Archive for March 18th, 2006
On the island of Martinique, inspirational plant therapist Martine St. Zéby creates rejuvenating rituals grounded in Caribbean tradition. Trained as a nurse, Martine believes that a lack of connection to nature can be at the root of feeling unhealthy. So she works heart-to-heart—opening body and mind to peace—creating integrative body care experiences that nurture feelings of harmony and well-being.
Her massage techniques work on the physical energy layer of the body, as well as the subtler mental and emotional layers. When she takes you by the hand into the mangroves and her garden, you emerge with a clear understanding that “plants answer all of our needs, asking nothing but respect in return.” Martine believes, and Aveda agrees: “a massage, unified with good thoughts, is a therapy full of life and meaning.”
Like Aveda, Martine finds her inspiration in nature—and in pure plant ingredients like Caribbean mango nut butter, ginger root and orange blossom. Our three-year collaboration with her brings you Caribbean Therapy: authentic spa treatments and body care products that embrace you in the healing feel of Caribbean mountain, sun, sea and air. Reconnecting you to the Earth—and yourself—with the power of touch and the life force of island-sourced plants. Find more on www.aveda.com
March 18th, 2006
The French word sautoir refers to a long chain necklace or a chain to which a pendant is attached. The Daniel Swarovski Couture Line has just such seductive sautoirs. Grace the outfit you wear to summer galas or cocktail parties with sophisticated glamour for an enchanted evening. Give light and low-cut garments an eye-catching focus of attention.
The new Poetic Journey collection also presents one of this summer’s hottest trends: chunky chain-link necklaces. The Anneaux Sautoir is 126 cm (49 in.) long with links in fine Silk and Golden Shadow crystal beading. Its exquisite chain design gives all honour to the name “sautoir”.
The Arc-en-ciel Sautoir is a gold-plated open scarf necklace with striking asymmetrical beadwork. The Aurora Borealis effect allows it to shimmer in bluish hues. It can be draped around the neck in a variety of different ways.
Back-free evening dresses have become the perfect setting for long necklaces. Wear this sautoir with its ends beautifying your back. Primed with a gold sheen lotion the attention will be all yours!
March 18th, 2006
In celebration of this year’s Oscars, Daniel Swarovski has created six limited edition Nepal Rings adorned with a diamond, two of which are available for purchase in the US Online Shop.
The Nepal Rings are also sold at the Swarovski Store on Madison Avenue in New York City as well as at the Swarovski Store in Hollywood. The rings retail for USD 710 each and are available in clear and Jet crystal. Now you too can sparkle along with the stars!
Don’t miss out on this unique, rhodium-plated crystal ring with a brilliant-cut diamond. Two one-of-a-kind editions, in Jet and clear crystal, are available online until March 20.
March 18th, 2006
In collaboration with a French trading partner, Claude Bentata, Strellson opened their first monostore in Paris, the fashion metropolis, this month.
This is the twelfth monostore in a row that Strellson has opened with partners from the retail trade. Dubai, Moscow and Amman among others were the precursors, and were important milestones in the Strellson success story.
Fashion excites people and fashion needs a platform. In order to present the Strellson fashion world and the brand competently, it is essential for the company to have its own spaces. In the new monostore in Paris, the two product lines Premium (ready-to-wear) and Swiss Cross (sportswear) are skilfully presented together.
The shop design in steel, black wood and glass, with a grey slate floor, sets off the clear concept of the business and ready-to-wear collections of Strellson Premium.
For the presentation of the Swiss Cross sportswear, white acrylic glass, lit from within, is generously used, along with stainless steel.
For VIP customers a special shopping area has been created at the back of the shop. Here Strellson man can count on receiving styling advice and special service, undisturbed, in a personal club atmosphere, with a bar and plasma display.
Further shops of this kind are planned world-wide.
More details on www.strellson.com
March 18th, 2006
