Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto (remember anthropodino at the NY Park Armory last year?) has another scented sculpture on display, this time at MoMA. Navedenga is scented with cloves, and 2 visitors can enter the space at a time…
HeadSpace is a one-day symposium on the “the conception, impact, and potential applications of scent” to be held at Parsons The New School of Design in New York City on March 26, 2010…
Anne McClain, a graduate of the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, will be holding introductory perfume classes at Le Labo in Nolita the first Monday of every month…
Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel will be appearing at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City next month as part of the Brainwaves 2010 series:
What does Ecstasy Smell Like?
Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel + neurobiologist Stuart Firestein…
Beyoncé will make an appearance tomorrow, February 3, at 5 pm at Macy’s Herald Square to promote her new fragrance, Beyoncé Heat:
According to the plan, the first customers to purchase the Beyoncé Heat three-piece fragrance set for $122 will be given the chance to meet and pose for a photo with Knowles.
(via wwd, with thanks to Julien for the tip!) And don’t forget the Beyoncé extravaganza in Union Square scheduled for tonight.
On February 2, Beyoncé will mark the launch of her debut fragrance Beyoncé Heat, in New York City’s Union Square:
…New Yorkers will catch the fever as Beyonce turns up the heat in Union Square…
Sue Phillips of Scenterprises will be holding a custom perfume event and auction, “Heart to Heart For Haiti”, on Valentine’s Day, February 14 from 11:30 to 3 pm. The event will take place at the Firebird restaurant in New York City and includes a 3 course brunch, seminar and custom perfume. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Red Cross efforts in Haiti. Tickets are $150 per person; for more information see the Scenterprises website.
Korres, the natural skincare company founded in Greece, opened its first Manhattan boutique in 2007. This SoHo storefront now also hosts the first New York location of Studio BeautyMix, a multi-brand shopping destination that originated at Fred Segal in Los Angeles. In a retailing philosophy that has influenced beauty-oriented chain stores from SpaceNK to Blue Mercury, Studio BeautyMix stocks its shelves with an appealing variety of cosmetics, haircare, and fragrance from smaller or hard-to-find brands.
In this location, you can pick and choose anything from Amea customized skincare regimens to Marvis toothpastes…
Laurice Rahmé of Bond no. 9 will be at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City on December 19th from noon to 5 to introduce the line’s new signature fragrance, Bond No. 9 Perfume:
Gifts will also be handed out to loyal customers, and Ms. Rahmé will be on hand to chat and sign your favorite Bond bottle!
It’s hard to find something to say about Aedes de Venustas that hasn’t been said many times before. Ever since this West Village business opened in 1995, it has been the subject of countless glowing reviews that heap praise upon its merchandise, its décor, its customer service, its discerning clientele, and its indefinable mystique. The thing is, Aedes actually deserves all the accolades it has received over the years. Its selection of high-quality fragrances includes full lines (Serge Lutens, Etro, Diptyque) and one-offs (such as Shalini or the signature scent of the Hotel Costes), as well as brands that you won’t find anywhere else in New York (Amouage). Its extensive assortment of home fragrance and scented body-care features products that have gained places in the “cult favorite” hall of fame: Claus Porto soaps, Agraria potpourri, Mariage Frères candles.
The boutique’s décor is detailed and lavish: antique glass-front cabinets, chandeliers, Victorian sofas, and a stuffed peacock or two…
Kilian Hennessy of niche line By Kilian will be at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City on Friday, 18 December from 1 to 8 pm to meet customers and introduce his fragrance line.
At this special appearance, complimentary engraving will be offered…
Sue Phillips of Scenterprises will be holding a custom perfume event at the Lancome boutique at 201 Columbus Avenue in New York City on Thursday, December 10 from 5 to 8 pm. Custom blends will be offered at the special price of $75 for 20 ml. Also in attendance will be Melinda Blau, author of Consequential Strangers; spend $75 or more on Lancome products and get a free gift bag and copy of the book. Space is limited, RSVP by December 8 at (212) 362-4858.
Sorry for the very late news, but Clive Christian will be making a personal appearance at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City today at 2 pm. For more information, call 212-872-2581. (via Bergdorf’s catalog, with many thanks to Jessica for the news)
Mandy Aftel of Aftelier will be at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City for two events this coming January.
First, on Wednesday, January 20th at 6 pm, she’ll be giving a talk on Aromatics Along the Silk Road…
Chandler Burr will be holding a Scent Dinner at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm:
An olfactory expert and connoisseur, Chandler is a sensory genius who has created the most unusual dining experience we’ve ever heard of…
The Malin + Goetz storefront in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood originally served as the company’s all-inclusive headquarters: boutique, offices, showroom, and e-commerce shipping center. Last year, staff operations relocated to a nearby address, and the shop itself expanded to fill the rear area of the interior. (Malin + Goetz also recently opened a second Manhattan location at 455 Amsterdam Avenue, spreading its influence to the Upper West Side.)
When you enter Malin + Goetz, you may find yourself happily dazed by the gleaming white interior of the company’s “apothecary” area, where precisely arranged rows of products for skin, hair, and body are displayed in open shelves. Testers are available, and a friendly young sales assistant will be able to help you in selecting a few items. You’ll also notice a few imaginative touches placed amongst the merchandise, like antique apothecary jars and dog figurines — as well as the owners’ two real dogs, who often spend time in the shop…