11 posts tagged "Bergdorf Goodman"
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Ford On Makeup—And On Camera
After months of buzz and a few truly swoon-worthy capsule collections, Tom Ford’s full cosmetics range hit shelves exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman this week. And we don’t use the word “full” lightly: While Ford has dabbled in lipsticks and nail lacquers for one-offs and limited-edition Fashion’s Night Out promotions, he’s pulled out all of the stops for his latest launch, lending his design talent to four general categories: color, contouring, skincare, and scent. His color range includes blushes, lip glosses, nail lacquers, eye shadow quads, and the Noir Absolute for Eyes, a multitasking black pigment that can be worn as a shadow or a liner. The highlight of the contouring offerings is Shade and Illuminate, a duo of creamy pigments that add definition and highlights. And as for skincare, he’s devised two cleansers, two moisturizers, an eye cream, a serum, and an Illuminating Protective Primer with SPF 32. Known for his fragrances, Ford has also created two new scents: Santal Blush, a sheer sandalwood eau meant to represent the line’s nude tones, and Jasmine Rouge, a red-bottled homage to the white flower that speaks to the collection’s richer tones. The designer was in New York to present the line at Bergdorf Goodman’s newly erected Tom Ford Beauty counter, which is where we had the pleasure of catching up with him. Here, he talks favorites and why the next beauty frontier just might be makeup for men.
Herbal Medicine Cosmetics Head West
The herbal remedy movement has been going strong in the United States since the nineties, when tried and true ingredients from Asian medicine like ginkgo biloba and ginseng became part of the public discourse, marketed in supplement and tea form to an increasingly un-crunchy demographic. In Korea, these same ingredients have been incorporated into comprehensive cosmetic formulations for decades. Take Amore Pacific’s Sulwhasoo, for example, the best-selling skincare range that has been a staple of Seoul’s discerning beauty fiends for over 40 years. The brand takes a holistic approach to dealing with Sang-Seng, the Korean idea that the body’s energy flow changes in intervals of seven years and can often be out of whack, which can exacerbate the physical signs of aging. To restore a clear, glowing complexion, the entire line boasts Jaeumdan—an exclusive complex of medicinal herbs like peony, Solomon’s Seal, East Indian lotus, and white lily steeped in pure honey to enhance efficacy. The idea is “inner harmony for outer radiance.”
Sulwhasoo’s 12-piece range officially bowed stateside at Bergdorf Goodman last month, and its store-within-a-store concept shop will be completed in June. With its arrival comes the novel concept of herbal medicine cosmetics, which already seems to be a hit with Bergdorf shoppers; the brand’s Concentrated Ginseng Cream has become a fast favorite. Formulated with the water of rare six-year-old Korean ginseng, the emollient skin salve is an extremely luxe antiaging treatment that features a unique earthy smell sure to please longtime devotees of naturophilia and recent converts alike.
Beauty Booty: Bergdorf Goodman Gets Smart
What: Bergdorf Goodman’s Smart Beauty shopping event, which holds the promise of luxury skincare, fragrance, and makeup freebies with a purchase of $200 or more.
When: Tuesday, January 19, through Saturday, January 30.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman, Beauty level, 754 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street, and online at www.bergdorfgoodman.com.
Why: A $200 initial purchase price is steep, but it’s kind of worth it seeing as how these are not your ordinary product minis. The snakeskin bag (which can double as a clutch) is packed with goodies from Amore Pacific, Bulgari, Kanebo Sensai, RéVive, Sisley Paris, and Tom Ford Beauty—in other words, all the brands that you’ve always been interested in trying before buying but still haven’t gotten around to sampling. Also, it provides an interesting keep-this-Web-page-open-on-your-S.O.’s-computer opportunity: With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to request a few items of the pricey perfume variety (like something from Acqua di Parma’s Le Nobili collection, perhaps) and make out with an additional gift as well. Yes, the word you’re looking for is “Score.”
The Smell Of Studio 54, Revisited
Disco queens, rejoice: As a natural follow-up to the relaunch of the iconic fashion brand, Halston the fragrance hits shelves this month. A contemporary adaptation of the original scent released in the 1970′s, the new Halston Woman was created by IFF’s Carlos Benaim, who just so happens to have spent his formative years training with Bernard Chant, the nose behind the première eau. Benaim’s interpretation features a feminine, floral update on Chant’s rich, woodsy juice using a rose bouquet and hints of marigold and jasmine petals to soften the fragrance’s first wafts. But its signature sensuality has gone unchanged, wrought with base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and amber. Jewelry designer Elsa Peretti’s sculptural flacon also remains, although it’s been coated in a warm platinum finish to “reflect the fluidity of Halston’s fashions,” says the press release. Fittingly, to illustrate the seamless relationship between the brand’s fashion and beauty endeavors, Halston’s newly anointed creative director, Marios Schwab, will show a 2010 collection called Pure Metallic that is directly inspired by the perfume, reports WWD. In the meantime, grab your best slinky one-sleeved number and get in line at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman, where the fragrance will make its exclusive stateside debut.
Get RéVived All Week At Bergdorf’s
RéVive Skincare’s Dr. Gregory Brown is hosting a week of skincare consultations and free services at Bergdorf Goodman. This is the man behind Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), the Nobel Prize-winning molecule originally famed for its healing effects on burn victims and later discovered to be something of a youth serum that increases cell turnover for a radiant, dewy complexion. So it’s definitely worth checking out, especially today’s Body Envy segment, which celebrates the launch of RéVive’s new Body Collection with a complimentary one-hour massage (yes, we said complimentary and one hour). The full schedule is below.
Tuesday, May 12
Body Envy, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trained masseurs will be performing one-hour massages using RéVive’s new Moisturizing Renewal Body Lotion, Cellulite Erasure, Cleansing Body Scrub, and reformulated Sans Veines Body Repair Cream. Available appointments are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Wednesday, May 13
Meet RéVive founder Dr. Gregory Bays Brown, 12 to 4 p.m.
Plastic surgeon and RéVive founder Dr. Gregory Bays Brown will be discussing the discovery and subsequent implementation of EGF in his skincare line, as well as how it affects your skin.
Thursday, May 14
Skincare 101, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Get a skincare consultation and learn the regimen that works best for you with RéVive global skincare consultant Hylton Lea.
Friday, May 15
All About Eyes, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Receive a customized RéVive eye treatment makeover to address your eyes’ needs while an expert eyebrow threader shapes your brows to help further mask any lingering signs of exhaustion.
Saturday, May 16
Dynamic Duo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
As Dr. Brown is also a patron of the arts, he has commissioned artist Gabriella Garson to create custom, handmade portraits for customers who make a RéVive purchase of $300 or more—think of it as a really (really) nice party favor.