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Tatler Asia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Pepper, spice and all things nice: Molton Brown's Re-charge Black Pepper line packs a punch
Smooth and spice-spiked, Molton Brown's Re-charge Black Pepper collection of luxurious fragrances, bath and home essentials is a go-to gift for the fun-loving adventurer in your life Equal parts spice, swagger and sophistication, Molton Brown's famed Re-charge Black Pepper collection is for the gent (or gentlewoman) who enjoys their daily routine shaken with a twist of adventure. The collection evokes images of savannah grass canyons and off-road adventures mingled with whiffs of vetiver, cardamom and black pepper. If Indiana Jones bottled his charisma, it would probably smell like Re-charge Black Pepper—confidence in a bottle. Whether scaling the metaphorical mountain of emails or conquering the grocery run like a gladiator, this scent is the ultimate aromatic sidekick for the modern-day go-getter and it's hitting all the right notes. Distributed in Malaysia by luxury retailer Valiram, Molton Brown has been a staple of sensorial self-care for the discerning, with the Re-charge Black Pepper collection a fast favourite among fans. Read more: Editor's Picks: Our favourite fragrances of 2024 Above The perfect Father's Day gift, Recharge Black Pepper incorporates hints of piquant pepper, nuances of bergamot and the zesty bite of myrtle pepper Crafted by legendary Grasse-born perfumer Jacques Chabert (the brains behind Molton Brown's most recognisable creations) the fragrance is inspired by what he calls 'the bold spirit of adventure' and his lifelong passion for 'bridging the chasm between citrus and woody fragrances.' Recharge Black Pepper opens with a thrilling shot of piquant pepper, softened by nuances of bergamot and intensified by the zesty bite of myrtle pepper. 'The dry-down reveals its voluptuous oakmoss and woody depth,' Chabert adds, like a fine suit that surprises you with secret pockets. Above Re-charge Black Pepper was created by legendary Grasse-born perfumer Jacques Chabert If, like Chabert, you believe in the power of scent in making a lasting impression and that perfume is a tool of self-expression, you'll appreciate the dedication and meticulous crafting that went into this collection all the more. Interestingly, the Re-Charge Black Pepper fragrance began simply as Chabert's personal fragrance in 2001—since becoming a best-selling range that's timeless and desirable. The range delivers a sensorial expedition in three acts: Cleanse with the invigorating Bath and Shower Gel, wear the Eau De Parfum with earthy vetiver and herby coriander at its heart, or live the scent fully with a home diffuser that turns any home into a gentleman's lodge in the Scottish Highlands (imagination required, whisky optional). See also: How working out transforms your skin Available in everything from the full-sized Eau De Parfum, an indulgent bath and shower gel or a travel-friendly 7.5ml spray, this collection makes an impeccable Father's Day gift—the kind you'll want to 'borrow' for yourself every once in a while. So whether you're honouring Dad, a father figure, or just treating yourself to something deliciously daring, make it Re-charge Black Pepper. Self-care needn't always smell like roses—it should smell like a wild, spice-laced off-road trek with oakmoss at the wheel and pepper in the driver's seat. Visit to get a head start on your gift-hunt and explore more luxurious Molton Brown collections this June. Credits
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Harry and Meghan broke longstanding royal tradition started by Princess Anne
The tradition of royal mothers being photographed on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital began in 1977 with Princess Anne, following the birth of her son, Peter Phillips. Princess Diana continued the custom after the arrivals of Prince William in 1982 and Prince Harry in 1984. While Sarah Ferguson chose the Portland Hospital for both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie 's births, in 1988 and 1990 respectively, she eagerly introduced her children to the photographers waiting outside. In later years, Kate Middleton upheld the tradition, appearing outside the Lindo Wing shortly after the arrival of each of her three children: Prince George in 2013; Princess Charlotte in 2015; and Prince Louis in 2018 - just seven hours after labour. Wearing a blue and white polka-dot Jenny Packham dress and heels, Kate