doblis
February 14th, 2008 — Hermes, Review, doblis, guy robert, leather series, review, suede from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine
At Hermès, craftsmen work with various luxurious materials: Barenia calfskin, Mysore goat (chèvre Mysore), and taurillon Clémence, as well as lizard, ostrich and crocodile skins. One of them is “Veau velours Doblis” suede. This suede comes from a variety of cowhide that is treated in such a way as to render the most velvety, buttery tactile feel on the hand.
As I pass outside the boutique Hermès
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February 7th, 2008 — 1950s, Balenciaga, Balmain, Fashion, cabochard, doblis, jolie madame, leather series from perfumeshrine @ Perfume Shrine
After the ravages of WWII, which brought real emancipation to women through their en masse contribution to the workforce and the uniformity of vote throughout the western world, people were now free to revert to more conservative models of life. In that regard, fashion and its cultural sensibilities that pertain to fragrances followed suit. Women craved glamour and style after the privasions of
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