. With the Pope's consent, the formulas were revived by a local chemist and developed into a unique range of fragrances called Carthusia.

Today, Carthusia continues to practice its centuries-old knowledge, and has an indivisible bond with Capri – the result of zealous and professional research into components derived exclusively from Capri’s environment. These ingredients meet, mix and match in the Carthusia laboratories, producing unique harmonies of scents that beget perfumes as exceptional as the island from which they come.

 

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Since 1643, the history-infused scents of Cire Trudon have perfumed châteaux
and salons. Now its storied candles are on exhibit at Piana, aglow with history. 
Modern Alchemists and Purverye\ors of Curios Goods.

 

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Masterful compositions of scents, men's fragrance Gendarme and women's Carrière are inventions of a respected fragrance marketer and leader in the industry, Topper Schroder.  At first merely a consumer of fragrances Topper found himself on a quest to find cologne he could wear with pride, but without annoying skin irritation or asthmatic reactions. After searching the department store and men’s counters everywhere without success, he decided to develop a cologne to his specifications. With no professional fragrance background, Topper became a quick study in the art and surrounded himself with expert guidance. While his fragrance mentor was able to make introductions, many at first saw Topper as someone going to a lot of trouble to satisfy a self-defined market of one. That uncompromising quest, defying conventional wisdom, has now brought Gendarme a loyal following that includes A-List Hollywood celebrities.

 

 


Hermetica was founded by Clara Molloy, a parisian-catalan poet and her husband John, a sporty Irish globetrotter. Over the last 15 years, they have explored and experimented with fragrance- making, always with the ambition to challenge convention through creativity.

For Hermetica, they came across a completely new way to make fragrances - a new way to be green that they hadn't been explored before. It took more than 2 years to create this formula, thanks to an intense collaboration between Clara and the senior perfumers Aliénor Massenet and Philippe Paparella.

“Hermetica represents a new approach in the making of fragrances that combines nature and chemistry. Powerful scents, gentle on the skin, respectful of the environment, mixing history and modernity” a said Hermetica co-founder Clara

 IT BEGAN WITH A SECRET: THE SECRET TO CREATE THE PERFECT SCENT

Hermetica is a collection of clean fragrances inspired by the ancient Florentine practice of alchemy. Applying its practices to modern-day perfumery, Hermetica is based on the belief that finding the perfect fragrance relies on the connection between the precious molecules within a fragrance and one’s skin.

In their quest for the ultimate fragrance elixir, Clara and John decided to create a revolutionary collection by using a combination of the best form nature and molecules when chosen instead of a natural counterpart to preserve it: a conscious step towards making sustainable and green fragrance creation possible.

CLEAN ALCHEMY

These hybrid formulas were developed using a unique patented technology, a worldwide first in the fragrance industry. The formulas immediately reveal the heart of the fragrance and mainly use green chemistry.

"Unlike traditional perfumes that use alcohol to bring the fragrance to your nose like a rocket, Hermetica uses a unique patented technology to release the full heart of the fragrance with a certain tempo; it's like the difference between smelling a glass of whisky and a glass of champagne. It's a refined version," said Hermetica co-founder, John

The result of this modern-day alchemy is four collections of long-lasting and moisturizing fragrances, plus the Source1 – a unique scent that can be layered with any fragrances to give them a modern and vibrant twist.

A virtuoso in hair artistry, Wendy Iles is an eloquent practitioner of style. Her acclaimed works have graced the cover of Vogue and Elle, by turns illuminating or shading the most iconic personalities of our time. 

So it's not by accident her Iles Formula Collection rises above anything else you will ever experience on your hair, in a perfect meeting of art and science.

The groundbreaking formulas contain phenomenal ingredients that instantly repair and care for hair, right from the first use. Personally sourced by Wendy from all over the world, the ingredients in the Iles Formula haircare are carefully blended together to develop the most powerful reparative complexes  – the secret behind the Iles Formula signature spun-silk hair finish.

 

 

“Glamour is not self-conscious; it’s not trying really hard. It’s just expressing your own truth. I think that’s what the essence of glamour really is—expressing your uniqueness.”
—Kevyn Aucoin

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian is passionate about scent and founded his eponymous label in 2009. Creating fragrances that embody sophistication, elegance, freedom and boldness, the Paris-based nose is inspired by the rich history and culture of the French capital. Using rare pure essential oils, Kurkdjian has created a stunning collection of enveloping scents and is fast becoming one of the most respected perfumers in the world.

 

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A perfectionist parfumeur, Ormonde Jayne harkens back to the glorious “golden age” of perfumery, an elegant era when fragrance creation was a fine art, when absolutes were infused for months before filtration, then left to mature before bottling to give a deeper, more complex formulation. 

“In creating Ormonde Jayne, my goal was to combine elements which I consider define true elegance: The quality of English craftsmanship, the art of French perfumery and the sensuality and natural harmony of the Orient”

Linda Jayne
Creator & Founder

 

 

 

RANCÉ 1795 is a Maison de Parfumeurs with a unique tradition. Raised thanks to the passion and savoir-faire of the Rancé family, today at the seventh generation, RANCÉ 1795 produce since more than 220 years fragrances of timeless excellence.

 


Surratt was born in Japan, inspired by the design aesthetic and master craftsmanship of the culture—brought to life through New York sensibility.

Surratt creates sophisticated, superior quality makeup and tools that deliver uncomplicated, pro-level results. From the beauty obsessed to the pro and non-pro alike, Surratt puts artistry at everyone’s fingertips. Fueled by an eye toward ingenious innovation and exquisite beauty, Surratt draws on texture, technique, and technology for next-level product personalization. Surratt delivers an elevated experience through customizable products, superior formulations, and unrivaled functionality.


The Organic Pharmacy combines science and nature to provide safe, high-quality formulas. What began as a childhood fascination in her local pharmacy, founder and London-based pharmacist Margo Marrone discovered her lifelong passion to assist people with different ailments and concerns. Crediting homeopathy with changing her life, she learned of the high levels of toxins in our daily foods and cosmetics and decided to launch a shop using simple, organic ingredients.

The brand offers a wide range of certified food grade organic and non-toxic products, from face cleansers to supplements, to keep you looking and feeling your best. Free from artificial colors, preservatives and petrochemicals, they are a cruelty-free and fair trade company that blends cold-pressed plant oils and extracts with expertise.


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