Scent of luxury: India's jasmine infuses global perfumeJasmine, one of the most expensive oils in the world, has been used for millennia in India to honour the gods and form a key part of world-...
15 Aug, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
Powering influencer marketing in the metaverseThe pandemic accelerated the shift to new ways to connect, such as livestreams, VR communities and social spaces in online games like Roblo...
19 Mar, 2022, 11.40 AM IST
LVMH to make sanitising gel instead of perfumes, make-up at 3 factories in France, distribute it for free to hospitalsTwelve tons of the gel will be produced as soon as this week.
16 Mar, 2020, 01.53 PM IST
It’s time for that holiday glow: The best spas and wellness centres in Dubai to detox and recharge your batteriesBliss out for an hour or a day at leading spa and wellness centres across Dubai.
05 Dec, 2019, 08.37 AM IST
Planning your next trip? Visit Grasse, the perfume capital of FranceThe city centre around the small town square at Place Aux Aires is where all the action is.
07 Jul, 2019, 10.16 AM IST
NRI businessman Yusuffali MA acquires iconic Scottish hotelThe Caledonian, a grand Edwardian hotel overlooking Edinburgh Castle, joins his portfolio of 650-million-dollar worth of luxury properties ...
16 Jan, 2018, 11.05 PM IST
How Indian perfume makers are stepping up to compete with global fragrance giantsIndia has been a land of olfactory indulgence — this is where ittar, incense and aromatherapy have existed for thousands of years, and pers...
24 Dec, 2017, 10.53 AM IST
Trendy destinations now form luxurious exotic wedding spots backdrop for marriagesIn New Zealand, get married on a luxury catamaran – sail from bay to bay on romantic Lake Rotoiti in Rotorua, while your guests relax.
13 Oct, 2016, 08.34 AM IST
A new cologne by Roja Dove is aimed to deliver the sensation of 'majesty'Perfumer Roja Dove released a new fragrance, Britannia, in his Imperial collection & said that the scents are familiar but eccentric.
01 Aug, 2016, 08.55 AM IST
Samajwadi Party’s launch of perfumes an innovative example of political brandingIt allows Akhilesh Yadav to promote his state (and party) in an innovative way. It supports the local ittar industry in Kannauj.
02 Apr, 2016, 01.16 AM IST
Want a magical backdrop for your wedding? Head to the Chateau de VersaillesThroughout the grounds, centuries-old trees and symmetrical gardens offer a fairy-tale setting for photographs and outdoor occasions.
08 Oct, 2015, 05.19 AM IST
Kajal drives cosmetic sales; kohl pencils become star item for L’Oreal, Lakme and ColorbarIndia is echoing the dream run of kajal in the crowded western market, where the desi word kajal is now the accepted twin of the more famil...
15 Feb, 2014, 07.09 AM IST
- Global luxury apparel retailers eyeing Indian mkts
The fashionista dream is alive and kicking. But it’s no longer strictly elitist! With the US and Europe still grappling with recession, glo...
23 Nov, 2009, 12.10 AM IST
- Booming cosmetics sector luring industry giants to Dubai
The phenomenal growth rate of 12 per cent over the past three witnessed by the cosmetic and personal care sector in the Gulf region has pro...
18 Aug, 2008, 12.09 PM IST
- eBay fined for selling fake Louis Vuitton goods online
A Paris commercial court on Monday ordered Internet auctioneer eBay to pay 40 million euros in damages to Luis Vuitton for selling fake lux...
30 Jun, 2008, 10.05 PM IST
- Champagne’s cachet isn’t for everyone
The next time you caress a cool flute of bubbly on a sultry Indian summer evening, have some respect.
16 Jun, 2007, 02.30 AM IST
- Christian Dior arms itself to invest in retail
French luxury label Christian Dior Couture is converting its franchisee into a subsidiary, which will allow it to invest in retail space, m...
18 May, 2007, 02.35 AM IST