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Conceived in Château Yquem, Dior’s L’Or de Vie La Crème and L’Or de Vie La Cure 2019, launching this December, are formulated with an elevated version of the Yquem sap, the most precious ingredient in the Dior Gardens that makes them unique and remarkably effective.

An embodiment of French luxury, Château d’Yquem is a unique vineyard located in the Bordeaux region of France that transcends centuries with the highest level of excellence. The magic of this location and its invaluable heritage are coupled with the benefits of the long-lasting cultivation methods and the exclusive sap that runs through the heart of the vine, the inspiration behind Dior's groundbreaking masterpiece.

In 2007, after more than 30 years of research, Dior Science discovered the unique life force of the Yquem vineyards, and created L’Or de Vie, the precious skincare line that infuses the epidermis with the full power of Yquem, creating extraordinary long-lasting reinvigorating effects.

Now, after the success and praise that L’Or de Vie obtained thanks to its revolutionary approach, Dior Science has further elevated its quest for excellence in L’Or de Vie La Crème and a new 2019 vintage of L’Or de Vie La Cure with a super-concentrated formula of the Yquem sap, a youthful elixir for the skin.

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As a powerful antioxidant that targets 200 longevity factors, L’Or de Vie acts on many mechanisms and enzymes connected to aging and the oxidation of cells, creating long-lasting youthfulness. Remarkably, Dior Science has succeeded in extracting the powerful attributes of the Yquem sap by harvesting the vine shoots at the beginning of each spring and drying them over a period of at least six months to achieve the maximum molecular richness of this precious elixir. After 17 essential purification and extraction stages, the Dior experts are able to double the concentration of Yquem sap in L’Or de Vie La Crème. The final product is a formulation that is 94% composed of natural-origin and sustainable ingredients that are respectful of every type of skin.

Each year, L’Or de Vie is also accompanied by a new vintage of La Cure. A Dior skincare crown jewel in a limited edition, this 2019 vintage provides radical action to tackle all signs of aging including wrinkles, firmness, radiance, hydration and evenness. A three-month treatment with a formula that contains 88% natural-origin ingredients combining the highest concentration of the Yquem sip molecular richness, it infuses the skin with its unique formula leaving the skin already luminous and changed after a month of application.

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A self-assessment conducted by 32 women after three months of using La Cure vintage 2019 shows the incredible powers of this product. According to the data provided, wrinkles decreased of approximately 19%, while radiance (+53%), hydration (+76%), smoothness (+54%), and firmness (+54%) were remarkably improved.

Carefully crafted in the House of Dior ateliers, the three wax-stamped bottles containing La Cure are sealed with golden thread, in a recapitulation of the knot of vine shoots at the Yquem vines. Alongside them lie two golden massage drops to enhance the power of La Cure during a deep massage treatment developed by the Dior Institut’s experts. When used with cold water, the drops’ thermal memory material decongests and drains, while it charges up with relaxing heat under the effects of hot water.

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Imagine: you’ve spent time carefully putting on your makeup. Of course, you’d want to put that “final coat” on to seal the deal. Or perhaps you don’t wear much makeup, to begin with, and you want to add a nice, even finish. In either case, that’s what the Fièra HD Finishing Powder is for. About […]

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Imagine: you’ve spent time carefully putting on your makeup. Of course, you’d want to put that “final coat” on to seal the deal. Or perhaps you don’t wear much makeup, to begin with, and you want to add a nice, even finish. In either case, that’s what the Fièra HD Finishing Powder is for. About […]

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The Swiss beauty house continues its support of art and culture with an exclusive and spellbinding art commission.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the field of art and culture, La Prairie has commissioned Swiss artist Douglas Mandry to create a series of images that capture the fragile beauty of his country’s natural landscapes.

The artist, who uses photography as a mechanism to question the reality of memory, technology and nature, takes photographs as his base material, reworking and manipulating them as well as combining them with new and non-traditional elements to create objects that exist as a new typology, and toe the line between flat and three-dimensional.

[caption id="attachment_212586" align="aligncenter" width="768"] La Prairie has commissioned Swiss artist Douglas Mandry to create a series of images that capture the fragile beauty of his country’s natural landscapes.[/caption]

For this project, Mandry first travelled through the country to capture still images of the wild, untamed lands. "After hours of walking, sometimes I just happen to be at a place which strikes me. Capturing this nature is for me a testimony of its sublime essence. Afterwards, I try to re-appropriate this untouched and unspoiled environment and make it my own. So, the whole process is about merging my experience of nature with my cultural background," he explains.

