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Elle Gala 2024: Celebrating the Swedish Fashion Industry 7:00 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 The ELLE Sweden Gala 2024 was held last night at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, recognising the leaders of the Swedish fashion industry. The event celebrated creators who have inspired and revitalised the fashion industry over the past year. “This year’s winners truly demonstrate the creative power of fashion when it comes to creating change and thinking anew,” said Elina Grothén, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE. The event awarded individuals and institutions across 12 categories for their contributions to the fashion industry. Anna Teurnell received the Designer of the Year award for her work with the brand TEURN, noted for luxury and a feminine edge. Petra Fagerström was named H&M & ELLE’s Future Talent for her innovative approach and technical skill. Jimmy Kamhieh Loutfi won Accessory Designer of the Year for his nature-inspired jewellery with Louis Abel. The Textile Museum was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for its role in promoting sustainable fashion. Angelina Mamoun-Bergenwall was awarded Photographer of the Year for her influential imagery and Hilda Sandström took home Stylist of the Year. Model of the Year went to Sascha Rajasalu for her versatility and strong presence. Danielle Lundgren’s FRIKIKI NAILS earned her the Beauty Innovator of the Year title. Vintage Sphere received the Circular Fashion Award for its focus on sustainable vintage fashion. Benjamin Ingrosso and YAEGER were recognized as Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Woman, respectively, for their impactful personal styles, and Molly Sandén won Look of the Night.

Sweden to the World Finals of the Bocuse D’or 9:44 AM Thursday, March 21, 2024 Sweden advances to the world final of Bocuse d’Or. After 5 hours and 30 minutes of sweaty competition, it was clear that Gustav Leonhardt and team Sweden took silver and are on to the world finals of Bocuse d’Or – the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competition. “This is a proof that our hard work has paid off, and that Sweden still ranks as one of the world’s best gastronomic nations,” says Gustav Leonhardt in apress release, Sweden’s Bocuse d’Or candidate. At the end of January 2025, 24 participating countries will face each other in the world final of Bocuse d’Or, including team Sweden with Gustav Leonhard at the head.

Byredo X Amelia Gray: Unveiling the Core of Mojave Ghost 11:42 AM Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the second chapter of Byredo’s olfactive journey, “Mojave Ghost” is dissected to reveal the intricate layers that make up its essence. “Olfactive Study x Mohavea Confertiflora” explores the fragrance’s heart, where the ghost flower’s resilience is translated into a scent that defies the barren landscape it inhabits. With a blend of Nesberry, Oakmoss, and Ambrette, Mojave Ghost opens to reveal a heart of Violet, Sandalwood, and Magnolia. Its base is composed of Musk, Vetiver, and Cedarwood, which encapsulates the essence of the desert in a unique blend. Amelia Gray stands amidst the vastness of the desert, her presence as striking as the ghost flower itself. The imagery is a study in contrasts: the delicate appearance of Mohavea confertiflora against the rugged desert terrain and the way it thrives year after year. It’s a visual representation of the fragrance’s narrative – one of beauty and strength found in the most unexpected places. As the story of Mojave Ghost continues to unfold throughout the year, each chapter promises to delve deeper into the fragrance’s narrative, maintaining an ongoing dialogue between visionary photographer Harley Weir and muse Amelia Gray. It’s a tale of transformation, adaptation, and strength, told through the lens of a fragrance that has captivated the senses for a decade.

Björn Frantzén x Eton 10:00 AM Thursday, March 28, 2024 The Swedish shirt manufacturer Eton and the world-famous Michelin chef Björn Frantzén are united in their passion for taste and craftsmanship. In a new collaboration, they together celebrate individuality and personal expression through the custom made shirt. The campaign showcases Björn’s interpretation of the perfect white shirt and the vision behind it. With a total of six Michelin stars, Björn Frantzén is living proof of what it means to perfect his craft. Similarly, Eton has created its niche as a global leading manufacturer of premium shirts. Now the two worlds meet to interpret the perfect shirt together – a campaign that shows the power of individual taste and style. “In every dish I create, I infuse a piece of my own person – a story that unfolds on the plate. In the same way, Eton gives life to textiles and creates custom made shirts that tell a unique story with every stitch,” says Björn Frantzén in a press release. Eton’s custom made shirt service offers many options in both measurements and design, such as personalized fit on the body and sleeves, but also custom collars, cuffs and even with own monogram. The service provides a unique tailoring experience, and makes it possible to create shirts that match both style and personal preferences. www.etonshirts.com

