Rihanna’s first fragrance, Reb’l Fleur, has hit retail at Macy’s, where it is getting a TON of support in terms of prime real estate and signage. The image here is from Chicaco, with the Herald Square store in New York after the flip. Via UR.
Featuring Taylor Momsen, shot by Ellen Von Unwerth, enjoy a look at the short film for John Galliano’s latest scent “Parlez- Moi D’amour.” Beautifully shot, love the soundtrack, dissapointed by the fake quill pen writing and antique looking paper. Via Jezebel.
Here’s the packaging for Rihanna’s first perfume, Reb’l Fleur. For those who want to purchase it for more than just the illustration of a red-haired Rihanna, here’s the description:
“The fragrance is an intense and daring fruity chypre, composed of sophisticated floral notes: tuberose, violet and hibiscus with a splash of coconut water over the light and smooth base, the combination of the final notes evokes the impression of warm skin.”
An image of the bottle on the next page.
UPDATE: Apparently this is just the packaging, not it as it appears in any store. The internets are saying it will launch early next year.
We get a thorough look at the product images from the Hello Kitty for Sephora collaboration, plus details on the offerings from blogger Temptalia, who as a VIP customer for the chain also was able to pre-order the collection, a lot of which is already sold out. The collection goes on sale to everyone in mid-January and it includes make-up, fragrance, brushes, mirrors, blotter paper and even a shower cap! In the comments section of Temptalia’s blog, there’s a lot of debate as to how this collection stacks up against Hello Kitty’s collaboration with MAC cosmetics, with some opining that this one scews a lot younger, which, given the success of its collabo with Tokidoki, one would have to guess that was Sephora’s exact intent! Via Sassisam. Many more images on the next page.
No shocker that LVMH wanted in on the Hermes brand given the enviable job it does of branding itself as the king of all things lush and gorgeous, with its unique emphasis on earthiness as opposed to the in-your-faceness attitude of most luxury brands. In this video for “Le Voyage D’Hermes,” the brand’s newest fragrance, we’re treated to a stunningly beautiful horse running in slow motion. It sounds like nothing new, but this animal is so lovely in its appearance and color as to make the heart ache.
In the third installment of their collaboration Vane and Joya studio launch ‘Shades of Dusk’ a capsule collection of fragrance filled lockets available today Anthropologie: A pocket watch pendant filled with a Royal Jasmine perfume; A pin featuring an oversized safety pin, houses a Moro Blood Orange concreta; and a heart-shaped brooch filled with Starleaf, an exotic orange blossom fusion. On the next page a closer look at the beauties.
Takashi Murakami’s solo showing at Gagosian Rome includes two murals titled “Dragons In Clouds (above), which are amazing and beautiful and done in a style that’s a departure from what we’ve come to know from him. –Curated
Russell Simmons writes an open letter to Kanye and tells him there was no need to apologize to Bush (and we concur). –Globalgrind
A luxury Chinese tea that will cost you over $2,000 but is said to carry a delicate floral scent that stays with you long after you finish the cup. (It also happens to look like premium ganja!) –WSJ
Get a rare chance to see the steel portion of the steel magnolia that is Beyonce in over 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes looks from her VMA rehearsals for “Ring The Alarm.” As she neatly sums it all up at one point in the clip, “I don’t do scared.” Aint that the truth! –Necolebitchie
For what we presume will be holiday delivery, Marc Jacobs offer his popular “Lola” fragrance in a perfume bottle topped by a velvet flower. One more look of just the bottle after the flip. Via Popbee.
The MTV Europe awards took place last night and Rihanna (above posing backstage with her dancers), Kesha, Miley Cyrus and Shakira performed. –Wireimage
Kate Moss drops in at the Barcelona factory where her new perfume, “Vintage Muse,” is being produced at 60 bottles per minute. Moss told her hosts she loves the “‘sexy, night-time feel” of musk, the key note around which the fragrance is built. –Fiber2fashion
French retailer Colette has launched Beauty Box, an online subsite dedicated to beauty products. –Beautybox
Michele of Lacquerized not only applies her polish perfectly, but also provides meticulous reviews, including her most recent of Chanel’s baby blue “Riva.” –Lacquerized
Michael Jackson has a new single out and it’s steeped in controvery. Imagine that. –Justjared
Congratulations to N.Y. Marathon winner, Ethiopian Gebre Gebremarian, who crossed the finish line in 2.08:14–not a record but it was his first time running in a marathon! For women, it was Edna Kiplagat from Kenya, who ran the race in 2.28:20. –Nydailynews
A match made in fashion and perfume heaven, our beloved LeLabo partners with Anthropologie on a set of scents with a vintage feel. Packaged in a vintage=looking amber colored bottles with turn-of-the-century measuring weights and a candle, fragrance names include “Chant de Bois,” “Belle Du Jour,” “Orange Discrete,” “Poudre D’Orient” and ”Bouquet Blanc.” In the words of Martha this a very good thing. Available at Anthropologie. Via Ref29.
