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To Convey Emotions THAT EACH and EVERY ONE CAN MAKE THEIR OWN and USE to EMBELLISH THEIR LIVES, Engraving Their Own Memories and PASSING THEM on in THEIR TURN.» «A SINGULAR AND AUTHENTIC story SHARED THROUGH UNIQUE AND PRECIOUS OBJECTS... OBJECTS DESIGNED to convey emotions THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE CAN MAKE THEIR OWN AND USE TO EMBELLISH THEIR LIVES, engraving their own memories AND PASSING THEM ON IN THEIR TURN.» Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard Creator of Rose et Marius THE body COLLECTION Our exclusive fragrances are elaborated by our master perfumers in Grasse who, in perpetuating an unequalled tradition of olfactory creativity, have signed a range of unique and surprising scents. THE home COLLECTION The Rose et Marius collections are conceived in the workshops of the most highly-skilled craftsmen, and highlight the French expertise to which we pay tribute. Exclusively hand-made with precious materials : Gold, platinum, Porcelaine from Limoges. Rose et Marius offers you an unique concept for the home. THE merchandising We have developed luxurious and identifiable tools for your customers. In this way, they will be to leave the unique olfactive experience of Rose et Marius at your point of sale. Rose et Marius distributes its collections for the body and for the home through exclusives point sof sales in over 30 countries worldwide. L’Oustau de Baumanière 5***** - Baux de Provence Harrods - London Jardin Montgrand - Marseille Segraeti - Monaco Honten - Tokyo Isetan - Tokyo Tanagra - Koweit city Takashimaya à Nagoya Hôtel Le Pigonnet, Aix en Provence Hankyu à Osaka Design Republic à Shanghaï BONGENIE à Genève Tokyo Midtown à Tokyo KSCO - Marocco Ma Jolie Bougie - Toulouse La Bastide de Moustiers by Alain Ducasse JSC - Lituania Oustau de Baumanière - Les Baux de Provence SPA la Coquillade - Gargas Bercalina - Bastia Boutique la Coquillade - Gargas Switzerland DISTRIBUTE COLLECTIONS FOR THE BODY AND FOR THE HOME IN exceptionnal places, Spas AND Palaces. L’Oustau de Baumanière 5***** - Baux de Provence Hotel Crillon le Brave 5***** Hotel 5***** Raffles - Singapore Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - Nice Hotel Pigonnet 5***** - Aix en Provence Hotel Byblos 5***** - Saint-Tropez Hotel Coquillade 5***** - Gargas ELLEmariage EYE Frederic Leighton ヴィクトリア朝時代の英国を代表 する画家・彫刻家で、英美術界の 心 とき め く 頂点に君臨したフレデリック・レ イトン。夏の午後の光を浴びなが 英国風 ボ ヘ ミ ア ン ら、美しい女性がまどろむ姿を描 いた「フレイミング・ジューン（燃 洗練された雰囲気のなかに、ボヘミアンムード え立つ 6 月）」はあまりにも有名。 漂うイギリス・ヴィクトリア朝時代の貴族を イメージ。幸福感はじける花嫁に！ Photo ASA SATO (still life), Getty Images Styling ERIKO MORISO Cooperation EASE PARIS 右 クリスタルヘアクリップ ¥64,000 ／プラダ（プラダ ジャパン） 左上 希 少性の高い、最高級のイエローダイヤ モンドの輝きに心酔。エメラルドカッ トのリング（PT×YG×イエロー DIA1.23ct）¥3,750,000 左 下 プ リ ンセスカットのエタニティリング（PT × DIA）¥2,472,222 ／共にグラフ（グ ラフダイヤモンズジャパン） 上 涼しげなラフィア素材＆刺繍がボヘ ミアンムードを添えて。クラッチバッ グ（H12.5 × W24 × D4.5㎝）¥4,800 ／フォティマ モロッコ（ファティマ） 左 フリル付きトップ×プリーツスカー トのセパレートタイプのドレスは、トッ プをスカートに IN したり、小物をプラ 上 〝イングリッシュボヘミアン”がテー スしたり、自分仕様の着こなしが楽しめ マの新作は、カルダモンのスパイシーな る。エフォートレスな雰囲気もおしゃ 香りを甘い黄金色のミモザの香りが包み れ度満点。トップ ¥120,000 スカート 込む、魅惑的な香り。「ミモザ & カルダ ¥470,000 ／共にデルフィーヌ・マニ モン」ホーム キャンドル 200g¥8,500 ヴェ（ス・ジュール・ラ） ／ジョー マローン ロンドン 右上 フラワーエンブロイダリーが鮮 やかに彩るミニドレス。ベールをつ けて軽快 & キュートな花嫁に。ドレ ス ¥197,000 ／ジャンバ（ラ・グラン アクアガール青山） 上 モザイク柄 ティーカップ & ソーサー ¥3,800 ／ファ ティマ モロッコ（ファティマ） 下 モ ザイクタイルモチーフが刻まれた自然素 材のソープ。新生活やギフトに！「マド モアゼルローズ フルールサボン」100g 各 ¥2,300 ／ローズ エ マリウス 上 野性味あふれる花々を束ねた個 性的ムードのクラッチブーケ。（花 材：カラー、トリトマ、バンクシ ア、バラ、シースター、ヒマワリ） ¥32,000 ／ファーヴァ 左 ストラ スビーズ付きゴールドシューズ（H7.5 ㎝）¥206,000 ／セルジオ ロッシ（セ ルジオ ロッシ カスタマーサービス） 027 ELLE MARIAGE WE TALK ABOUT US IN Provence IN France AND Abroad PARTNER OF prestigious events Céline Dion Nikos Aliagas Laëtitia Hallyday Eva Longoria Philippe Starck Sipa crédit Photo Adriana Karembeu Thierry Marx Partner Elle Deco Photo crédit Sipa crédit Photo Photo crédit Sipa crédit Photo Satya Oblette Laetitia Millot Gérard Jugnot Sylvie Tellier Sarah Marshall Estelle Lefebure Photo crédit Sipa crédit Photo Photo crédit Sipa crédit Photo Michel Drucker Valérie Trierweiler Renaud Stéphane Plaza [email protected] ROSEETMARIUS.COM.
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