DREAM BIG THIS CHRISTMAS WITH THE BODY SHOP

Christmas is time for greetings and wishes. In the past little girls dreamed of becoming princess, because that idea had been infused into them. Today, The Body Shop encourages girls around the world to dream bigger. You can be an astronaut. Or engineer. Or President or Prime Minister. Be a fighter and follow your dreams!

This year, The Body Shop has big plans. The new Christmas collection contains best-selling Bath & Body products, premium gifts as well as brand new gifts that will look very pretty under the Christmas tree or be great small surprise gifts. Discover the three special Christmas 2019 collections: Invigorating Juicy Pear, Warm Vanilla and fruity Rich Plum.

The Body Shop has always been committed to women equality. This theme is generally reflected in this year magical Christmas collection. Discover the different characters who dream of a future promising and especially the girl in a Santa costume flying over the roofs aboard a rocket to bring gifts and inspire children around the world to dream big. The commitment to women is part of the principles of the founder of The Body Shop. This year, The Body Shop teamed up with Plan International, a charity that engages all over the world to advance children's rights and boys and girls equality. This Christmas we're joining forces to help girls to realize their dream of a training and get a job they like. By shopping at The Body Shop in November and December 2019, you support the Plan International project which provides vocational training to some 1,500 young people girls in Indonesia and Brazil. The goal is to collect CHF 300,000 for this program which will allow these girls to exercise the profession of their dream or start their own business.

Here is a selection of gifts you can find at THE BODY SHOP this Holiday Season:

FESTIVE BODY BUTTER TRIO

Someone you know is both a fan

Christmas and of body butters? In that case,

The Body Sop has exactly what you need! With this

festive Body Butter Trio you can try

each of the 2019 Christmas collections -

 Juicy Pear,Warm Vanilla and Rich Plum.

SOOTHING ALMOND MILK & HONEY MEDIUM COLLECTION

This bath & body care set enriched with milk

organic almond and Fair Trade honey

 comes with a luxurious and soothing Almond Milk

 & Honey Shower Cream, a Body Butter

a Body Scrub and a Hand Cream - everything

you need to soothe and soften dry and sensitive skin.

HAIR BANANA SET 

This gift box is perfect for taking care

normal to dry hair during the Holidays. This care duo

is enriched with Fair Trade banana puree from Ecuador. 

In addition, this exclusive gift comes with a lovely Hair Wrap with

little monkey pattern, perfect for Christmas!

 Fill the Dream Big rocket

with the mini formats of your choice.

For each rocket sold, CHF 3.– will

donated to the Swiss foundation Pro Juventute.

Ultimate Winter Glow with the new Foreo Luna Mini 3

With the global launch of the LUNA mini 3 last summer and last October in Switzerland, the Swedish skintech brand FOREO has once again demonstrated that it continues to push the boundaries of innovation to bring pioneering products to the market. The app-activated, trackable LUNA mini 3 with exclusive "Glow Boost" mode is the biggest innovation of the successful brand so far. This smart device has everything you need to improve your skin care routine and help you achieve the ultimate winter glow.

Dalia Fernandez, FOREO's Product Development Manager says:

"Great skin is full in trend and there's nothing like a radiant complexion to boost your confidence, but when the colder months begin, the weather changes and this can have devastating effects on the complexion. The LUNA mini 3 helps people achieve a long-lasting glow over the winter and beyond."

 Skin is a creature of habit, skin likes texture, and so sudden changes in temperature and humidity are not particularly beneficial to skin. The dermatologist Dr. Shari Marchbein emphasizes that breakouts are also due to behavioral changes, as routines and internal environmental factors first have to adapt to the colder weather.

She identifies hot showers and central heating as two of the worst culprits. Although you can hardly imagine a long, cold winter without any of the above, there are still some ways to achieve a consistent routine and to minimize any interference while the skin adapts to the changing weather.