From these images, he distilled certain shapes and abstractions that he wishes to retain in the original, and then began to subvert and transform the surrounding elements – painting, airbrushing and otherwise interfering in a way that connotes the passage of time. When the series of images is displayed, it is in a non-linear narrative, taking viewers on a fantastical, surreal journey that is a blend of dreams and reality.

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This tribute to Swiss lands resonates well with La Prairie’s own quest to subvert time, and its tireless ideal of capturing a beauty that is timeless. This pursuit has been elevated to an art form, and in recognising this, La Prairie has sought to support artistic goals of many different forms, whether it is patronage of a global fair that can bring art to the masses, or supporting research into conservation of precious canvasses, so that historical works can be better preserved for the future generations. Three works created as a part of collaboration were also auctioned online at Artnet Auctions, with proceeds donated to ETH Foundation which contributes to research on glaciology and environmental conservation.

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"Contemporary art is the prism through which we express our heritage and values and allows us to enrich our own story. As part of our ongoing relationship with art, we engage in creative dialogues with artists who bring their own perspective and artistic vocabulary to our brand. Indeed, artists are our storytellers,” says Greg Prodromides, Chief Marketing Officer of La Prairie Group.

“With this new initiative, we are extremely proud to be able - for the first time - to fuse our artistic engagement with our purpose as a Swiss luxury brand, committed to preserving the nature of our House’s origins.”

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The Swiss beauty house continues its support of art and culture with an exclusive and spellbinding art commission.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the field of art and culture, La Prairie has commissioned Swiss artist Douglas Mandry to create a series of images that capture the fragile beauty of his country’s natural landscapes.

The artist, who uses photography as a mechanism to question the reality of memory, technology and nature, takes photographs as his base material, reworking and manipulating them as well as combining them with new and non-traditional elements to create objects that exist as a new typology, and toe the line between flat and three-dimensional.

[caption id="attachment_212586" align="aligncenter" width="768"] La Prairie has commissioned Swiss artist Douglas Mandry to create a series of images that capture the fragile beauty of his country’s natural landscapes.[/caption]

For this project, Mandry first travelled through the country to capture still images of the wild, untamed lands. "After hours of walking, sometimes I just happen to be at a place which strikes me. Capturing this nature is for me a testimony of its sublime essence. Afterwards, I try to re-appropriate this untouched and unspoiled environment and make it my own. So, the whole process is about merging my experience of nature with my cultural background," he explains.

From these images, he distilled certain shapes and abstractions that he wishes to retain in the original, and then began to subvert and transform the surrounding elements – painting, airbrushing and otherwise interfering in a way that connotes the passage of time. When the series of images is displayed, it is in a non-linear narrative, taking viewers on a fantastical, surreal journey that is a blend of dreams and reality.

[gallery ids="212588,212589,212591,212593,212585,212587,212590,212592"]

This tribute to Swiss lands resonates well with La Prairie’s own quest to subvert time, and its tireless ideal of capturing a beauty that is timeless. This pursuit has been elevated to an art form, and in recognising this, La Prairie has sought to support artistic goals of many different forms, whether it is patronage of a global fair that can bring art to the masses, or supporting research into conservation of precious canvasses, so that historical works can be better preserved for the future generations. Three works created as a part of collaboration were also auctioned online at Artnet Auctions, with proceeds donated to ETH Foundation which contributes to research on glaciology and environmental conservation.

[gallery ids="212601,212595,212596,212597,212598,212599,212600"]

"Contemporary art is the prism through which we express our heritage and values and allows us to enrich our own story. As part of our ongoing relationship with art, we engage in creative dialogues with artists who bring their own perspective and artistic vocabulary to our brand. Indeed, artists are our storytellers,” says Greg Prodromides, Chief Marketing Officer of La Prairie Group.

“With this new initiative, we are extremely proud to be able - for the first time - to fuse our artistic engagement with our purpose as a Swiss luxury brand, committed to preserving the nature of our House’s origins.”

laprairie.com

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Even though not all of us are the biggest fans of winter, unfortunately, we still have to prepare for this cold and unforgiving season. We’d all love to swim at the beach, suntan in our garden, and hang out at outdoor BBQs all year round! Still, when the cold weather arrives, this not only puts […]

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With the festive season upon us, now's the perfect excuse to start updating our vanity with all the latest beauty releases — think of it as a Christmas present to ourselves for making it through this strange and stressful year.

