Caroline Simpson - The Glass Magazine

GLASS Scented Guide to Fragrant Mother’s Day Gifts

March 11, 2026

Beauty, Feature, Fragrance Picks, News, Shopping Guide

FRAGRANCE. It’s the classic Mother’s Day gift – for a good reason, it’s delightful to give and receive – so let’s follow tradition and go with the flow – or rather the spritz. Glass selects some super scents t...

Francis Kurkdjian About his Fresh Take on Dior’s Famed Bois d’Argent Fragrance

Caroline Simpson

March 5, 2026

Beauty, Feature, Fragrance Picks

LEADING French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian was appointed Dior’s perfume creation director in 2021, succeeding François Demachy. Since then, he has brought his own style and energy to the house. In 2024, Dior in...

Perfumer H and Studio Nicholson Collaborate on Capsule Titled Soap

Caroline Simpson

February 14, 2026

Fragrance Picks, News

TWO female-founded British independent brands Perfumer H and Studio Nicholson have launched their first collaboration – Soap. Both share a simple refined pared-down elegance based on high quality fabrics a...

Historic Middlethorpe Hall and Spa Provides the Perfect Countryside Getaway

Caroline Simpson

February 2, 2026

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

MY FRIEND suggested seeing the acclaimed Oscar-winning British actor, Gary Oldman, in Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape at the Duke of York. Sounds great, I said. And so, she bought two tickets. However, o...

Glass Festive Candle Gift Guide 2025

Caroline Simpson

December 11, 2025

Beauty, Candles, Gift Guide, News

ONE consolation of the cold, dark, dank and gloomy winter days is that you can bring light and an warm glow in, as well as delightfully fragrancing your space, with a scented candle. This holiday season, Glass...

Julia Tissot-Gaillard of Altesse Studio on the Traditions and Preservation of the French Brush Company

Caroline Simpson

December 3, 2025

Beauty, Feature, Haircare, Skincare

IT USED to be said that if you wanted great hair, you should brush it with 100 strokes a day. But in our fast-paced, fragmented digital age does anyone have time for this now? Doing some research (i.e. goog...

10 Unmissable New Olfactory Winter Releases for Men

Caroline Simpson

November 26, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, Male grooming, News

IMPECCABLE style meets intriguing olfactory concoctions and mood-enhancing fragrances for these recent launches. Penhaligons - Fortuitous Finley £245 for 75ml - Buy here The latest in the brand’s Port...

British Entrepreneur and Activist Anabel Kindersley on 20 years of Neal’s Yard Remedies

Caroline Simpson

November 5, 2025

Beauty, Feature, Skincare, Wellbeing

Glass interviews British entrepreneur and activist Anabel Kindersley who, as well as celebrating the 20th anniversary of her leadership of Neal’s Yard Remedies, has also scored a major victory in her campaign ...

Daniel Bense On His Innovative Body Care and Fragrance Company, To My Ships

Caroline Simpson

October 8, 2025

Beauty, Feature, Fragrance Picks, Male grooming

LONDON-based and Durban-born, 39-year-old Daniel Bense has a brilliant and impressive track record in working with innovative and elegant fashion and skincare and brands – having been head of commercial of gro...

Scents To Transport You To All Corners Of The Globe

Caroline Simpson

August 5, 2025

Beauty, Feature, Fragrance Picks

THESE recent perfume launches transport Glass to all corners of the globe while encountering some fragrant expressions of rain, earth, air and fire Maison Crivelli - Safran Secret £220 for 50 ml EDP - Bu...

Guerlain celebrates 60 years of Habit Rouge with new oak-barrel aged Habit Rouge Spirit

Caroline Simpson

June 24, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, Male grooming, News

THE Guerlain classic fragrance, Habit Rouge first debuted, sixty years ago in 1965 as eau de cologne. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain, the famed perfumer and fourth generation member of the founding Guerlain fam...

Glass speaks to Maria Kublin, daughter of the influential fashion photographer Tom Kublin

Caroline Simpson

June 12, 2025

Art, News, Photography

HUNGARIAN photographer Tom Kublin had a great influence on fashion photography, working with houses like Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent. However, it is his collaboration with Spanish couture designer Cr...

Chanel Beauty adds two new shades to Les Beiges Bronzing Creams range

Caroline Simpson

May 27, 2025

Beauty, Cosmetics We Love, News

CHANEL Beauty has introduced two new shades into its cream-gel bronzer Les Beiges Bronzing Cream Healthy Glow line. Designed to give everyone that desirable healthy Chanel kiss-of-sun glow, five shades of thei...

Bamford celebrates 20 years with some special launches

Caroline Simpson

May 19, 2025

Beauty, News, Skincare, Wellbeing

BRITISH lifestyle and wellness brand Bamford is celebrating 20 years since it began making its geranium fragrance with four new geranium-scented candles as well as two new launches – Geranium Sugar Polish and ...

The third Barnes Fragrance Fair will take place on 17 May 2025

Caroline Simpson

May 7, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

THE Barnes Fragrance Fair is taking place this May. Founded by fragrance expert Amanda Carr, and just in its third year, the Barnes Fragrance Fair has quickly become established as an essential must-attend eve...

Hungarian luxury skincare brand Omorovicza launches Elixir

Caroline Simpson

April 22, 2025

Beauty, News, Skincare

HUNGARIAN heritage skincare brand Omorovicza revered for its thorough and effective – yet luxurious – skincare and facials based on Budapest’s rich spa heritage, has launched Elixir. Described as “magic in...

Glass talks to Christopher Chong, the creative mind behind Thameen London

Caroline Simpson

April 17, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

Glass talks to Christopher Chong who has now brought his creative fire power to fragrance house Thameen London, re-invigorating the brand Christopher Chong’s journey into transforming perfume brands into gl...

Chanel opens pop-up in Shoreditch to celebrate Chance Eau Splendide

Caroline Simpson

April 16, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

TO CELEBRATE the launch of the new Chance perfume – Eau Splendide – Chanel opens its Chance Street Pop-Up in Shoreditch, east London. The Chance Street Pop-Up is an immersive and interactive space which gives ...

To My Ships launch with Liberty to celebrate the brand’s second collection: Stand Up Bravely

Caroline Simpson

April 14, 2025

Beauty, Male grooming, News, Skincare

INNOVATIVE body-care and fragrance company To My Ships are taking over the famed London store Liberty’s atrium to create an experiential and design-led installation. The installation will also be complement...

Xerjoff collaborates with Duran Duran to create two new perfumes

Caroline Simpson

April 11, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

CELEBRATED Italian luxury fragrance house Xerjoff have forged a creative alliance with British band Duran Duran to create a duo of perfumes inspired by their music. This isn’t the band’s first venture into olf...

Angèle named as the face of the newly launched Chanel Chance Eau Splendide

Caroline Simpson

April 9, 2025

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

A NEW fragrance has joined the Chanel Chance family of joyful scents – and this time it’s Splendide. Adding a purple hue to the Chance pastel palette, the fifth in the collection (another lucky No.5 for Cha...

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