Oud La La!

Killian Hennessy debunks the mystery and mastery of the hottest — and most rare — fragrance ingredient in the world: oud

Few fragrance ingredients carry the mystery and exclusivity of the heady and aromatic oud, which hails from the resin of a rare South Asian tree. And while its history runs deep — the scent’s even name-checked in Vedic Sanskrit texts…

The Art of Prep

Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson talks about how to prep skin for maximum makeup effect!

With a celebrity client list ranging from Emmy Rossum and Joy Bryant to Sharon Stone and Bo Derek, Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson is clearly an expert at creating a flawless face. But, he says, producing the perfect look…

Tabitha Has Us Bewitched!

Photographed by Phillip Angert  Tabitha Simmons stopped by Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday to meet with clients and talk about one of our favorite subjects:  shoes. American Express and Saks hosted a private breakfast with the British Fashion Award-winning shoes…

Courreges Under Fire

One of the most notable brands hailing from the Swinging Sixties is back

Photographed by Fouli R. Elia  In the Sixties, André Courrèges was a bit of a fashion revolutionary. Believing that women should be freed of the waist-nipping constriction of the haute couture, the daring designer offered women swingy A-line dresses, low-heeled…