CHANEL – THE ICONIC HANDBAG 9:20 AM Friday, March 29, 2024 – “Sorry, do you have any rooms available?” This quote comes from the film A Man and A Woman (1966), which explores one of life’s greatestemotions: falling in love. Virginie Viard has always been passionate about cinema – particularly the New Wave – and wanted to pay tribute to Claude Lelouch’s masterpiece.A work that smoulders with sensuality, with that legendary beach scene… the horizon as far as the eye can see… the eternal sea… and, of course, Deauville. Deauville. The seaside resort where Mademoiselle Chanel opened a hat boutique bearing her name in 1912 and where she presented her first Haute Couture creations in 1913. There are no coincidences… But if they do exist, they are marvellous in terms of intuition, finesse and wisdom, because in the original film, the actress carried a CHANEL handbag during those scenes where love erupts. This campaign photographed and directed by Inez & Vinoodh repeats almost word for word, shot by shot, some of the film’s original sequences, withPenélope Cruz, a living legend of the film world and CHANEL ambassador since 2018. And Brad Pitt, a cult actor who, with much delicacy, embodies the somewhat daunted, blushing man. Their characters shudder, traversed by emotion, skin tingling with goosebumps. Penélope Cruz’s hand tightens on her bag, discreetly, as if to hide concern. Her fingers caress the quilted leather, we hear the sound of the clasp turning, and notice the chain over the shoulder… Instantly identifiable with its perfect silhouette, modern and rectangular, the iconic CHANEL bag and its impeccable allure that makes it so unique and desirable. The bag we see in Claude Lelouch’s film was actually Anouk Aimée’s own bag, her favourite one, which she wore both on and off screen.Placed on the table in a hotel restaurant, between the man and the woman, the legendary bag symbolises everything that, at some point in our lives, gives us the courage to assert our deepest desires. A unique and special moment. The bag conveys our audacity, the audacity to finally become the heroine of our own lives.On screen, this legendary bag radiates a fragrance, a trilogy of emotions: fantasy, audacity, freedom. It’s as if there were no longer any boundaries between life and fiction. PHOTOGRAPHS BY INEZ AND VINOODHAll rights reserved CHANEL  www.chanel.com

Massproductions Introduces the Harry Stool With a Striking New Red Finish 4:05 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Harry draws its aesthetics from traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and characteristic Torii gates. The stool, made of laminated oak, consists of two parts held together with solid oak wedges. “There are few iconic structures like the red Torii gates in Kyoto. When we followed Chris’ thought process with his design, it was easy to imagine red as the new finish on Harry,” explains Magnus Elebäck, CEO and Creative Director at Massproductions. “I wanted to create a product in laminated wood with simple shapes. During the process, I struggled to solve the joining of the seat with the base. Since the laminated oak is quite thin, it was difficult to use glue or screws. Eventually, I came up with the idea of wooden wedges, which gave the stool a nice tactile feel,” says Chris Martin, Design Director at Massproductions. With its stripped-down and functional design, Harry fits as both a stool, footrest, or side table. Product Information: HarryDesigned by Chris MartinFinish: Red Lacquered OakDimensions: 630 x 320 x 475 mmPrice: 5980 SEK image courtesy of Massproductions 

