Annemarie Lindner approached the study of cosmetics to find a solution to her personal skin problems; a series of fortunate encounters led her to decide to engage in natural treatments. A truly revolutionary approach in the 60s, Annemarie decided to bet on natural products and the in the heart of the Black Forest she funded, with the help of Hermann Börner, an expert in herbal remedies, ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND. Starting with determination and curiosity, followed by passion, she went on to study cosmetics and open a small salon inside her husband’s shop, eventually fleeing the former East Germany and moving to the heart of the Black Forest. It was here that together with Hermann Börner – a well-known researcher and producer of natural therapies – that ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND was created. The choice of the city was not random: Calw-Altburg is home to natural mineral springs, whose properties represent a precious element and are essential for the quality of all of Annemarie’s products. “Only botanical and naturally derived ingredients, exclusion of synthetic components, respect for nature and animals, matters extracted and processed only by manual and original processes to maintain their properties.” These are the brand’s musts. Cornerstones that allowed the brand to create quality products and led it to win prestigious awards such as the Natural Legacy Award, assigned in 2005 by the Goethe Institute in New York to Annemarie Lindner, for being a pioneer in natural cosmetics.

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It all happened on a summer night in 1937. Albert Fouquet, a Parisian aristocrat and eccentric nose, met the young John Fitzgerald Kennedy one summer on the Côte d’Azur. During a conversation, JFK asked Albert the name of the perfume he was wearing. And having received a bottle as a gift, John fell in love with it. On his return to America he wrote to Albert asking him for “eight samples and, if your production allows, another one for Bob”. With the help of Philippe, his faithful butler, he found some bottles in a pharmacy; before sending them off, he labelled them Eight & Bob. Within a short time the whole Hollywood jet-set chose Eight & Bob as their elite fragrance, including Cary Grant and James Stewart. During the second World War and after the death of Albert, Philippe hid the bottles in order to protect them, inside books he had cut by hand; this original idea is used once again in the unmistakable distinctive packaging. A discovery made possible by Celso Fadelli, who is responsible for the re-launch of the perfume after years of oblivion during which the secret of the composition seemed lost.

Founded in Stockholm, Sweden by close friends and worldwide famous hairstylists Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosenlind, SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare Products has been taking the world by storm since 1997. Esteemed international hairdressers, Sacha and Juan are true craftsmen with a love for their art and their clients—plus an exquisite styling portfolio filled with high-fashion work. With products based largely on the principles specific and unique to their incredibly nourishing Ocean Silk technology that uses valuable proteins and minerals from sea algae’s. SACHAJUAN is designed to create healthy, strong hair that’s radiant and lustrous. Their simple and straightforward formulas blend serious technological innovation with luxury for results that are immediate. The collection is composed by a hair products collections, styling products for hair (perfume included) and the body collection.

Verso is latin and means reverse, as in the backside of a painting or the back view of a dress. It is what is normally hidden underneath. In a metaphorical sense, it means going your own way, being different. And Verso is a very different kind of skincare. It has a formula that helps the skin cells to mimic how young cells behave. This formula is called Retinol 8, and has 8 times more effective than the typical Retinol in the same dosage. It stimulates the skin’s own production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, which can substantially reduce the signs of aging. This first non-prescription has a high dose Vitamin A that can be used safely in the daytime. Using only pure formulations, it’s free of parabens, mineral oils or other harmful substances. In addition to its revolutionary antiaging effect, Verso Skincare has been developed to minimize the risk of irritation so it is suitable for those with sensitive skin. The packaging itself is so sleek and refined with its air tight containers that prevent any type of oxidization and helps preserve the active ingredients. It is clinically proven to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, strengthen the skin barrier, reduce pigmentation and supply the skin with more energy and oxygen, resulting in finer, more radiant looking face. Made in Sweden, the products are numbered from 1-6 and are housed in beautiful minimalist packagings. For Verso Skincare, reversing truly means reversing time.