Caroline Simpson

Hackney

Editor in Chief at GLASS

Poetry, perfume, politics, content – over 20 years experience in journalism at the BBC, Glass magazine and other platforms and places

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

1 week ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

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 event in the perfume calendar for all scent-enthusiasts. An opportunity to meet perfume makers, experts and enthusiasts, this year’s Fair features more than 25 British and European brands.
Hungarian luxury skincare brand Omorovicza launches Elixir

3 weeks ago | theglassmagazine.hk | Caroline Simpson

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 a bottle”, it is based on the patented biotechnology of the brand’s Healing Concentrate™ which is derived from Budapest’s mineral-rich thermal waters which transforms it into a bioavailable form for the skin.
Hungarian luxury skincare brand Omorovicza launches Elixir

3 weeks ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

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 a bottle”, it is based on the patented biotechnology of the brand’s Healing Concentrate™ which is derived from Budapest’s mineral-rich thermal waters which transforms it into a bioavailable form for the skin.
Glass talks to Christopher Chong, the creative mind behind Thameen London

4 weeks ago | theglassmagazine.hk | Caroline Simpson

Glass talks to Christopher Chong who has now brought his creative fire power to fragrance house Thameen London, re-invigorating the brandChristopher Chong’s journey into transforming perfume brands into global names has taken a very unconventional route. Hong Kong-born and raised in New York, the London-based Chong hasn’t studied chemistry or branding and did not train at a fragrance company.
Glass talks to Christopher Chong, the creative mind behind Thameen London

4 weeks ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

Glass talks to Christopher Chong who has now brought his creative fire power to fragrance house Thameen London, re-invigorating the brandChristopher Chong’s journey into transforming perfume brands into global names has taken a very unconventional route. Hong Kong-born and raised in New York, the London-based Chong hasn’t studied chemistry or branding and did not train at a fragrance company.
Chanel opens pop-up in Shoreditch to celebrate Chance Eau Splendide

4 weeks ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

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 you the opportunity to “Take a Chance” in real life. To coincide with the Chance Street Pop-Up, Chanel will debut a film, The Hall Of Mirrors directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, which explores the “fairground adventure” of the four Chance girls.
To My Ships launch with Liberty to celebrate the brand’s second collection: Stand Up Bravely

1 month ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson |Male grooming

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 complemented by various other opportunities to experience To My Ships throughout the department store. As well as this, Liberty will be the exclusive partner to launch To My Ships’ second collection – Stand Up Bravely.
Xerjoff collaborates with Duran Duran to create two new perfumes

1 month ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

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 olfactory collaborations, however, as, in 2018, they released a limited-edition fragrance collection celebrating four decades of their music with New York niche brand DS&Durga.
Angèle named as the face of the newly launched Chanel Chance Eau Splendide

1 month ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

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 Chanel perhaps?) the paradoxical and enchanting Eau Splendide has facets of radiant lightness underpinned by a darker sense of mystery. Angèle van Laekent is the face of Eau Splendide.
Violette_Fr launches Mon Chéri Bisou Balm

1 month ago | theglassmagazine.com | Caroline Simpson

THE FRENCH cult make-up artist-led cosmetic brand Violette_Fr has just added Mon Cheri Bisou Balm (£30) to their exquisite and elegantly curated range. Violette_fr Mon Cheri Bisou Balm The reddish-brown colour is inspired by the French chocolate-covered cherries (yum) that evoke nostalgic memories from the founder′s childhood. It captures the richness and warmth of the sweet, recreated through the lens of Violette_Fr′s much-coveted blurring matte formula.