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It seems like every other celebrity has a scent these days, from Britney to Jessica to Halle. And though marketing agencies spend a lot of money promoting these products, the only really important thing is the scent. Team Bella tested out eight recently released celebrity scents, and we've got the lowdown on how each of them fared. Click through and see if you actually might want to smell like a Read more
Kate Moss has been at the center of the modeling world for 20 years, and we've seen her as the face of all sorts of brands, from the prestigious Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton down to drugstore favorite, Rimmel. Recently, the supermodel, who admits she's "not traditionally a beauty" to WWD, has just launched Vintage ($23-$53), a fruity floriental inspired by her love of vintage fashions. But as Read more
On the heels of the announcement that she's the face of YSL's new Parisienne scent, comes news from WWD that Kate Moss is also launching another scent in her own fragrance line, this one called Vintage, next month. I know that the inimitable Miss Moss is probably capable of being the face of every single ad campaign out there, especially since in some years she basically is, but isn't it a bit of Read more
Such a busy lady, that Kate Moss. Less than a week ago, she announced her forthcoming hair care line, and now the ad for her signature fragrance is out. It's a little darker than what you might expect, so I'm excited to know what you think. Have a look: To see one more video featuring the fragrance (Kate talks in it, which is rare!), read more Read more
Pete Doherty may be calling Kate an "old rag", but why should she care? She's on a roll: Her Topshop clothing line is hot, and this fall, Kate the Great's fragrance will arrive in stores. The launch party gave us some insight into Kate the fragrance, but today WWD reports more details and previews the ad campaign. The scent is a floral musk, with top notes of orange blossom absolute, Read more
The Fall fragrance frenzy begins in just about a month, when department stores will be stocked with new scents intended to tempt you. Fragrance makers are hoping you won't be able to resist, particularly because perfume sales were down 7 percent during the first quarter of 2009. It's in this tough market that Yves Saint Laurent. WWD reports that the floral woody scent is aimed toward a slightly Read more
Kate Moss really is everywhere lately, jetting from the Topshop offices in London earlier this week to a hip soiree in Morocco yesterday. According to Women's Wear Daily, supermodel Moss was in Marrakesh to celebrate her fragrance, called Kate, which we first heard about in December. The signature scent hits the European and Asian markets in September. The scent will roll out in U.S. stores in Read more
Well, that didn't last long. Keira Knightley, who last year replaced Kate Moss as the face of Coco Mademoiselle perfume, is being replaced herself! Chanel's new pick is 18-year-old Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. The Telegraph reports that Emma will earn a hefty £3 million (almost six million dollars) for her two-year contract. I love Emma, Read more
Calvin Klein's latest spokesperson, Eva Mendes, is rolling out the ad campaigns. First it was her kicky fashion pose, and now we're getting a look at her ad for Calvin's forthcoming perfume, Secret Obsession. WWD reports that the television spot, which has already been turned down by TV networks for being too sexy, features Eva having a "private moment" with "illicit thoughts." Cue the Read more
During my visit to the Chanel perfumery, there was most definitely a focus on the big re-launch of Coco Mademoiselle. I am glad that I got to ask a few questions about this re-launch business, because all of the hype had me totally confused. Here's the scoop. The original perfume was launched in 2001, featuring ads with Kate Moss. Now Keira Knightley has become the new face of the campaign, Read more
