Smart & Blue Unveils 3 New Smart Shower Products plus First International Availability at CES 2017 in Las Vegas

In the run-up to CES 2017 in Las Vegas, French Eco-Tech company Smart & Blue today announced three new HYDRAO smart showerhead products, the much-awaited international availability of its products, plus new industry awards. Smart & Blue is an innovation leader in smart solutions for water conservation. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company was founded by founder Gabriel Dell Monica in 2015. The company now employs 10 people directly.

The new HYDRAO Loop and First smart showerheads and HYDRAO Drop smart shower light bring innovation, color, enjoyment – and now French design chic – to the bathroom. They are designed to increase awareness of water usage and encourage reduced water and energy consumption. HYDRAO First will be the first product to become available internationally – starting tomorrow.

Smart & Blue Founder Gabriel Dell Monica

The designs of HYDRAO Loop and Drop have already won two new CES Innovation Awards: HYDRAO Loop in the Smart Home category and HYDRAO Drop in Tech for a Better World category.

THREE NEW SMART SHOWER SOLUTIONS

HYDRAO Loop: a combination of advanced Smart & Blue technology innovation with French luxury design to bring smart-shower capabilities to stylish, modern bathrooms.

HYDRAO Loop smart shower set (Photo: Business Wire)

HYDRAO Loop Hand shower

HYDRAO Drop: adds smart-shower water saving capabilities to an existing shower. It is simple to install, and has a flexible arm that can be positioned to illuminate any shower surface or water jet.

HYDRAO Loop on a showerhead

HYDRAO First: a fun, educational and affordable smart hand shower. Launched in France at the end of 2016, HYDRAO First is available internationally from Jan. 4th 2017.

HYDRAO First is a LED-illuminated showerhead that brings color and enjoyment to families, while educating users on water usage.

SMART-SHOWER INNOVATION WITH LUXURY DESIGN

DESIGN INNOVATION AND WATER EFFICIENCY: Both HYDRAO Loop and Drop benefit from a new miniaturized version of Smart & Blue’s patented smart shower technology, allowing users to benefit from a sleek, streamlined design, with no compromise to HYDRAO’s water conservation guidance. Also new is the ability to allow individual users to monitor their own personal usage and savings – on either one or multiple HYDRAO smart showers.

New smart water pressure innovations also let users enjoy an enhanced shower experience, even at low pressure levels.1 These enhancements include increased energy efficiency for the internal turbine, new water pressure regulation capabilities and an innovative aerated water flow feature. Together they ensure optimum water flow and lighting intensity, while decreasing overall water consumption.

For professional customers, the fully modular, interchangeable design of HYDRAO Loop and Drop allow for design customization. Smart & Blue smart shower technology can also be integrated into own designs.

Revlon® Welcomes Gwen Stefani as Its Newest Global Brand Ambassador

Famed Singer and Fashion Icon Partners with World Renowned Beauty Brand

Revlon announced today that Gwen Stefani, singer and international fashion icon, is joining the Revlon family as the newest Global Brand Ambassador. Stefani, a three-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, fashion designer and entrepreneur, will be representing the trend-setting beauty brand in global campaigns beginning this year, featuring Revlon’s empowering Choose Love™ message. Stefani, an inspiration to many by openly choosing love in her own life, is a true style and beauty influencer – as well as a makeup – and now Revlon – lover who has over 15 million devoted social media fans and followers.

Revlon Global Brand Ambassador Gwen Stefani on the set of her upcoming campaign for the global beauty brand. (Photo: Business Wire)

As the newest Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon, she will appear in global multimedia campaigns across all media types including digital, in-store and social media. Gwen’s first beauty visual began appearing January 2nd, with her campaigns continuing to roll out globally throughout 2017.

