Going green is not just the prerogative of good governments, good business practice means investing in the future. L’Oréal, the global cosmetics giant plans to become “carbon balanced” by 2020 by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO of L’Oréal, said, “this renewed commitment shows L’Oréal’s will to taking part in the fight against climate change.”
Across the ditch and just as winter comes to a close in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand has been celebrating its 15th Fashion Week (24-30 August). Here are our highlights.
Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess works with the likes of Chanel, Dior and Cartier creating chic images with Monty, her bespoke pen. L’Officiel is delighted to share Lace Balloons with you, published in the September issue 2015 and chat to Megan about her wonderful illustrated world, white lace and Prada.
A roadtrip stopover brings with it a clash of colour and texture: chrome, vinyl and chequerboard floors; print, ruffles and denim. It feels familiar … but you haven’t been here before. Put another dime in the jukebox, baby.
Michel Canetti at Bastille Day Festival 2015
Celebrated in France as one of the leading fashion illustrators, Michel Canetti has been in the business for a very long time. His creativity and deep insight into fashion has enabled him to work with some of the world’s most elite fashion houses and magazines. His work celebrates feminine beauty and perfectly encapsulates style the feeling of grace and elegance with aplomb.
“Women have always been my inspiration. Even before becoming an illustrator, I always admired the shape of a woman’s body.”
“We tend to forget the classic, authentic French flavours. What is really important is to use the freshest and best basic ingredients, and everything to be homemade from A to Z.” – Mercédé Coubard, A la folie Patisserie
Baguettes freshly baked in a suburban boulangerie, to Brie Mariotte and aged Reypenaer in your neighbourhood café; there is no reason why you can’t experience the authentic taste of French staples in Melbourne. Bastille Day 2015 Melbourne brought some of the most inspiring French culinary experts and business owners under one roof at the State Library Victoria. READ MORE
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