smiled warmly as she introduced newborn George to the public. In a 2020 episode of the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast with author and host Giovanna Fletcher, Kate reflected on the significance of that moment. She shared: 'Everyone had been so supportive and both William and I were really conscious that this was something that everyone was excited about and, you know, we're hugely grateful for the support that the public had shown us, and actually for us to be able to share that joy and appreciation with the public, I felt was really important.' In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan chose to keep the birth of their son, Prince Archie, more private. Ahead of Archie's arrival in 2019, Buckingham Palace released a statement noting that the Sussexes had 'taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private,' adding that they looked forward to sharing the news after they'd had time to celebrate as a new family. Meghan was thought to have wanted a home birth after rejecting a stay at the Lindo Wing. But, more than a week overdue, she was forced to have Archie in hospital, opting for the Portland, where labour suites feature 24-hour room service, Molton Brown toiletries and four-poster cots. The couple visited the hospital in secret and, within hours of the birth, had returned to Frogmore Cottage without arousing any suspicion. Archie was introduced to the world two days after his birth in a carefully managed photocall at St George's Hall within Windsor Castle. Harry, visibly overjoyed, carried his newborn son, while Meghan, glowing in a Grace Wales Bonner tuxedo dress, told the press: 'It's magic. It's pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy.' The couple announced Archie's full name - Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor - on Instagram shortly after, alongside a touching photo of Queen Elizabeth meeting her new great-grandchild. This week, Meghan revisited that memory during the first episode of her podcast, Confessions Of A Female Founder, in conversation with her friend, Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder. Wolfe Herd recalled the moment Meghan presented Archie to the world. 'I'll never forget the image of you after delivering Archie, and the whole world was waiting. I was either just becoming or about to become a new mom, and I thought, 'Oh my God, how is this woman doing this? How is she standing there in heels, introducing her baby to the world in this beautiful outfit?' She added with a laugh: 'I could barely face a doorbell delivery for takeout food in a robe.' Both women also discussed their experiences with postpartum preeclampsia - a serious condition involving high blood pressure and protein in the urine after childbirth - which Wolfe Herd described as 'life or death, truly'. Meghan did not specify whether she experienced the condition after Archie or Lilibet's birth. By the time Lilibet Diana was born in 2021, Harry and Meghan had stepped back from royal duties and settled in Montecito, California. Their daughter was delivered at the private Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Beauty Launches And Happenings, Including Women's Fragrances By Gant
Gant launches its debut women's fragrances From skincare innovations to must-have makeup launches and collaborations, here's a string of fresh formulas and standout essentials to upgrade your beauty routine. Gant launches its debut women's fragrances: Following the success of its men's fragrance line, American sportswear brand GANT has launched its first perfumes for women: Gant Preppy Rose and Gant Sunset Club. Developed in partnership with E.A. Cosmetics, both scents are inspired by the American East Coast, where the brand was founded in 1949. Gant Preppy Rose is a floral-fruity fragrance with top notes of grapefruit, pear, and a salty sea accord, while Gant Sunset Club draws from Hamptons sunsets to create a warm, amber-floral scent with hints of mandarin and peach. Gant launches its debut women's fragrances Molton Brown launches a Bluebell & Wild Strawberry Collection: Molton Brown has debuted a new scent collection, meet Bluebell and Wild Strawberry, a fresh floral-fruity fragrance created by Senior Perfumer Véronique Nyberg that balances the sweetness of wild strawberry, amber, driftwood, and galbanum for a rich earthiness. Shop the fragrance in an Eau de Parfum, Bath and Shower Gel and Body Lotion. Charlotte Tilbury enters the world of gaming with Genshin Impact collaboration: Charlotte Tilbury has