Here's our selection of all the new beauty products worth getting our hands on this December 2020.

YSL Beuté's Or Rouge Collection

With the Or Rouge collection, YSL Beauté’s unique approach to beauty continues to disrupt the market, re-defining sustainability as the ultimate frontier in luxury skincare. La Crème Riche together with La Crème Fine, LaCrème Regard, La Lotion, La Crème Démaquillante and La Protection UV are the pillars of the collection, which serves as a manifesto for the contemporary YSL woman. This year, Or Rouge, recently reformulated in 2018, is even more concentrated in precious Moroccan saffron distillate, the unique plant that makes the products remarkably innovative and effective.

Sisley’s Le Phyto Rouge lipsticks

With the change of weather, Sisley’s Le Phyto Rouge lipstick collection will have your lips moisturised and plump for autumn. A collection of 20 luminous shades that should suit most skin tones, the lipsticks protect, moisturise and smooth the lips to leave them looking sublime. Saturated with high-tech pigments, Le Phyto Rouge provides deep and bright colour with every application, and its protective skincare formula will provide users with continual eight-hour hydration, due to the “hydrobooster complex” that’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and konjac glucomannans.

Dior's Cica Recover Balm

Dior’s new Cica Recover Balm formulated with chamomile for face and body reflects the need to get back to the very essence of skincare: To access daily necessities or, quite simply, to reconnect with oneself. The Cica Recover Balm is designed for skin weakened by everyday life. Ideal for revitalising dry areas on the body, it gently soothes the most fragile zones, such as the face, which can be irritated by wind and cold, rubbing or mask-wearing. Thanks to a pH level that’s close to that of the skin and being fragrance-free to respect a weakened epidermis, the balm provides users with an instant feeling of freshness and helps soothes irritated skin.

Drunk Elephant's Hair and Body Trunk

Colourful, ultra-chic skincare brand Drunk Elephant has released a Hair and Body Trunk as part of its Holiday Collection. The complete hair and body collection comes in an all-in-one waterproof, shower-friendly caddy with a range of products that will have you covered from head to toe. The set comprises a Cocomino glossing shampoo and cream conditioner, a scalp scrub that uses a stable, supercharged AHA/BHA blend designed to rapidly break down and dissolve dead skin cells, as well as a tangle spray that smooths hair while restoring natural movement, manageability and shine. The set also has a cream body cleaner, body lotion and deodorant cream, as well as hair elastics, a neon acrylic bomb and a silicone body dry brush to help you with your daily routine.

Givenchy's holiday collection

Get in the mood to party with Givenchy's holiday collection, which features an eyeshadow palette, two limited-edition lipsticks and a lip topcoat, as well as a limited edition of Givenchy's Prisme Libre loose powder. The black to light palette comes in pearly white and two grey shades, which can be applied in different ways to enhance the brows and add a finishing touch to any festive makeup look, and the lipsticks are available in two comfortable and long-lasting colours.

Botanic Pretti5's beauty line

A newcomer to the Hong Kong beauty scene, Botanic Pretti5 was born from the ambition to create clean products inspired by nature. Made in Japan and formulated with snow mushroom, gold flower root and liquorice root extracts — adaptogens commonly used in Chinese medicine, due to their hydrating capabilities — Botanic Pretti5’s products are free of alcohol, parabens, SLS and artificial fragrance, and satisfy the highest cosmetic standards, striking the perfect balance between natural and scientific, ancient and modern. They currently offer a holistic approach to daily rituals with the Hydro- Power Brightening Cleanser, Antioxidant Hydrating Toning Essence, Advanced Hyaluronic Serum, Intense Water-Glow moisturiser, Miracle Glow Facial Oil and Hydro-Rescue Repairing Night Mask.

NARS' Air Matte Lip Colour

NARS has got fans of matte shades covered with an innovative new formula that glides seamlessly onto lips for an airy, long wear with a comfortable feel. This limited edition of 10 new shades consists of a weightless blend of silky polymers and micropowders that instantly diffuses colour for a soft-focus finish. The creamy, lightweight and airy matte texture provides all-day comfort and the custom applicator provides easy control to effortlessly build coverage from sheer to full for a variety of lip looks.

