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Co-CEO Nuket Filiba believes these two elements will be driving trends in the fragrance market, particularly in China. “This is a service we offer in our heritage store in Turkey. We’re planning to bring that to China as well because that heritage and craftsmanship is very much appreciated there,” she told CosmeticsDesign-Asia. Atelier Rebul traces … Read more
For Winata, inspiration struck on a trip home to Indonesia, where the culture of tonic remedies harks back to the Majapahit kingdom. Having grown up drinking jamu (traditional Indonesian tonics) and traditional Chinese medicinal brews, Winata began exploring the idea of creating an all-natural non-alcoholic aperitif based on recipes from these age-old traditions. “When creating … Read more
There is no doubt that music is a worldwide phenomenon. It is in fact a universal language that can be understood and enjoyed by people of all cultures and backgrounds. Music can also evoke emotions and memories and can be used to express one’s self, which makes it a powerful tool for communication. One such … Read more
Amankila Resort Imagine a peaceful tropical paradise with an abundance of lush vegetation, wide skies, crystal-clear seas, and friendly locals. A community where the heartbeat is the traditional music and the soul is culture, gastronomic delights, and art. A place where time stands still. What can we say? It’s Bali, Indonesia. When you set foot … Read more
Catriona Gray and Celeste Cortesi. Images screengrabbed from Miss Universe You win some, you lose some. At best, there’s always next year. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray offered a word of encouragement to dejected fans of the beauty pageant after their candidates failed to make it to the semifinal round of the competition in New … Read more
“Perfume is like a new dress, it makes you quite simply marvelous.” – Estée Lauder. When we dress up, in the end, we always spray perfume or body mist to smell good. A lovely, fresh fragrance adds to your overall impression of being an energetic and sensual man. Fragrances are a mood booster and evoke … Read more
When photojournalist Paul Jones first travelled to a little-known island in Eastern Indonesia to document locals’ subsistence lifestyle and, in particular, their practice of harpooning whales from small boats, he was initially after the mythical perfect photo. “At times I am within grasp of the perfect image, only to see it [a whale] dive to the depths of … Read more
Miss Universe 2023, the prestigious 71st beauty pageant competition, will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, this Saturday, January 14, 2023. The grand event will stream live at 7.00 pm Eastern Time on Roku TV and its website. Miss Universe 2023 will also be available for streaming on … Read more
Increasing numbers of travellers venture east in search of unique Indonesian encounters. Photo / Supplied Nick Walton explores Eastern Indonesia with NZ small-ship cruise company, Heritage Expeditions, delving into a dynamic landscape that’s only just opening to tourism It’s funny how everything else seems so much louder when you’re holding your breath in the bush. … Read more
The fragrance manufacturer recently inaugurated its first integrated fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore. The facility completes a five-year investment programme of CHF 30 million. According to Givaudan, the development of encapsulation delivery technologies will allow the group to better meet consumers’ demand for long-lasting fragrance experiences, across a variety of product categories. As a world-first … Read more
