A look back at what the editorial team absolutely wanted to share this December.
The first Guerlain spa in the UK
One of the suite cabins at the Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The Owo Hotel. Drawing in London at OWO/Guerlain
Sir Winston Churchill’s office, a stronghold of the British army during the Second World War, a den of spies… This legendary Edwardian baroque building opens a new chapter in its history at the end of 2023. Six years later, the famous “OWO” restaurant (“Old War Office”, French for “War Office”) Located in London, it has been transformed into a sophisticated hotel and now houses a Guerlain spa within its walls, the first of its kind in the UK. Spread over four floors, this 2,500 square meter facility contains a 20 meter swimming pool, hammam, sauna, gym and nine cabins offering state-of-the-art treatments. Three exclusive products on the menu, including the Royal Glow Tech Facial, a facial treatment that combines microdermabrasion and light therapy. Great classics too, like a cologne-scented four-hand massage Imperial, or even a restorative treatment with black orchid. Beauty treatments can be continued in the Atelier Guerlain salon, where you can prepare your hair, make-up or perfume by the fire. V.H.
At Guerlain Spa at Raffles London, The OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX, United Kingdom. For more information www.raffles.com .
Hot chocolate at Lancôme
A sweet break from the Christmas shopping frenzy. Mary Devinat / Lancôme
Take a nice break at the Lancôme boutique on the Champs-Élysées on the home stretch of the Gift Race. Indeed, the cosmetics brand, whose fragrance La Vie est Belle was recognized as the favorite perfume of French women in 2022, signs an unprecedented collaboration with the house of Angelina. The idea. Offer a cup of the iconic hot chocolate (often copied but never equaled) to anyone who stops by the store. The offer is also extended to the last weekend of December. So take note those with a sweet tooth! J.F.
Lancôme boutique, 52 avenue Champs-Elysées, Paris.
A perfume with the aroma of well-being
Breathe in Paris by Susan Oubari perfume from 100BON 100 Good
Perfume house 100Bon has teamed up with Suzanne Ubari, founder of Breathe in Paris, to create a range that promises complete balance. Consisting of a roller, aroma mist, diffuser and candle, it helps bring relaxation and self-confidence. Truly created to help manage anxiety and aid recovery, the perfume is comprised of 12 ingredients including Abies sibirica needles, sage Salvia sclarea and Santalum album sandalwood (known for relaxation). Spread on yourself or around you to start the new year peacefully. J.F.
From €26. for sale 100bon.com .
Rejuvenating bath for hands
A treatment to pamper your hands. Kure bazaar
Natural nail polish brand Kure Bazaar introduces its latest addition, Hyaluronic Super Balm. The idea behind this anti-aging treatment is that it’s designed like a face cream. Come and preserve the youth of hands, feet and any dry area. With its rich and silky texture, it smoothes and softens all the parts of the body that we often tend to neglect. Apply morning and evening for at least 30 days, especially during this period when hot and cold temperatures, as well as repeated washing, damage our hands. J.F.
€58. Available kerbazaar.com .
Camelia Jordana, Dinos and Tom Walker Rethink the Gentleman Archetype
Givenchy Parfums “Givenchy Conversations” podcast cover. Givenchy perfume
After musician Benjamin Clementine or perfumers Maya Lernoux and Carine Dubreux, it’s the turn of three new personalities to appear on the Givenchy Parfums podcast: actress and singer Camelia Jordana, Ambassador of the House of France, French rapper Dinos, as well as Givenchy Makeup Creative Director Tom Walker. Created to coincide with the launch of Gentleman Society men’s perfume last March, the Givenchy Conversations podcast series invites artists to share their vision of masculinity and today’s gentleman through a social, satirical or olfactory prism. These three roughly thirty-minute episodes also allow us to get up close and personal with talents who don’t hesitate to reveal their experiences and vulnerabilities on the mic. V.H.
Three new episodes of the Givenchy Conversations podcast are now available on all streaming platforms.
Byredo’s “tea” moment
A green tea called Flower Therapy. Byredo
After perfume, make-up and most recently jewellery, Byredo is launching its first collection of homemade teas, the tea room. The customized, 100% natural recipe palette is available in black, green and white. But also an infusion for a total offer of ten links to satisfy all tastes. Inject and then offer the ceramic service created by Swedish Stefan Andersson for this occasion. And for latecomers, a holiday box set consisting of green tea (Flower Therapy), black tea (Lyra) and white tea (Eureka) is available in limited quantities for the holidays. J.F.
€45 per box and €35 per refill. Holiday box of three teas, €120. Available byredo.com: .
Duet for children, but not only…
Minois Paris X Grech & Co limited edition box set Minoan Paris
Children’s cosmetics brand Minois Paris signs a wonderful collaboration at the end of the year. He teamed up with Grech & Co for a limited edition box set. In the program: eau de toilette with the sweet aroma of orange blossom, jasmine, mandarin and honeysuckle in a 50 ml version and a pink and pistachio plaid scarf. All together in a cotton bag. A last-minute gift idea that will appeal to little ones as much as their moms. J.F.
Minois Paris x Grech & Co Christmas Box, €49. Available exclusively minoisparis.com: .
Source: Le Figaro