debuted its first-ever gaming collaboration with the hit open-world RPG Genshin Impact. Marking Genshin Impact's first global collaboration with a luxury beauty brand, the launch has introduced two limited-edition beauty boxes: the 'Starfell Treasure Box' and the 'Starry Miracle Box.' Each set includes Charlotte Tilbury bestsellers, such as the award-winning Magic Cream, Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, and Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, along with exclusive co-branded merchandise. The boxes are available now on and through the Charlotte Tilbury Easy Beauty for You app. Charlotte Tilbury enters the world of gaming with Genshin Impact collaboration Eleos Body Cleanser by Aesop: This new body cleanser from Aesop combines Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed, and Vitamin E to hydrate and soften, while Niacinamide and Sodium PCA boosts moisture retention. With a rich cream-to-lather texture and a warm, woody aroma of Cedar Atlas, Patchouli, and Clove Bud, it delivers a gentle cleanse that's ideal for dry or sensitive skin. S1 Styling Serum by Typebea: A new serum from Typebea, the haircare brand co-founded by Rita Ora and Anna Lahey, it's been designed to smooth, strengthen, and protect hair thanks to the plant-based keratin and heat defence up to 230°C. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula seals split ends, reduces frizz, and speeds up drying time. It's suitable for all hair types and can be applied to wet or dry hair. Zen Wellbeing Essentials Kit by Neal's Yard: Led by CEO and founder Anabel Kindersley, Neal's Yard has long been a pioneer in the realm of natural health and beauty, and the brand is back with a new product in the form of a holistic wellbeing kit. Designed to support health and relaxation throughout the day and night the kit offers three products that focuses on improving sleep, mood, and hand health. Zen Wellbeing Essentials Kit by Neal's Yard On the kit, Anabel says, 'We designed our Wellbeing Essentials Kit to provide our audience with a curation of some of our most-loved, pocket-sized aromatherapy products that are ideal for helping to bring a sense of wellbeing throughout the day - a holistic trio that promotes whole body wellbeing from noon 'til night. Of course, there's no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to addressing our wellbeing, which is why we've designed the kit to be personalised to your particular needs – whether that's to feel more zen, rested, energised or balanced. We're all juggling so much these days, and finding even the smallest moment to pause, breathe and reset can make a real difference.' Airstrait Straightener In Ceramic Pink by Dyson: Dyson's new Airstrait Straightener in Ceramic Pink uses powerful directional airflow to straighten hair from wet to dry, so there's no hot plates and no heat damage. Designed for a natural, smooth finish, it simplifies your styling routine while protecting hair health. Airstrait Straightener In Ceramic Pink by Dyson Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil N' Gloss by Fenty Beauty: Available exclusively to Sephora, this gloss-oil hybrid by Fenty Beauty is infused Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Hyaluronic Filling Sphere and Passionfruit Oil to leave the lips feeling conditioned and nourished for up to 8 hours. The Pro-Collagen Firm & Sculpt Collection by Elemis: A collection of three products, this set offers the cooling power of the Cryo Globe with Pro-Collagen essentials, including the Future Restore Serum and Marine Cream SPF 30 that works to tone, firm, and hydrate the skin. We Stand For Regeneration Hair, Body And Face Butter by Davines: Sustainable haircare brand Davines has launched a multi-purpose butter for hair, body, and face that's made with regenerative organic calendula from EROC at Davines Village. Certified for the highest standards in soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker rights, the formula combines 93.25% natural and 85.5% biodegradable ingredients, that come together to nourish and hydrate while promoting environmental awareness. We Stand For Regeneration Hair, Body And Face Butter by Davines Hydro Grip Gel Tint by Milk Makeup: For those who love a lightweight tint for summer, this long wear gel version offers light to medium coverage with hold (for up to 8-12 hours) and hydration. Featuring blue agave extract, it forms an invisible layer for long makeup wear, while the Hyaluronic Acid and Hemp Seed Extract gives the complexion a boost of hydration. Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness. Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa In Transit Bronzing Serum by This Works: A lightweight formula for both the face and body, this bronzing serum is designed to be applied directly to bare skin or mixed with a daily moisturizer for a customizable, blendable glow. Lamellar Shine Ultra Gloss Spray by TRESemmé: In the latest extension of TRESemmé's Lamellar Shine range, the brand has dropped a shine gloss spray that works to enhance shine, protect from heat up to 230°C, and shield hair from humidity for 72 hours. Anthelios UVAIR SPF50+ by La Roche-Posay: La Roche-Posay has introduced a new SPF50+, formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide to deliver high protection and up to 24-hour hydration. Part of the Anthelios range, it has a lightweight, non-greasy texture designed to protect and hydrate, making it suitable for daily use on dry skin. Anthelios UVAIR SPF50+ by La Roche-Posay
Web Release
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
CELEBRATE RAMADAN WITH THE MOLTON BROWN LONDON BLUEBELL & WILD STRAWBERRY COLLECTION
The sole of your shoe on a crush of weather-beaten green leaves. Dew on your nose and the red-green gradient of ripening wild strawberry arresting the air. That snap of wooden debris underfoot; spring's arrival is a quiet, sensuous assault. This season, Molton Brown celebrates Ramadan with the introduction of Bluebell & Wild Strawberry, their latest floral-fruity fragrance, alongside the 2025 gifting edit. At the heart of the new fragrance is the bluebell; subtly scented, it is rather a state of mind, a blue carpet in one's imagination. It intertwines with top-note twists of wild strawberry, with warm amber accord and soft driftwood at the base, and a signature note of earthy violet leaf. This is a stride into the forest when the shoots are new, there's dew in the air and the bluebell reigns supreme. Let's walk. Bluebell & Wild Strawberry brings to life Senior Perfumer Véronique Nyberg's springtime, when she feels buoyed by walks in nature. Her memories of a childhood spent in Alpine woods near Alps-de-Haute-de-Provence in France and the gradual loom of spring are planted at the fragrance's heart. 'Walking in nature allows me to feel grounded and rested, opening my mind to be creatively inspired and energised,' Nyberg says. 'I wanted to have a very contrasted fragrance to highlight the energy and the feeling I had in the forest. This vivid colour of all those little flowers on the green, carpet of the forest is amazing. And I really wanted to translate that into this fragrance. Spring is the right moment.' – Senior Perfumer Véronique Nyberg The post CELEBRATE RAMADAN WITH THE MOLTON BROWN LONDON BLUEBELL & WILD STRAWBERRY COLLECTION appeared first on Web Release.
Telegraph
03-03-2025
- Telegraph
I've become a posh hermit for a fortnight and it's glorious
Have you come across the phrase ' off-grid luxury '? I hadn't until this week, but apparently it's all the rage. What it means, so say various travel agents, is a holiday in a remote, isolated spot without amenities such as TV or Wi-Fi, but still comfortable. Or expensive, I think the travel agents mean (you know what they're like). You're in the Hebrides, but there are Molton Brown miniatures in the bathroom and a minibar stocked with dolly-sized bottles of champagne for £400 a pop. That sort of thing. 'Ten years ago, off-grid was synonymous with roughing it,' says Sarah de-Vere-Drummond, a travel specialist I'm delighted to discover, largely because her name is almost as silly as mine. 'But nowadays off-grid stays are far more luxurious: think solar power and wood burners as a matter of course; perhaps a wood-fired hot tub, even saunas as a gorgeous extra.' In other words, you're being a posh hermit. A hermit, because you're taking yourself away somewhere secluded and quiet; posh because you're still sleeping in a bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. It piqued my interest, this story, because I'm currently enjoying my own 'off-grid stay' in a crofter's cottage with a wood burner, up a long farm track in the wilds of North Wales. I'm here because I have a pressing book deadline to work on, so it's not exactly a holiday, but Dennis the terrier and I are fitting in time for the odd walk, as well as the odd piece of bara brith. We've been here for two weeks, barely interacted with another human being, and couldn't be happier. We wake at dawn, head to the beach for our first walk, come