Hubert De Givenchy was born on 20 February, 1927 to a wealthy family in Beauvais, France. He founded his company House of Givenchy in 1952. The classic Givenchy style was represented by two famous women of their time; Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy. Givenchy wanted to be a fashion designer when he was very young. [...]
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Know your Perfume
June 29th, 2011 
maureen The word `perfume` is derived from the Latin `per fume` which means through smoke. Perfume making began in ancient Egypt; later, it was improved by the Romans and the Arabs. The process of distilling oils from flowers was discovered by an Iranian doctor, and this is the process still used in perfume making today. Modern [...]
Perfume Definitions And Facts
June 25th, 2011 maureen The following are definitions and facts about perfume that you may not know. This information might enlighten, delight, and educate you when purchasing the right fragrance for you or for someone else. Perfume Pleasant odor, a preparation used for scenting, fragrant, sweet, or agreeable in smell. (parfum) Perfumery A perfume house that creates perfumes. “Nose†[...]