Ignae's skincare range

Rich in growth factors extracted from milk derivatives that stimulate collagen production, along with Camellia Japonica oil and thermal water filled with minerals and trace elements from the Azores' volcanic Furnas Valley, Ignae also includes high concentrations of peptides from vegetable extracts and stem cell-derived ingredients, forming a complex that's high in efficacy and performance.

OTO's CBD-infused products

Award-winning British CBD brand OTO has launched in Hong Kong. Meaning “sound” in Japanese, OTO represents the space between sound and silence — its products are meant to help you find your space in this busy, modern world. When used correctly, CBD is a miraculous ingredient that’s been known to help with stress, anxiety, sleep, pain and even treat skin problems such as redness, dryness, psoriasis and eczema. One of its most-loved products is the 10 percent CBD Sleep Drops, which were developed and launched entirely through the lockdowns. In addition, the brand also provides a 30 percent CBD pillow mist as well as a variety of roll-on oils to help users reap the benefits of CBD easily and enjoyably in their daily lives. All OTO products are plant-based, cruelty-free, vegan and contain neither sugar nor alcohol.

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Swissness is at the core of La Prairie’s first global brand residence, combining luxury, commitment to quality, a plurality of cultures – and, of course, the best treatments in the world of beauty.

La Prairie has opened the doors to its first-ever brand residence in Hong Kong, and one might be tempted to ask: What exactly is a brand residence? A retail concept? A treatment space? A private venue in which to host events?

In fact, it is none of these, but also all of them. Upon entering La Prairie House, which is situated on one of the upper floors of art gallery hub H Queen’s, visitors need question no more, for the space is immediately recognisable as a home, albeit one with less clutter and mess.

[caption id="attachment_212445" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Atelier.[/caption]

Cosy yet sophisticated, it’s dressed in plush grey materials, and filled with decorative objects that add personal flair and verve to the space, but yet seem intrinsically linked to certain concepts espoused by the brand. Where family photos might line the walls, there is a gallery-style installation of key points in the brand’s history, and in place of the open kitchen popular in households these days is an atelier where visitors can play with products and experiment with different elements of the superlative skincare line.

Of course, the bedrooms are always a place of quiet repose, and La Prairie House’s two treatment rooms allow guests a sanctuary in the midst of the urban jungle, with options for treatments from its four collections: Skin Caviar, White Caviar, Platinum Rare and Radiance.

[caption id="attachment_212505" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Salon.[/caption]

What was important besides making guests feel at home, says Global Chief Marketing Officer Greg Prodromides, was “this notion of Switzerland, and the vibe it represents. We wanted this feeling of Swissness in the heart of Hong Kong. I’m thinking about the prestige, the commitment to quality, to every single detail. An extreme level of sophistication and a drive for excellence.”

The selection of Hong Kong as the first location for La Prairie House is a telling privilege for the city, preceding even the home turf of Switzerland. But CEO Patrick Rasquinet suggests, “Hong Kong was kind of an obvious choice. It has always been a showcase for us in the past, and it offers arts, culture, galleries all in a very concentrated area. On top of this, we have a lot of discerning clients living in Hong Kong.”

[caption id="attachment_212446" align="alignnone" width="1024"] On the right: Platinum Rare Haute Rejuvenation Cream – most recent innovation of La Prairie.[/caption]

La Prairie’s relationship with the arts is long-standing, with its packaging inspired by the cobalt colour used by Niki de Saint Phalle, but in recent years this connection has strengthened and grown considerably, thanks to its partnership with global art fair Art Basel, as well as initiatives such as its patronage of Fondation Beyeler and conservation of historical Piet Mondrian works.

This continues within La Prairie House, not only due to its location in the same building as art galleries such as Swiss blue-chip Hauser & Wirth, but thanks to specially commissioned works that showcase the creative synergies that can be unleashed between brands and artists.

In the years since it began custom commissions, La Prairie has managed to hone its patronage to a distinct type of artist that combines a kind of timeless poetry with elements of cutting-edge technology, much in the same way the brand has elevated the science of beauty into an art form.

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Currently on view are two pieces by Japanese artist Nobuhiro Nakanishi, a conceptual artist who is known for his layered installations, placing up to hundreds of photos taken from a single vantage point over a short period of time in a sequence, in order to explore and capture the concept of time. For La Prairie, he created a curved domino structure depicting the sun setting over the mountains in Switzerland, a piece that is at once pleasing and serene to the eye, as well as thought-provoking for the mind. Complementing the serenity of his installations is a composition by Max Richter that completes the holistic art experience, echoing the sensorial aspects of using La Prairie products, a duet of tangible and intangible artistic explorations.