back and write all day (Dennis doesn't do much writing, he's more a thinking man), before another walk, Welsh cake for tea, bed most evenings at 8.30pm. I'm almost rising and going to sleep with the sun, like they did in the olden days. There's not much roughing it as a posh hermit. The crofter's cottage has electricity and Wi-Fi, admittedly (thank heavens, otherwise how else could I bring you this front-line report?). It also has White Company towels and bedding, and a magnificent supply of water so hot I keep scalding myself in the bath. The only possible moment of deprivation was when the Waitrose delivery man called me from the bottom of the farm track on the evening I arrived and said he couldn't get his van to the cottage. There followed a farcical scene for the local sheep, who witnessed a woman in her pyjamas and wellington boots ferrying items including Burford Brown eggs, Greek yogurt, an organic chicken and several bottles of Fever Tree tonic from a Waitrose van into the boot of her own car, before driving them back up to the cottage. Apart from that, this hermit life isn't half bad. During my time at Tatler we ran a piece on follies, decorative little outbuildings that the Georgian aristocracy built in their gardens largely because they didn't have enough to do. From this developed a craze for hermitages, similarly small constructions – think a very grand garden shed – which was either designed to give the impression of a live-in hermit, or in some cases inhabited by a real hermit, paid for by the owner. William Kent designed a hermitage at Stowe; there's another, now listed, at Brocklesby Hall in Lincolnshire, and a real hermit was said to live in the hermitage at Painshill in Surrey, until he bunked off and was found in the local pub. Professor Gordon Campbell, author of The Hermit In The Garden, has suggested that they were built for their wealthy owners to 'outsource' their melancholy, to make them feel better about their own, wildly indulgent lifestyles. I'm not saying we need to start advertising for beardy men to live in our sheds, but are we perhaps seeking comparable spiritual respite? Normal life means constant demands – emails, meetings, phone calls, messages we need to reply to, childcare, terrier care, social engagements we've agreed to when we didn't really want to, gym classes to make us feel less guilty about the wine last night. Roughly 10 to 15 times a day I remember something that I failed to do the previous day and feel a sharp pang of guilt – I should have called that person back, returned an item in the post, made an appointment, replied to that important email, rung the plumber, paid an invoice, booked another appointment, rung another plumber because inevitably the first one would be busy, and so on and so on. But go away for a spell, not a jolly to the Alps or the Algarve where you'll bump into half the school run, but a proper, enforced break deliberately away from the hordes, and all that vanishes. I haven't felt guilty about forgetting anything while here. I'm on my own, carbohydrate-heavy retreat; everything else can wait. Normal life has been temporarily postponed. It's what the new series of The White Lotus is grasping at, set in a luxury hotel in Thailand where guests are asked to hand in their mobiles when they check in. Horrifying for most of us because we've become so incapable of switching off, scrabbling for our phones at the merest ping or flash of the screen, and yet having a little break from the bleating device, as well as all the other demands on our time, is exactly what we need. The only danger is that life becomes too alluring as a posh hermit. Dennis and I went for an eight-mile romp around the Llŷn Peninsula last Saturday. It was a gloriously sunny day, and I could see the faint outlines of an island in the distance, which looked very inviting. Bardsey Island, I later discovered, has a population of 11 and various cottages for rent. It sounded just the ticket for my next retreat, I decided, until I read that pets weren't allowed. Later, I watched The Outrun, a Bafta-nominated film starring Saoirse Ronan who goes to work for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) on one of the most remote Orkney islands, Papa Westray. 'Ooh, that looks nice and peaceful,' I thought, immediately opening Airbnb. There was just one house available on the island, but guess what? It comes with a hot tub. So there's your off-grid luxury. I'm less sure about the White Company situation, though, and there's probably no Waitrose.