Fernandez continues:

"The LUNA mini 3 is FOREO's most innovative product so far and was eagerly awaited.The latest addition to the iconic LUNA product line is sold every 3 seconds around the world and is loved by celebrities like Chrissy Teigen. We developed the world's first trackable device, but also developed an innovative "Glow Boost" mode that achieves a perfect complexion for radiant skin throughout the year and in all weather conditions in just 30 seconds. "

For the ultimate winter glow, you can buy the LUNA mini 3 at www.foreo.com/luna-mini-3, Globus, Marionnaud or on perfecthair.ch for CHF 189.

Images courtesy of FOREO

Art that changes every second: the extraordinary collaboration between Carlos Cruz-Diez and Hublot

Everything that is created by passion lasts forever. The last project of the deceased Franco-Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez strengthens once more the connection between art and watchmaking. The new Classic Fusion Cruz-Diez is characterized by a variety of colors and ever-changing color combinations. Beyond the purely visual effect, the color composition of the watch changes with the passing of hours, minutes and seconds, reflecting other works by the deceased artist - a familiar element in the world of kinetic art. In Hublot's masterpiece of technical sophistication, parallel discs rotate one above the other.

This new special edition was unveiled on the 5th of December at the Espace Expression Gallery, Miami, in the presence of the artist's family.

Images courtesy of HUBLOT

Opening KURZ Watches Boutique at GLOBUS Zürich

Just in time for the Holidays, KURZ jewelery shop is opening the new KURZ Watches boutique on a grand scale and continuing this way its expansion. Up to now, KURZ has been running a KURZ Jewelry & Watch Boutique in the Globus Zürich in Bahnhofstrasse. Added to this is the KURZ Watches boutique, which, with an additional 90 square meters of space, is exclusively dedicated to the watch brands of the Swatch Group. The KURZ Watches Boutique is ideally located in the heart of Zurich and is one of the premium locations on the famous Bahnhofstrasse.

The KURZ Watches Boutique combines luxury and modernity throughout the new exhibition space. Customers have the opportunity to discover in detail watch brands such as Longines, Rado, Tissot, Certina, Hamilton, Mido, Balmain and Calvin Klein. Another brand of the Swatch Group celebrates its comeback on Globus Zurich Bahnhofstrasse: the watches from Swatch are now available in a new shop in the shop next to the "KURZ Watches Boutique".

The official inauguration of the boutique last week saw the presence of many celebrity guests, such as: Jeremy Seewer, the young Swiss motocross rider who has been working with Certina since the 2017 racing season, when he became MX2 Vice World Champion. Randy Krummenacher, the talented Supersport World Champion and "Friend of the brand" of the Tissot family. Horst Saiger, who has made a name for himself as a motorcyclist in the international street racing scene, and this year presented his new Shoei helmet with the Tissot logo.

«We are honored to open this additional point of sale in the Globus Zürich 

in the Bahnhofstrasse in order to present the watch brands of the Swatch Group

 in the best possible way. We are very happy to support this unique and exclusive project,

 which was made possible thanks to the trust and long-standing partnership 

between KURZ and the Swatch Group. "

Doris Mancari, Managing Director Jeweler KURZ AG

KURZ Watches Boutique

Globus, Zürich Bahnhofstrasse

Schweizergasse 11

8001 Zürich

Adrian Bosshard (CEO Certina), Jérémy Seewer, Doris Mancari (KURZ AG), 

Romualdo Cerioni (TISSOT), Horst Saiger and Randy Krummenacher

Randy Krummenacher

Horst Saiger

Jérémy Seewer

Photos credit: Vision Inspires

Philipp Plein enters the world of parfums!

Philipp Plein has made a name for himself in the fashion world for two decades. And today the highly successful self-made entrepreneur lands in the perfume industry - with his very own idea of ​​what fragrances have to be. In his dreams he saw clearly that one day he would incorporate the unbridled luxury and edgy style of the PHILIPP PLEIN brand into the world of fragrances.

For PHILIPP PLEIN, a 100% independent and self-financed brand, debut in the perfume sector is an important step. Philipp Plein Parfums, a new company based in Geneva, was founded to develop an exclusive and successful perfume business for the PHILIPP PLEIN brand. The fragrance was created as a co-creation that Philipp Plein himself and the internationally recognized master perfumer Alberto Morillas have brought to life.

