SAUMA [Design as Cultural Interface] presents fifteen innovative contemporary design works from Finland. The exhibition includes an olfactory installation by visual artist Hilda Kozári, who in collaboration with Parisian perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour has created perfumes to represent three cities: Helsinki, Budapest, and Paris…
On celebrity perfumes & other perfumed news items
Two very different takes on the recent spate of celebrity fragrances: “Celebrity Stinks” in The Globe and Mail (link no longer working, sorry!), and “Celebs have a nose for popular scents” in USA Today. Thank you to Patty for the link!
The next celebrity perfume? Marilyn Manson plans to launch his first scent next year…
Wild About Cashmere at Saks NYC
This special store-wide event will take place September 20, from 7:30 - 10:00 pm. The beauty floor will offer free gifts with purchases from fragrances, cosmetics and skincare. An advance ticket purchase costs $100, fully redeemable in merchandise, and includes complimentary drinks and food. Saks charge customers will receive double points through September 25. For tickets or more information, contact Elson at (212) 940-2422.
Fragrance Week 2005
Fragrance Week 2005, sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation, will be held October 17-22 in New York and San Francisco:
Bloomingdale’s, Sephora, Barneys New York, Macy’s and Lord & Taylor are hosting events in New York. In San Francisco — where events kick-off at city hall — Sephora, Macy’s and Nordstrom play host. (via gcimagazine)
Calvin Klein in Times Square, part two
Calvin Klein's 3 story CK One perfume bottle filled with partying models opens today on Times Square for its 2 day run. Thanks to Guy for passing on the news that you can watch the spectacle live (link expired, sorry!) from the comfort of your own home.