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Fendi’s Liquid Gold Draws Inspiration From Rome
The mysterious streets of Rome with strong, stylish women walking the cobblestone streets next to giant monuments, stirred the creation of a fragrance that was modern yet historical. The fragrance is warm and familiar with an unexpected lightness. Notes: Pear-blackcurrant Accord, Tangerine from Calabria, Pink Peppercorn from Reunion Island, Damascena Rose, Yellow Jasmine Accord, Patchouli from Indonesia, Soft Leather Accord.
New Trio of Fragrances
from Caudalie
The new fragrances are designed to be worn alone or layered.
Fleur De Vigne (green) – Meant to mimic the scent of a vineyard at dawn, with a fruity floral.
Zest De Vigne (yellow) – The vineyard at noon, with green citrus.
The Des Vignes (pink) – The vineyard at dusk, with musky jasmine.
Local Is the New Global
In a country gone mad for locavore goods, what's a global product line to do? Infuse the flavors of different regions. Absolut New Orleans—Absolut Vodka's 2007 effort to help fund Hurricane Katrina relief—serendipitously kicked off what has become the brand's highly successful City Series. The mango and spicy black pepper-flavored vodka, sporting a harmonica on the clear label, was issued in limited edition (35,000 cases), with all proceeds donated to Gulf region charities. Each year since, a new "local" and limited-run Absolut has been released. In 2008, Absolut Los Angeles debuted with the flavors of acai and an Old Hollywood-style spotlight label. 2009 went to Boston, with a blend of black tea and elderflower flavors behind a Fenway Green label. For Absolut Brooklyn in 2010, the company recruited Spike Lee to design a brownstone label reminiscent of his old neighborhood. Inside, mingles red apple and ginger flavors. Just in time for summer 2011, the latest city vodka, Absolut San Francisco, was introduced, with a melange of grape, dragonfruit, and papaya flavors and an equally colorful label of San Francisco icons. Throughout the rollout of these regional vodkas, the company has also repackaged the flavors under new names for broader distribution. New Orleans is now the slightly milder Absolut Mango; Los Angeles is Absolut Acai; Boston is the breakaway Absolut Wild Tea, and Brooklyn is repackaged as Absolut Orient Apple.
Nightclub & Bar Convention
March 7-9, 2011; Las Vegas
Alcoholic beverage trends start in bars and clubs, with mixologists creating innovative flavor combinations much the way chefs set the trends in the culinary world. The Nightclub & Bar Convention features the latest new products and drink recipes from both the top companies and small start-ups.
One of the highlights includes "The Battle of the Mixologists" live competition where the countries up-and-coming mixologists create original concoctions judged by a panel of the nations leading mixologists. This truly represents the future of the category!
Two new additions to the show this year were entire sections devoted to craft beer and one for high-end tequilas; reinforcing the explosive growth those categories experienced in the past few years.
Tone introduces Body Wash based on Vino-Therapy trend
Looking for the latest moisturizing trend for body wash? New from Henkel is Tone Vino Moisture Body Wash with Crushed Grape and Shea Butter; based on the luxury French spa trend of vino-therapy for increased skin moisturization but at an affordable price.
Promise Me launching in April to support breast cancer research
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation will launch their debut fragrance next month as “a tribute to the beauty and strength of each and every woman fighting breast cancer”. The floriental fragrance includes citrus, green, musk and woody notes. Promise Me is a limited edition only available until October with 13.5% of the proceeds (minimum of $1 million) supporting breast cancer research.
Komforte Chockolates Tortilla Lime + Salt Bar
Artisan chocolates meet savory south-of-the-border tang. A unique taste experience balancing tangy lime, small bits of tortilla chips and a rich milk chocolate base with a hint of salt. An exotic and unusual combination made from small batches sourced with local and national ingredients from the US. Other varieties include Ramen Noodle & French Toast.
Whipped Cream with an Alcoholic kick
Recently introduced by Kingfish Spirits is Cream, an alcohol-infused (30 proof) whipped cream in caramel, cherry, chocolate, orange, raspberry and vanilla varieties. One can of “Cream” will create 26 one-ounce shots or can be used as an indulgent topping for coffee, spirits and desserts to create the newest taste sensation.