On May 25, 2011 Six Scents was presented with the 2011 Fragrance Foundation FiFi award for
Fragrance of the Year - Indie Brand at a star-studded reception in Lincoln Center. The award was
accepted by Six Scents Fashion Director Joseph Quartana who thanked the Six Scents Parfums team,
artist contributors and the perfumers from Six Scents fragrance partner Givaudan. The award is Six Scents Parfums first FiFi win, and second finalist nomination.
The 39th annual award is often referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the fragrance industry and filled the Lincoln
center with over 1000 attendees. The 2011 iteration of the FiFis was a star-studded event with a long list
of celebrities in attendance that included : Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Usher, Padma Lakshmi and Kate Walsh.
It was also a huge night for Six Scents perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux who won a FiFi for his work on Halle Berry - Pure Orchid in the Broad Appeal category and for Givaudan winning FiFi Perfume Extraordinare for Untitled (Maison Martin Margiela).
Six Scents Series Three is the third collection by Six Scents Parfums. The Series consists of six fragrances made through a collaborative process that emphasizes the creativity of emergent designers; pairing them with six world-class Givaudan perfumers. The theme of Series Three ‘From Innocence to Experience’ guided the production process. Each designer’s adolescent and teenage memories were considered and translated to the world of scent. Series Three includes packaging designed by award winning design firm 3 Deep Design and the portrait artwork of Robert Knoke. The theme of the Series also was incorporated into filmmaker commissions by a host of renowned artists including Tim Richardson, Alia Raza, and Olaf Breunning. The films are contained on an accompanying DVD in each boxed fragrance.
The designers involved in Series Three are Alexis Mabille, Rad Hourani, Juun J, N.Hoolywood’s Daisuke
Obana , Ohne Titel, and Mary Katrantzou. The perfumers involved were Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Shyamala
Maisondieu, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud, Stephen Nilsen, and Yann Vasnier.
Come into TenOverSix to try them out or if you already know which scent is you favorite, we’ve got them on our web store as well.
June 1st, 2011
Fashion Test Drive: Flatforms
By: Sarah Joynt
In an effort to remain transparent, I want to preface this by saying that I am 5’3”. Given my stature, my footwear choices are often based around wearability, and more dominantly, height. When the first flatforms debuted, I was immediately skeptical. The proportion looked wrong and they were never high enough to warrant switching from flats. Champions of the trendy style state that it’s the most democratic of heels as tall women can wear them without adding too much height and shorter women can gain a bit of height without the pain and discomfort of regular heels. The problem is, for there to be any discernable height difference, the flatform has to be over the standard one or two inches and then we are quickly getting into Spice Girls platform territory.
Vena Cava X TenOverSix Spring RTW 2011
Skeptical or not, I made my way to Topshop in London and picked up a pair of cute, but affordable, black flatforms. When I tried them on in the store, I was immediately taken by the fact that they felt just like flats, but when I started to walk I found myself confused by the weight and height of the shoes. Not to be discouraged, I bought and took them home. Another issue with the flatform is pairing it with other clothes. As a major part of the 70s trend, it’s no surprise that the shoes paired best with flowing dresses, wide-legged jeans, and midi skirts.
Vena Cava X TenOverSix Spring RTW 2011
For the sake of this test, I also tried them on with skinny jeans (a definite no-go unless you want a lot of attention on your feet), a narrow skirt (which made my legs look VERY short… shorter than they already are), and an A-line skirt (results were not too bad, but again the length is key here). I wore them out a few times and once getting over the initial awkwardness of having a platform without the heel, they were very comfortable. If I were to rank them in a chart of heel preference, they would fall just ahead of the kitten heel but far below my favored wedges. Overall, I don’t think I will be running out to buy 10 more pairs, I would miss the added height of heels too much, but flatforms would be a great choice for women who work in more casual environments as they would pair well with a loose dress or wide pant. It might be cheating, but I would also suggest opting for a flatform with a bit of a wedge as it does wonders for the line of your outfit (as opposed to a very flat shoe).
What do you think of the flatform trend? Are you wearing them this summer?
See the full article here.
May 31st, 2011
We just received the Manimal Baby Moccasins in all four colors and all four sizes (3 months all the way to 18 months!). Check them out in the store and online here.
May 31st, 2011
TomTom’s 2011 Jewelry Collection Propels The ’70s Into The Space Age
By Becky Bratu
You won’t see mood rings or puka shell necklaces in TomTom’s new ’70s-inspired jewelry collection. Instead, the cosmic-themed modern lineup is inspired by the era’s architectural design. Aptly named “Future 70s,” the collection includes studded rings, pyramid earrings, gunmetal necklaces, quartz pendants, and high-end agate and lapis pieces. To make a show-stopping appearance at your next soiree, pair these space-age statement pieces with structured designs in neutral colors. Peep the entire collection, including a conceptual ring that appears to be floating off your finger.
May 26th, 2011
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