“In the house, you see an expression of what Switzerland can be – Swiss design, and through some elements of the materials, Swiss nature. But at the same time, as part of our contemporary [perspective], you see an expression that comes from other cultures – Nakanishi is one example. Being open culturally and open intellectually is part of what we are as a brand. This plurality is essential to us.” says Prodromides.

laprairie.com

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Swissness is at the core of La Prairie’s first global brand residence, combining luxury, commitment to quality, a plurality of cultures – and, of course, the best treatments in the world of beauty.

La Prairie has opened the doors to its first-ever brand residence in Hong Kong, and one might be tempted to ask: What exactly is a brand residence? A retail concept? A treatment space? A private venue in which to host events?

In fact, it is none of these, but also all of them. Upon entering La Prairie House, which is situated on one of the upper floors of art gallery hub H Queen’s, visitors need question no more, for the space is immediately recognisable as a home, albeit one with less clutter and mess.

[caption id="attachment_212445" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Atelier.[/caption]

Cosy yet sophisticated, it’s dressed in plush grey materials, and filled with decorative objects that add personal flair and verve to the space, but yet seem intrinsically linked to certain concepts espoused by the brand. Where family photos might line the walls, there is a gallery-style installation of key points in the brand’s history, and in place of the open kitchen popular in households these days is an atelier where visitors can play with products and experiment with different elements of the superlative skincare line.

Of course, the bedrooms are always a place of quiet repose, and La Prairie House’s two treatment rooms allow guests a sanctuary in the midst of the urban jungle, with options for treatments from its four collections: Skin Caviar, White Caviar, Platinum Rare and Radiance.

[caption id="attachment_212505" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Salon.[/caption]

What was important besides making guests feel at home, says Global Chief Marketing Officer Greg Prodromides, was “this notion of Switzerland, and the vibe it represents. We wanted this feeling of Swissness in the heart of Hong Kong. I’m thinking about the prestige, the commitment to quality, to every single detail. An extreme level of sophistication and a drive for excellence.”

The selection of Hong Kong as the first location for La Prairie House is a telling privilege for the city, preceding even the home turf of Switzerland. But CEO Patrick Rasquinet suggests, “Hong Kong was kind of an obvious choice. It has always been a showcase for us in the past, and it offers arts, culture, galleries all in a very concentrated area. On top of this, we have a lot of discerning clients living in Hong Kong.”

[caption id="attachment_212446" align="alignnone" width="1024"] On the right: Platinum Rare Haute Rejuvenation Cream – most recent innovation of La Prairie.[/caption]

La Prairie’s relationship with the arts is long-standing, with its packaging inspired by the cobalt colour used by Niki de Saint Phalle, but in recent years this connection has strengthened and grown considerably, thanks to its partnership with global art fair Art Basel, as well as initiatives such as its patronage of Fondation Beyeler and conservation of historical Piet Mondrian works.

This continues within La Prairie House, not only due to its location in the same building as art galleries such as Swiss blue-chip Hauser & Wirth, but thanks to specially commissioned works that showcase the creative synergies that can be unleashed between brands and artists.

In the years since it began custom commissions, La Prairie has managed to hone its patronage to a distinct type of artist that combines a kind of timeless poetry with elements of cutting-edge technology, much in the same way the brand has elevated the science of beauty into an art form.

[gallery ids="212449,212448,212506"]

Currently on view are two pieces by Japanese artist Nobuhiro Nakanishi, a conceptual artist who is known for his layered installations, placing up to hundreds of photos taken from a single vantage point over a short period of time in a sequence, in order to explore and capture the concept of time. For La Prairie, he created a curved domino structure depicting the sun setting over the mountains in Switzerland, a piece that is at once pleasing and serene to the eye, as well as thought-provoking for the mind. Complementing the serenity of his installations is a composition by Max Richter that completes the holistic art experience, echoing the sensorial aspects of using La Prairie products, a duet of tangible and intangible artistic explorations.

“In the house, you see an expression of what Switzerland can be – Swiss design, and through some elements of the materials, Swiss nature. But at the same time, as part of our contemporary [perspective], you see an expression that comes from other cultures – Nakanishi is one example. Being open culturally and open intellectually is part of what we are as a brand. This plurality is essential to us.” says Prodromides.

laprairie.com

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