Two more Estee Lauder solid perfume compacts, these done just for Harrods. At left, Harrods 175 Anniversary Edition: "The collectable design is shaped like our Knightsbridge store, with the numbers at the front nodding to our 175th-anniversary commemorations. What’s more, it opens to reveal the beauty brand’s Beautiful fragrance, where fresh florals and zesty citrus meet warm woods for a bright scent", £350. At right, the annual Harrods Bear for 2024, "A gift from Estée Lauder and Harrods to you, the Harrods Bear solid perfume compact is part of the beauty brand’s festive range. The design is collectable in more ways than one, as it also celebrates 175 years of our store’s history. Featuring the Beautiful fragrance inside – where fresh florals and zesty citrus meet warm woods – it promises to be an accessory you’ll cherish for years to come", £310.
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From Jean Paul Gaultier, Classique in a fabric mesh "outfit" depicting Botticelli’s Venus wearing a pink corset, in 100 ml Eau de Toilette for $143; Le Male with Perugino’s Saint Sebastian wearing a kilt and a Breton shirt, in 125 ml Eau de Toilette for $132.
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A lemming for fans of Estee Lauder’s solid perfume compacts: five new designs. “Whimsy meets exuberance. Fantastical, unexpected combinations. Decadent treats. Sweet aromas. Over the top luxury. All waiting for you to indulge. A collection that delights in extravagance. Intricately designed by luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann.” Hat Treat (above far left, Beautiful Magnolia, “Have fun being completely over the top with a hat topped with cake and a moving hummingbird”); Elegant Swim (above second from left, Beautiful Magnolia, “This graceful swan in a glass of champagne reminds us to not take ourselves to seriously, but always enjoy life’s simple pleasures. You’ll especially love the charming details, such as the swan’s pearl necklace”)…
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Not my lemming, maybe it's yours? Guerlain Imagine in a holiday bee bottle edition, featuring a cuff by jewelry designer Shourouk Rhaiem, which you can leave on the bottle or wear on your wrist. 3,310 were made; 125 ml + 30 ml + funnel, €790.
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Holiday 2024 limited editions from Chanel: first, No. 5 “…cloaked in a soft dusting of snow: a delicate veil of silk, applied by hand, drapes over the bottle’s shoulders and cabochon, giving it a unique character. The product of a highly skilled craft, the sheer fabric lends the fragrance a sculptural effect. An exceptional gift that inspires a sense of wonder. The limited-edition N°5 Eau de Parfum is presented in a sleeve embellished with an image of the iconic bottle, created by a Maître d’Art using the time-honoured technique of embossing.” £175 at Harrods. Next, purse sprays…