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    CASA DRAGONES: A ROSE AMONG THE THORNS

     The Spirit Of Independence Mexican tradition calls for tequila neat, sans salt and limes, savoring the smoky to vanilla, fruit to chocolate flavors that this ancient spirit is known for. Tequila has an inextricable place in the annals of Mexico’s history and it was that history and love of the land that brought Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, Mexico City native, back to her home land after a highly acclaimed career in the luxury goods industry. Wishing to elevate tequila to its highest potential, in 2008 she went to the state of Jalisco, with her extensive background as Commercial Director for North…

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    DIPTYQUE: VETYVERIO

    Exploring the volcanic mountain side of Haiti diptyque brings a fresh and unexpected interpretation of vetiver from this exotic Caribbean local into their latest unisex fragrance. The loose volcanic soil has been patiently cultivated to bring the beautiful, tall, fragrant and perennial  grass to harvest. The precious golden oil is grown and  extracted by a community-assistance project focused on this essence  set up with support from Givaudan. diptyque will invest in this project over the long term, committing to buying certified organic, ESR* vetiver essence sourced from plots of land in three villages—Massey, Faucault and Bazelais—to use in its Vétyverio…

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    AMOREPACIFIC: KOREAN BEAUTY

    AMOREPACIFIC: SEXY SKIN When it comes to skincare there are a lot of choices out there, and, thankfully, today we as consumers get to be a bit choosy about who we share our morning and nightly beauty regime with. Certainly not every bottle, tube or compact gets to make its way onto our treasured space on the bathroom shelf. We want something that has stood the test of time. We want something that is healthy and nourishing, not just to our own skin but something that is ecologically responsible as well. We want something beautiful. And, something smart. Finding all…