Philip Plein has changed the rules of the game and selected the skull, the best known and strongest symbol of the brand, to conquer the world of perfumes and highlight this unprecedented event in its history. 

Philipp Plein's first fragrance will be released in an exclusive preview edition: THE $ KULL. An innovative view of perfume that captures eternity in a bottle.

THE $ KULL was launched yesterday at an exclusive party and small-scale dinner at Philipp Plein's Townhouse, New York.

Philipp Plein and Alberto Morillas

Image courtesy of Philipp Plein Parfums

Studio 54 for NARS Limited Edition Collection

NARS is giving you exclusive access beyond the velvet ropes of Studio 54 with this limited edition collection which takes inspiration from the famed nightclub's sparkling scene. The collection features shimmering finishes as well as unexpected formulas. Some of the limited edition pieces include provocative lipsticks, scintillating eye and cheek palettes, explicit mascara and mesmerizing must-have accessories.

So this party season you will have endless possibilities for expression thanks to iconic shades, seductive bolds and cult classics.

Give your lips a star treatment with the Disco Dust Lipsticks. The 6 limited edition shimmer shades lipsticks with high-pigment and glitter overload will have you ready for dancing all night long.

Or make your move with a star-adorned palette of shades ready for the dance floor. The Hustle Cheek Palette including cult-favourite blush and shimmering Highlighting powder will give you the ultimate glow this party season. One of the highlight of the collection for me include the Inferno Eyeshadow Palette featuring twelve eye-catching, glittering shades with a new high-shine formula this palette will add instant glamour to all your party looks.

You will also find your cult-favourite ORGASM, DOLCE VITA and TORRID in a mini-blush plus a matching mini Afterglow lip balm for the finishing touch with soft shine.

Images courtesy of NARS

Christmas at LUSH

LUSH presents its Christmas collection of products and gifts for the most wonderful time of the year! So whether they been naughty or nice treat your loved one with the perfect gift. 

The Christmas collection is available at all LUSH stores and online.

DON'T LET THE BELLS END

Christmas should never end! If you need a little bathing time to

 get fit for the new year, get this amazeball. 

The scents of floral ylang-ylang, benzoin and bitter almond oil 

will make for an amazing bubbly bath.

The bells have certainly never sounded sweeter and more peaceful.

CINNAMON ORANGE

This spicy oil bath will surely put you in a festive mood! 

Stimulating cinnamon leaf oil and invigorating clove oil stimulate the circulation, 

while benzoin resin warms the muscles. 

Fair trade organic cocoa butter and fair traded shea butter gently melt 

away and soften the skin. If that does not sound like Christmas, then what does?

GOLDEN PEAR

This little soap feels wonderful on the skin thanks to its wonderful foam. 

Pear purée and cardamom oil cover the skin with a scent 

of warm fruit dessert and a spice cake, while Murumurubitter moisturizes it. 

A really stylish addition to any holiday shower or bath time.

GOLDEN WONDER

What is in this gift? If you want to know, just throw it in the bathtub 

(we do not recommend this for other gifts). 

Sweet wild orange oil and cognac oil make you want to have a party 

and the spectacular colour of the bath bomb will make even the grayest winter night shine.

WARM SOCK

If the cold gnaws on the extremities, there is almost nothing

 better than a pair or two thick wool socks. 

Almost. 

There would not be a bath with corn oil and warm cinnamon leaf oil. 

This cozy oil bath with melting cocoa butter

 and shea butter will ensure for relaxation and make the skin supple soft. 

Cheerful Brazilian orange oil plays the role of a crackling fireplace.

GOLDEN PEAR GIFT

Every now and then we all need a portion of style. 

If Christmas is too overwhelming, then get in the bath 

close the door and enjoy some luxury. 

The water reflects light and shimmer, while vanilla 

and cocoa butter take care of the skin. 

Golden glitter makes happy and dispels the cold, dark winter

Images courtesy of LUSH

ESPRIT SPORTS COLLECTION 2020

Spring into 2020 with ESPRIT's new stylish and versatile Sports Collection.

