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Etat Libre d’Orange She Was An Anomaly ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 31 August 2019 23 Comments

French niche line Etat Libre d’Orange has launched She Was An Anomaly, a new “soft cyber-iris” fragrance. She Was An Anomaly was developed by perfumer Daniela Andrier, working with Givaudan’s AI system Carto…

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Emblematic of cultural appropriation

Posted by Robin on 31 August 2019 22 Comments

Fashion brand Dior released a video advertisement Friday morning for its cologne, Sauvage, featuring a Native American dancer in ceremonial garb, including a feathered headdress. The combination of the imagery and the name of the cologne, prompted many on social media to interpret the ad as racist and emblematic of cultural appropriation.

— Read more at Dior accused of racism, cultural appropriation for new 'Sauvage' cologne ad at NBC News, or see Dior perfume ad featuring Johnny Depp criticized over Native American tropes at The Guardian, or use Google — you'll have plenty of choice. If you missed the ad when I posted it yesterday, you're too late because they'd taken it down by the afternoon (although if you look around online you can find clips of the teaser).

Proenza Schouler Arizona Intense ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 August 2019 2 Comments

Womenswear and accessories brand Proenza Schouler will launch Arizona Eau de Parfum Intense, a new flanker to the brand’s debut fragrance, 2018’s Arizona…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 August 2019 Leave a Comment

A frivolous lemming for Frivolous Friday: the Rosebud Gorjuss Doll from Santoro. And yes, she smells. "Add to your Santoro Gorjuss collection with this Rosebud doll. Wearing an adorable dress with a woven bag, she has roses entwined in her hair and is delicately scented with rose and honeysuckle. When playtime is over, she looks just as pretty up on the shelf– proudly display Rosebud rather than confining her to the toy box." £70 at Harrods.

Byredo Slow Dance ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 August 2019 3 Comments

Niche line Byredo has launched Slow Dance, a new unisex fragrance…

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