Fashion Pulse Daily

May 10, 2012

Le Labo & Strange Invisible Perfumes Introduce “The Perfume Commune”

[Image via Le Labo]

[Image via Strange Invisible Perfumes]

Two successful companies with the same values, yet different aesthetics, have collaborated to introduce “The Perfume Commune.” Le Labo and Strange Invisible Perfumes have joined forces to introduce a new way to bring much-needed detail to perfumes and to reinstall the glamour of the fragrance industry. Both stores now happily co-exist alongside one another on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, offering close to fifty perfumes collectively.

Though they are different in many regards, both agree on quality, as each fragrance is hand-blended and bottled in-house, which prioritizes the standards of the ingredients and esthetics. Alexandra Balahoutis from Strange Invisible Perfumes acknowledges the success of a collaboration involving two different companies; “Le Labo’s creations are different from mine, yet the two perfumeries are somehow complementary.” Both Le Labo and Strange Invisible Perfumes have one goal, which Fabrice Penot of Le Labo states; “the intention behind our work is the same: to make life more beautiful through the art of perfumery.” We couldn’t agree more!

– Ambika Makin

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May 10, 2012

KORE – Sophia Kokosalaki by ASOS

by fashion pulse contributor

[KORE Cross Halter Tie Dress]

[KORE Self Stripe Shift Dress]

For Spring/Summer 2012, the London based Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki drew on her heritage to craft an ethically conscious collection, available exclusively at ASOS.com. The lineup gives life to a certain pure sensuality, while maintaining a youthful feel.

Even more inspiring, the brand’s pivotal focus is the empowerment of young women via social responsibility. This ethical commitment is established in a long-term relationship with a community cooperative workshop in Sri Lanka, where all of the hand crafted lace trim is produced, providing a consistent income for the all-female local team.

[KORE Self Stripe Star Tunic]

[KORE Washed Silk Pants]

You’re sure to swoon over the stunning drapery and the hand-crafted lace folded in and out of each design. The power orange halter dress is simply divine (we can’t get enough of this color this season), and also the silk pants feel fresh and visionary. Retailing from $110-$900, Sophia Kokosalaki hopes KORE will reach a broader audience, yet maintain her artistic, cultured aesthetic.

-Alana Quagliariello

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May 9, 2012

Style Studio with Rebecca Minkoff

by fashion pulse contributor

[image via Twitter.com/RebeccaMinkoff]

She’s an industry leader in handbags (think The Nikki and The Morning After styles) with a clothing line to boot, and now Rebecca Minkoff’s taking on a new type of design project. Style Studio with Rebecca Minkoff is the new Yahoo! series where she will be guiding the stylistically lost to a path of fashion-forward freedom.

Join the famed female designer every Wednesday as she “opens up her style studio” to engage with women looking to comprehend style without losing their sense of self. In a unique three step process, Minkoff reminds women that style is not a mere vanity, but something that can help them gain the confidence to achieve dreams.

Check it out here!

-Alana Quagliariello

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May 8, 2012

The Met Gala 2012: The “Bests” of the Evening

by fashion pulse contributor

[image via Vogue.com]

We sincerely hope you didn’t miss The Met Gala Red Carpet, but just in case you did, we have rounded up our Fashion Pulse Daily “Bests” of the evening full of glamour, in honor of Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit launch.

Best Sparkle: Carey Mulligan co-chaired the evening’s event in none other than Prada (see above).

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Best Use of Color: Gwyneth’s light lavender Prada mini was just the right amount of color, and did you see those sequin pockets?

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Best in White: Claire Danes owned the room in a J. Mendel dress alongside Hugh Dancy in Prada.

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Best in Black: Linda Evangelista looked timeless and elegant in Prada. (Renee Zellwegger looked equally as fabulous in Emilio Pucci, a close second!)

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