MANE in a New Light
For its tenth year as an exhibitor at Beautyworld Middle East, MANE asked ten perfumers how they would translate light into a fragrance.
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Never Take No for an Answer! Nathalie Morrison on Building Astrea London
When Nathalie Morrison first proposed a necklace set with 175 carats of diamonds and 153 freshwater pearls, she was told it couldn’t be made. She lives by one rule in life and business, which is never to take no for…
The Colour of Scent! Black, in All Its Forms
An exploration of black through the evocative world of INITIO's Oud for Grace, statement fashion, fine jewellery and an evening above Dubai.
Santa Maria Novella and the Angels of Florence
Sixty years after the devastating Arno flood, the historic Florentine fragrance house, Santa Maria Novella, honours the volunteers who helped save the city's artistic heritage through a commemorative perfume and the restoration of a Renaissance painting.
The Beauty Conversation
From Christina Aguilera's return to showgirl glamour to new discoveries in makeup, haircare and body care, here's what's making its way onto our beauty radar.
The Fragrance Edit: Beyond the Bottle
There’s plenty to discover in perfumery right now, with new compositions, unexpected creative collaborations and some interesting developments closer to home.
The Woman Behind Maison Mirwad
Today, the Qatari perfumer heads Maison Mirwad, the fragrance house she founded in 2017, drawing on everything from bridal traditions to her love of cooking.
A Little Beauty, A Lot to Discover
The latest beauty conversations take us from a travelling makeup experience in Dubai to Florentine skincare, clever complexion formulas and a few exciting regional developments.
The Fragrance Edit! Notes of Interest
The world of fragrance has plenty to talk about, with perfumers drawing inspiration from childhood memories, traditional craftsmanship and some rather unexpected ingredients. Here's what has caught our attention lately.
A Sense of Place
Arabic numerals, Saudi collector collaborations and a watch brand conceived in Dubai offer different expressions of the Gulf’s identity on the wrist.