Sporting this stylish and versatile capsule women's workout wardrobe, every body type can approach fitness with confidence. And, given that not all confidence is found at the gym, these feel-good pieces effortlessly fit into your wardrobe, creating the perfect look from couch to café. Have fun curating a fierce sporty look – it is, after all, just as exciting as achieving the goals themselves.

The collection will be available in January 2020 at the Esprit online store as well as selected Esprit stores.

"Because when you feel good, you look good."

(Susie Tompkins Buell, Founder of Esprit)

Whether indoors or out, yoga and pilates or high intensity training and boxing, snow jogging included - all forms of activewear are comfortably covered. Stylish bras, layering tops and hoodies matched to your sporty or casual style in pastel shades of light pink, off-white and coral; meet leggings and sweatpants in classic black or grey. Eye catching accent pieces in graphic print and flirty florals, these sporty essentials will be enough reason to get you up and off to your workout.

Workout meets lunch date - pieces from the collection can be easily incorporated into your current wardrobe, elevating each look to create athleisure at its finest. Be it the hoodie combined with your favorite jeans and boots or the leggings paired with a cozy oversized wool sweater and witner-ready boots - the styling options are as versatile as the collection is fun.

Images courtesy of ESPRIT

THOMAS SABO X RITA ORA Magic Week

THOMAS SABO invites you from the 25th of November to the 2nd of December 2019

for a  Magic Week of Christmas shopping: for the first time, the current collection, inspired by the magic of jewelry for a whole week can be discovered and bought to attractive conditions.

Discover the new magic Stars rings, chains, bracelets and earrings inspired by a starry sky or classics pieces like elaborately crafted crown rings, individual charms and diverse watch designs complement the gift ideas in a new look. Personal messages can also be engraved to the jewelry pieces. Rita Ora, the global THOMAS SABO brand ambassador reveals: "Jewelry gives me the feeling to be special. Especially if I have been gifted it or if I know there is an history behind it. "

During Magic Week, including Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday, THOMAS grants a discount of 15% on the entire range. In addition, customers can look forward to free deliveries from the THOMAS SABO online store. 

Images courtesy of Thomas Sabo

Christmas time at Starbucks

For Starbucks the Holidayseason gives you  a reason to rest, look back on traditions and spread the pre-Christmas mood with freshly brewed coffee. As for the past 35 years, Starbucks will once again present the limited edition Starbucks Christmas Blend and its slightly younger brother, the Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, available at all Starbucks Coffee Houses in Switzerland.

A journey through the Starbucks Christmas Blend story

When the company operated only five small shops in Seattle in 1984, the Christmas Blend was designed as a gift for Starbucks guests. The launch of this particular coffee blend was an immediate success. Since then, Starbucks has been re-launching the Christmas Blend blend every year. In 2010, Starbucks also launched a dark roast of Christmas Blends - the Christmas Blend Espresso Roast for that extra something. Each vintage is unique - and just like wine, the flavors of the coffee blend can vary in every season.

Christmas Blend

For 35 years, Starbucks customers have been celebrating Christmas with the Christmas Blend, a full-bodied coffee blend with multi-year ripened Sumatra beans and vibrant Latin American and mild Indonesian coffee beans. The spicy and fine sweet taste is rounded off by delicate notes of orange, nutmeg, cinnamon and clove and offers coffee lovers a festive pampering aroma, so that with each single sip good memories come up.

Christmas Blend Espresso Roast

Inspired by the flavors of Christmas Blends and our beloved Starbucks Espresso Roast, this seasonal coffee blend is tailored for espresso lovers. The coffee blend impresses with its unique roasting profile, which harmoniously combines aromas of cedar and herbal spices with a rich caramel sweetness. Delicate notes of ginger, orange, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and caramelized sugar complete the taste experience.

What would be the Christmas season without gingerbread? 

For people around the world, the Gingerbread Latte heralds the Christmas season. 

The sweet, slightly spicy taste of gingerbread mixes with espresso and milk froth,

 topped with gingerbread-flavored whipped cream and a waffle topping. 

The Gingerbread Latte is available as a hot latte or as a refreshing Frappucchino.

KURE BAZAAR presents its new collection for Winter 2019

Perfect for the Holiday season, Kure Bazaar presents its brand new collection. These four new shades will light up your nails in this gray season.

