Cartier’s New Fragrance Collection is the Haute Couture of Perfume
There’s haute couture, haute joaillerie and now, thanks to Cartier, haute parfum.
The Les Heures de Parfum collection, created by in-house nose Mathilde Laurent, is a flight of five fragrances, each named after an hour in the day. Britt and I got a chance to visit the Cartier mansion this morning for a tutorial with Laurent on how each parfum, which retail for $250 a piece, was conceived.
I liked L’Heure Promise, a mix of petitgrain, iris and sandalwood. Britt preferred Folle, a berry scent inspired by Cartier’s 1920s fine jewelry collection called Tutti Frutti. We both thought Brilliante–a mix of lemon gin–was indeed, brilliant. The two more intense fragrances–Le Treizieme and Mysterieruse–were a little too much for our olfactory senses, yet we’re confident they’ll appeal to others.
But forget about the way these actually smell for a minute. The compelling thing about this collection is that, like haute couture houses use the same sewing techniques year upon year, Laurent incorporated techniques in her blending that have been used for centuries, taking cues from the likes of Guerlain and Chanel.
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#NYFW Style Setter: Jason Wu
Jason Wu is not only one of American fashion’s most talented designers, he also happens to be one of the nicest guys around. Wu has always been beyond talented, paying particular attention to detail, but last year his career exploded when Wu dressed First Lady Michelle Obama for the Inauguration. He has since moved his studio to posh new digs on 35th Street, launched a line of sunglasses with Modo, and has designed stunning gowns for Hollywood’s leading ladies. For Fall 2010 Wu is not only showing his eponymous collection, but he will also his present his cashmere line for TSE. GlamChic caught up with Wu to talk pizza, blonde moments and what’s inspiring him now.
~Nola Weinstein
What’s inspiring you now?
Vintage Irving Penn photographs, old-world couture silhouettes and details, and earth-centric prints and patterns.
Where will you be wining and dining this season?
I will be heading to Momofuku for their delicious steamed pork buns, DB Bistro Moderne for their famous burger, and the Standard Grill for their creative cocktails.
Red Hot Valentine’s Day Shoes
Let your shoes do the talking. Whether you have a date with someone special or a night of fun with the girls, a pair of popping red heels will make a sexy statement!
1. Christian Louboutin Miss Chief Sandal, $795
2. Madison Harding Women’s Tina Ballet Flat, $176.95
Louis Vuitton S/S 2010 Collection
It’s summer at Louis Vuitton. Here are some pictures from their s/s 2010 handbags and accessory line.
Brooklyn Decker is Sports Illustrated’s 2010 Cover Model
Congratulations to Brooklyn Decker, star of ELLE’s Make Better DVD series: The model on the rise, who scaled a Manhattan skyscraper in some seriously sharp menswear-inspired looks for a recent ELLE shoot, graces the hotly anticipated 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Want to get a beach-ready body like Brooklyn’s? Check out ELLE’s Make Better DVD collection.
—Erin Clements