Simone Dubois
Senior Editor, Beauty & Accessories
As the Senior Editor for Beauty & Accessories at La Moda News, Simone Dubois provides authoritative coverage of haute joaillerie, luxury watches, and cosmetic science. She approaches each story by dissecting the artistry, brand heritage, and business dynamics behind the world's most coveted leather goods and designer creations. Through her analytical writing, Simone delivers essential daily intelligence and trend forecasting to help professionals and enthusiasts navigate the global luxury market.
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What are historical and contemporary enameling techniques in fine jewelry?
At temperatures soaring between 750°C and 850°C (1380°F-1560°F), powdered glass fuses onto metal, creating the vibrant, glossy surface of fine enameled jewelry.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Julie Kegels Wins LVMH Prize, Elevating Her Brand
Julie Kegels secured the LVMH Prize in 2026, prevailing over 2,400 other applicants to claim the prestigious award, according to Wwd .
Sep 5, 2026 · 3 min read
K-Beauty Staples for Mainstream Routines
The CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence has become a mainstream beauty staple, challenging conventional skincare efficacy.
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Fine Jewelry Hallmarks: Understanding Their Purpose and Pitfalls
A piece of jewelry stamped '18K' might not actually contain 75% pure gold, due to potential wear, historical manufacturing variations, or even forgery, according to Elementalanalysis .
Aug 25, 2026 · 7 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Spark Billion-Dollar Beauty Market Due to 'Ozempic Face'
Households using GLP-1 medications are allocating approximately 30% more towards beauty products than non-GLP-1 households, according to market briefs.
Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Manual, Automatic, and Quartz Watches: Which Movement Is Right for You?
The timekeeping system, which forms the core function of any watch, consists of just seven major elements, according to Ciechanow Ski .
Aug 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Deals ELLE Recommends
During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Dyson's coveted Airwrap multi-styler is available for a staggering $130 off, making a luxury hair tool surprisingly attainable.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Digital design and animation will redefine fashion trends by 2026.
Ten ready-to-wear collection samples, once physical prototypes, are now being developed as short videos, signaling a quiet revolution in how fashion is conceived and presented.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Chanel opens first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto
In Palo Alto, a city synonymous with hoodies and venture capital, Chanel has just opened its first stand-alone boutique, offering personalized appointments with a Fashion Advisor.
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
What Are Watch Complications Beyond Telling Time?
A single Patek Philippe Calibre 89, boasting 33 distinct functions from a thermometer to a star chart, fetched over $5 million.
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Gen Alpha Boys Are Leading AI's Next Beauty Marketing Wave
Gen Alpha tweens influenced an astonishing $4.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
How Do Mechanical Watch Movements Work? A Complete Guide
Each mechanical watch movement is a miniature machine, often composed of over a hundred components, meticulously assembled to keep time, according to Sea-Gull News .
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What is Haute Horlogerie in Luxury Watchmaking?
To achieve a flawless, mirror-like surface on a luxury watch component, artisans meticulously polish steel with diamond pastes up to 20,000-grit, an abrasive finer than most polishing compounds.
Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Bruno Sialelli Joins Balenciaga Couture Studio
Bruno Sialelli, whose romantic aesthetic once defined Lanvin, has joined Balenciaga's elite couture studio.
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Isaac Mizrahi Named Target's First Creative Director at Large
Target has appointed Isaac Mizrahi as its first Creative Director at Large, a newly created position effective June 15, 2026, according to Stock Titan .
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read
L'Oréal Launches Global Refill Movement to Reshape Beauty
Despite L'Oréal projecting a 34% sales growth for its refillable products by 2025, only 42% of consumers currently know that beauty product refills are even an option, according to Vogue .
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Men Flock to Sephora and Ulta for Fragrance, Boosting Sales
YSL Beauty, known for luxury cosmetics and women's fragrances, seized the number-one spot at both Sephora and Ulta Beauty by first-quarter online sales, WWD reports.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 5 K-Beauty Ingredients Defining Skincare Trends for 2026
By 2026, over 60% of new K-Beauty product launches are expected to feature ingredients derived from advanced fermentation or cellular agriculture, a stark contrast to the 'natural' focus of five years
Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Kiko Milano, Madonna Partner for U.S. Launch at Macy's
Italian beauty brand Kiko Milano, having recently surpassed the $1 billion sales mark, has enlisted global icon Madonna as its ambassador for an ambitious entry into the competitive U.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Central Saint Martins Spotlights Emerging 2026 Menswear Talent
For its 2026 Menswear graduate show, Central Saint Martins abandoned its campus for a disused Peckham car park, letting the public, not industry titans, decide the winners.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read