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Glass reviews Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection

August 28, 2019

PRACTICAL luxury? Intertwining these two opposing elements within a designer collection seems like a pipe dream. But not for Cerruti 1881. Inspired by concepts of intergenerational appeal and progressive gender...

Glass reviews Pearl Drops whitening toothpaste

Alicia Pountney

August 28, 2019

Beauty, News

SPECIALISING in teeth whitening for over 50 years, Pearl Drops are the people to turn to if you want an expensive-looking white smile at a not so expensive price. With a range of options to choose from, you are...

Glass explores Gieves & Hawkes AW19 Collection

Maria Noyen

August 27, 2019

Fashion, News

FOR WELL over 200 years, Gieves & Hawkes has played an integral role in capturing quintessential British men’s fashion. Once the outfitter to the Royal Navy, the brand has by no means been stunted from evol...

Glass speaks to writer and author Nina Antonia

Michele Kirsch

August 24, 2019

Books, Culture, News

BACK in 1987, anyone who was a fan of the short lived but hugely influential New York Dolls in general, and the of the Dickensian wraith-like tortured genius of Johnny Thunders in particular, was delighted to h...

Glass discovers CDF Beauty, Hong Kong’s first downtown dutyfree mega-store

Maria Noyen

August 22, 2019

Beauty, News

WHETHER you’re local or simply passing through, don’t miss out on the exclusive opportunity to shop at cdf beauty, which has recently opened in Citygate Phase II, downtown Hong Kong. With over 10,000 square fee...

Glass Explores Burberry’s AW19 Campaign Collaboration with Danko Steiner and Nick Knight

Maria Noyen

August 21, 2019

Fashion, News

RICCARDO Tisci’s visionary prowess cements Burberry AW19 advertising campaign as one of the brand’s most memorable. By recruiting both Danko Steiner and Nick Knight to photograph the latest collection, the Chie...

Glass puts the cult Smashbox Photo Finish Oil and Shine Control Primer to the test

Emma Hart

August 21, 2019

Beauty, News

SUMMER is a beauty anomaly. The season of shiny-faces, oiliness, and melting makeup, American beauty brand Smashbox is here to help with their Photo Finish Oil and Shine Control primer. Created in Los Angele...

Le Labo announces Hong Kong-inspired fragrance – Bigarade 18

Maria Noyen

August 15, 2019

Beauty, News

DO YOU recall scents from your early childhood? If not, take a moment to pause and let these memories resurface from the back of your mind. Can you sense the earthiness that permeated the air as you ran barefoo...

Glass has a first look: Bottega Veneta’s pre-spring 2020 ready-to-wear and accessories

Alicia Pountney

August 15, 2019

Fashion, News

HEAD-TO-TOE classic Italian elegance becomes achievable with Daniel Lee’s pre-spring 2020 ready-to-wear and accessories collection for Bottega Veneta. The selection of bags, shoes, and jewellery showcase ret...

Glass reviews UpCircle sustainable skincare

Alicia Pountney

August 14, 2019

Beauty, News

SUSTAINABLE. Recyclable. Organic. Vegan. Words at the tip of everyone’s tongue right now, especially in the beauty industry, and none do these better than UpCircle. Made from used coffee grounds and brewed chai...

Gucci announces newly renovated Pacific Place boutique, Hong Kong

Maria Noyen

August 14, 2019

Fashion, News

WAVING GOODBYE to summer will be slightly easier now that Gucci has re-opened its renovated boutique in Pacific Place, Hong Kong. With over 5,890 square feet of men’s and women’s exciting ready-to-go collection...

Louis Vuitton releases a new collection of men’s sunglasses – Louis Vuitton Rainbow

Alicia Pountney

August 9, 2019

Fashion, News

A MODERN rainbow of eye wear whisks the wearer away to Virgil Abloh’s universe. Built around the rainbow that dominated the Louis Vuitton SS19 show, the new men’s sunglasses project a message of i...

Mr Doodle takes over Fendi Roma HQ

Alicia Pountney

August 8, 2019

Fashion, News

DOODLING Fendi Roma, London artist, Sam Cox (better known as Mr Doodle), takes over the rooftop with his street art style. After the artistic roof-takeovers by Pokras Lampas, the six artists of...

Jason Wu collaborates with MADWORKSHOP and Otis College of Art and Design on new collection

Alicia Pountney

August 7, 2019

Fashion, Glass TV, News

http://vimeo.com/347334774 PLAYING with femininity, gender and heritage, Jason Wu’s collaboration with Mary and David Martin’s MADWORKSHOP and the Otis College of Art and Design offers a new alternative to wom...

Glass reviews the renovations at Sofitel London St James

Maria Noyen

August 7, 2019

News, Travel

ALTHOUGH Sofitel Hotel Group has a rich history as a globally renowned hotelier, with deep roots stretching as far back as 1964, the Sofitel London St James is undertaking a modern metamorphosis. Sofitel Londo...

First clip for Bring The Soul: The Movie released

Alicia Pountney

August 6, 2019

Music, News

http://youtu.be/hcjWxGMECbA PREACHING self-love and acceptance, K-Pop super band BTS has captured the hearts of millions across the globe. The South Korean boy band includes members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope,...

Face Halo promotes sustainable beauty with upcycling programme

Maria Noyen

August 5, 2019

Beauty, News

SUSTAINABILITY and ethical consideration probably isn’t the first thing one tends to think of when removing makeup. And yet Face Halo is making it their singular priority that everyone recognises the issue of e...

Dior launches AW19 collection in pop-up at Harrods

Alicia Pountney

August 2, 2019

Fashion, News

CELEBRATING British culture, Dior is set to launch it’s AW19 ready-to-wear collection in a Harrods pop up in surroundings adorned with the Union Jack, a telephone booth and even an English taxi. This is to mar...

MAC launch Prep and Prime Setting Spray in limited edition summer scents

Alicia Pountney

August 1, 2019

Beauty, News

IF LIKE me, you are always searching for the best way to keep your make up put on holiday, MAC’s new scented setting spray, Prep + Prime, Fix+ is a foundation saver. It does the job without feeling too heavy (t...

Beauty brand Code8 pop-up store opens in Burlington Arcade

Maria Noyen

August 1, 2019

Beauty, News

LUXURY beauty and make-up brand, Code8 Beauty, is tackling the struggle all makeup users and travelers know all too well. How on earth is one supposed to fit all makeup essentials into that particularly tiny 10...

Chanel Beauty releases new film Chapter 2: I am a Nose

Maria Noyen

August 1, 2019

Beauty, News

“I REMEMBER the smell of the damp stones from my grandparents’ house and the scents of shrubs burnt by the sun on the hills behind their place,” ruminates Olivier Polge, Perfumer-Creator for the house of Chanel...