NEWSWORTHY: AUGUST 2025

ELEVATED WELLNESS

This summer, Brazil’s #1 beauty brand, Natura, introduced the Ekos Cacau Collection—a luxurious body care line powered by unrefined Amazonian cacau butter, known to double collagen production and provide deep, lasting hydration, all while supporting more than 200 families through its regenerative sourcing. The collection includes six indulgent essentials: the Ekos Cacau Body Lotion delivers 72-hour hydration and velvety-soft skin; Ekos Cacau Frescor, a fragrance mist, blends creamy cacau with fresh citrus; the Ekos Cacau Soap Set gently cleanses while moisturizing; the Ekos Cacau Hand Cream hydrates, firms, and strengthens nails; the Moisturizing Lip Balm offers 48-hour lip hydration; and the Hand Cream & Lip Balm Set is the perfect duo for pampering on the go. Sensory-rich and sustainably made, this collection transforms everyday care into a regenerative ritual. For more information, visit naturabrasil.com.

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ART COLLECTION

The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age by Ian Wardropper, with a foreword by Julian Fellowes, tells the story of how Henry Clay Frick enlisted some of the era’s most influential art dealers to build a distinguished collection and engaged top decorators to create opulent Gilded Age interiors that would complement the masterpieces. This story traces the journey that led to the creation of one of America’s finest art collections centering on Frick and his daughter, Helen Clay Frick, both pivotal figures in the formation of the renowned Frick Collection, which is housed in the family’s New York mansion. The volume delves into the Fricks’ exposure to and acquisition of some of the finest art of their time. With an exquisite blend of textual narrative and ample imagery showcasing masterpieces and the sumptuous interiors of homes in Pittsburgh and New York, the book offers a captivating narrative of ambition, wealth, and cultural patronage. ©The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste during the Gilded Age, by Ian Wardropper, Rizzoli Electa, 2025. For more information, visit rizzoliusa.com.

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STUDIO VRV: WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS EASE

Based in Chicago, Studio VRV redefines premium comfort with a quiet kind of luxury. Crafted from eco-conscious fabrics and designed with intention, each piece is a balance of softness, sophistication, and sustainability. From tailored loungewear to elevated everyday essentials, Studio VRV invites you to dress with purpose, without compromising on elegance. Rooted in timeless silhouettes and a refined, eco-friendly ethos, the collections are made to move with you—soft on the skin, kind to the planet, and effortlessly stylish. At Studio VRV, comfort isn’t a compromise—it’s the foundation of modern sophistication. Feel good. Look refined. Naturally. For more information, visit studiovrv.com.