Silhouette: Born On Earth. Worn In Space 1:05 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 The new crew of the titan minimal art inspires visionaries-on earth and even in space. While most people look at the stars,visionaries reach out to them. In1999, the Titan Minimal Art became an overnight sensation that revolutionized the eyewear market. The lightest, most perfect fit was born from Austrian innovation. To commemorate 25 years of this icon, the next generation of the Titan Minimal Art is back with a dynamic, rimless look for visionaries who demand the best in precision-premium eyewear.Announcing the evolutionary Highlight Collection, taking the universe by the speed of light—once again, with no screws or hingesand just 0.07ounces of Austrian genius. Crowned for the first time with an innovative lens finishing technique, a more delicate nose bridge, even more easily adjustable titanium temples and other galactically exciting details. These Innovations create a fresh, exciting look, which can be designed to appear even younger and trendier with very modern highlight shapes. The four cool shapes can be given a particularly unique style with tints and the innovative Partial Color Groove. Each shape is named after a constellation. Rose Andromeda is a futuristic butterfly, exuding feminine grace and confidence. Mint Phoenix Is a feminine shape inspired by the oversized glamor of the 70s with low lens glazing, a true technical masterpiece. Blue Pegasus is the classic shape in the collection offering rectangular masculine geometry. Both genders shine in Grey Taurus, whose double bar glazing adds an extra boost of coolness to the new aviator. The highlight shapes represent the bright future of titanium lightness.These are the first-ever lenses to get Partial Color Groove combined with tint. Glazing is done in-house through the 100% Silhouette service.Customers can choose personalized color combinations.

140 Years Of Firsts: Navitimer 41 And Cosmonaute B12 11:06 AM Thursday, April 11, 2024 Breitling honors its aviation and space icons with an array of releases: the Navitimer GMT and Automatic 41, and a limited-edition self-winding Cosmonaute. Sports superstars Erling Haaland and Giannis Antetokounmpo headline the Navitimer campaign as Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary. As Breitling turns 140, it’s marking the occasion with stories of its many incredible firsts, frombreakthroughs in timekeeping for air, land, and sea, to milestones in sustainability. This month, the brand recognizes two of its icons. The Navitimer, the first wristwatch for pilots to combine a chronograph and a computational slide rule. And the Cosmonaute, a 24-hour take on the Navitimer that became the first Swiss wristwatch in space. Breitling has just unveiled new versions of these lines: the Navitimer GMT and Automatic 41, along with a new self-winding Cosmonaute. “All this year, we’ll be talking about our 140 Years of Firsts,” says Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “And when it comes to these two watches—the Navitimer and Cosmonaute—you cannot overstate the significance they’ve had for our brand, for aviation, and for watchmaking as a whole.”

Les Essentiels de Coco Mademoiselle: A Luxurious Fragrance Set 4:11 PM Monday, April 15, 2024 Les Essentiels de COCO MADEMOISELLE is an exclusive set that includes two essential creations from the line: COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum 100 ml and COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil 200 ml. This limited edition gift box is adorned with the signature of COCO MADEMOISELLE and can be reused as desired. COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum is a fresh and sensual amber fragrance. The woody sensuality of patchouli and vetiver is enhanced with vibrant notes of orange, feminine jasmine, and rose. COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil in spray form provides long-lasting hydration and an exquisite scent. It is instantly absorbed, leaving the skin moisturized and enveloped in the sensual and fresh notes of COCO MADEMOISELLE. COCO MADEMOISELLE. A double name, a double personality. Independent and alluring, playful and provocative, light and excessive. A fragrance that reflects a woman who can reinvent herself freely day after day. To enhance and prolong the fresh amber trail of COCO MADEMOISELLE: Generously apply COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil all over the body to moisturize the skin and give it an exquisite scent. Spray COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum in a sweeping motion on the skin or clothes for a bold and sensual trail that will follow you throughout the day. Les Essentiels de COCO MADEMOISELLE offers a luxurious experience with its iconic fragrances that embody sophistication and femininity. Embrace the duality of COCO MADEMOISELLE and indulge in the art of perfuming with this exclusive set.

CHANEL ÈDITION ROSE – WATCH 1:09 PM Tuesday, April 16, 2024 New edition in Chanel’s watch collection the Èdition Rose. BOY·FRIEND SKELETON WATCH PINK EDITIONLimited edition of 55 pieces in 18-carat BEIGE GOLD www.chanel.com