Kure Bazaar brings a touch of glamour to your nails just in time for the Holidayseason. With the new festive and glittery shades: Couture, Flamingo, Green Love and Sparkling - you will shine on all occasions.

Couture is a very elegant red to make you feel seductive. This polish is a MUST of every make-up kit. On the other hand Green Love surprises with its cool hue evoking an emerald and confers a mysterious aura.

Flamingo and Sparkling make the nails shine and sparkle and are the perfect choice for long party nights ensuring for a dazzling entry.

MOËT IMPERIAL celebrated this year its 150th anniversary with some limited editions for the Holidayseason

Moët & Chandon organized several festivities, including a wonderful evening on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, to celebrate an important milestone in the history of its most iconic and best-selling champagne in the world and specially designed a logo for the occasion visible on Limited Editions.

For the end of year celebrations and in order to finish the year 2019, Moët & Chandon offers limited editions and several activities in Switzerland.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, born in 1869, Moët & Chandon unveiled its new bottle with a redesigned logo. The "I" of Imperial pays homage to the 150 years of history of this champagne and becomes the new symbol of Moët Impérial at the end of the year.

Indeed, the House has maintained close ties with Napoleon Bonaparte, who became a close friend of the House, and it is in his tribute that Moët & Chandon created Moët Impérial with the intention of assembling a champagne that is up to of this link "Imperial".

To crown the 150 years of history of this exceptional champagne, the "I" represents this historic link that must be celebrated according to the style that is the hallmark of the House.

Image courtesy of Moët & Chandon

LEVI'S Balloon Jean

Spring/Summer 2020 is all about the 1980s at Levi's®. "The bigger, the better" - this motto also applies to the newest denim ladies' model, the Levi's® Balloon Jean. With high waistband, far

flared leg and discreet carrot shape takes the balloon Jean trendy oversize aesthetic of the 80s into today's time. In four different fits and many colors as well as materials available, this new jeans fills the gap between classic denim looks and the current trend silhouette. Levi's first presented ankle-length cornerstone Balloon Jean, with over 31 centimeters waistband and a rounded, narrow at the bottom tapering leg. Then comes the 80's Balloon Leg, with one lower step and a rounded, also narrow down tapering leg. And finally, the Pleated Balloon in stretch quality with two pleats at the waist. When styling the Levi's® Balloon Jean, it's about emphatizing the waist. Worn with a narrow top, the balloon Jean gives you a great silhouette and the right balance between business and a party look. No matter which styling you choose: the great thing about the Balloon Jean is that you can experiment with the new form and can live out its creativity. 

Images courtesy of LEVI'S

Bar à Bulles By Ruinart at Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne

Maison Ruinart is proud to announce the return of the  "Bar à Bulles by Ruinart" nestled on the terrace of the Lobby Lounge of the sumptuous Beau-Rivage Palace. The ideal meeting place to share some cozy time with friends and family this Holiday Season.
The iconic transparent tube, overlooking the lake with its original design, as well as excellent wines offers this year a new menu to the delight of amateurs and connoisseurs of champagne and fine cuisine.
"Bar à Bulles by Ruinart" invites to the discovery and surprise of delicious creations "Finger Chic" as original and as tasty!
To accompany the bubbles, the Beau Rivage Palace has imagined a variation of caviar, heart of salmon or tempura of prawns with sweet and sour sauce. Then, to end on a sweet note, the Beau-Rivage Palace has created some deliciously sweet "Finger Chic" that will delight palates such as a chocolate tangerine pie or a Mont Blanc chestnut-cherry log to mark the beginning of the Holiday season.
Available at the Bar à Bulles by Ruinart  are the R de Ruinart, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Ruinart Rosé by the glass and bottle and also the prestigious vintage Dom Ruinart and Dom Ruinart Rosé, by the bottle only. Some cuvées are also served in magnum for the spirit of generosity of the end of the year Holidays.

Opening Times:

From now until 29th February 2020

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 13h to 22h

Friday and Saturday from 14h to 23h

Closed on Monday and Tuesday