“We are thrilled that Gwen Stefani will be representing Revlon as a Global Brand Ambassador,” said Revlon President & CEO Fabian Garcia. “Gwen is a modern-day icon: a Grammy-winning artist, a trendsetter, an entrepreneur and loving mother. The versatility of these accomplishments demonstrates her message of female empowerment, one that strongly resonates across generations of fans.”

Born in Fullerton, California, Ms Stefani grew up surrounded by music from a young age. She launched her music career in 1986 with the band, No Doubt. She followed that with a multi-platinum career as a solo artist, most recently with the 2016 release of her chart topping album “This Is What the Truth Feels Like”. She shared her music knowledge, performance experience and individual style as a coach on NBC’s 3-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice,” which she will be rejoining this February for the show’s 12th season. In addition to her successful music career, she is also widely recognized as an accomplished fashion designer and entrepreneur, having created her much-loved lifestyle fashion brands. Gwen’s love of makeup started in her early teens, and has remained strong to this day, where she is known to experiment with – and rock – the best of beauty trends.

“Ever since I was a young girl, I have used makeup as a form of self-expression,” said Stefani. “I am passionate about makeup and how it can showcase your individuality and creativity. Partnering with an iconic beauty brand such as Revlon felt like a natural fit. I am so excited to continue sharing my love of makeup as a Revlon Global Brand Ambassador.”

One of her first roles as Global Brand Ambassador will be starring in the brand’s CHOOSE LOVE™ campaign, which will begin running on broadcast, digital and social platforms in late January 2017.

“Love has been a muse for my songwriting,” she commented. “Revlon’s CHOOSE LOVE™ message is an important one, and I am very excited for the opportunity to partner with Revlon and continue spreading this message of positivity and love.”

For additional information on Revlon and to view behind-the-scenes content from Stefani’s campaigns in the coming months, visit www.Revlon.com and follow @Revlon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and RevlonSnaps on Snapchat.

The Height Of Luxury: The New Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Unveils Specialty Suites

Manhattan’s Most Coveted Accommodations Offer Modern Residential-Style Living With Numerous Thoughtful Touches For Discerning Travelers, All Wrapped In Signature Attentive Four Seasons Service

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown taking its place in the New York City Downtown Skyline

At The Crossroads Of Tribeca And The New York Financial District, Just A Block From The World Trade Center, The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Adds Its Classic Architectural Profile To The World’s Most Famous Skyline.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Entrance at 27 Barclay Street

Open just a few months, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown (27 Barclay Street, New York, New York 10007, USA, 646-880-1999) has quickly become the preferred address for visitors to Lower Manhattan thanks to its welcoming accommodations, unique hotel features and unparalleled service. Among its 189 light-filled guest rooms and suites, seven specialty suites are proving to be particularly popular. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is also home to CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef’s first outpost in Manhattan, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Lobby

The Royal Suite is the pinnacle of cosmopolitan style, spanning an entire side of the 24th floor with views in three directions. Several of the corner Gotham Suites have a rarity in New York hotels – walk out terraces on the 23rd and 24th floors. Finally, there are the Tribeca Suites with apartment-like layouts and amenities that feel far more like a home than a hotel.

CUT By Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef’s first (and only) outpost in Manhattan, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks; at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

CUT By Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef’s first (and only) outpost in Manhattan, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks; at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Designed by acclaimed New York architect Robert A.M. Stern, the all-new 82 story building was envisioned to blend seamlessly into the skyline, as though it had always been there. Indeed, with 157 private residences occupying the upper floors, the ambiance is distinctly residential. Art-filled interiors are by Yabu Pushelberg, the Soho and Toronto-based designers known for their fresh aesthetic and exacting attention to detail, coupled with Four Seasons dedication to creating environments that anticipate every guest need, including a desire for flexible space they can make their own while in residence. (More on that below.)

Japanese Wagyu beef, known worldwide for its marbling, naturally enhanced flavor, tenderness and juiciness, is a specialty of the house at CUT By Wolfgang Puck.

The Royal Suite

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown – Royal Suite Living Room

Inspired by the gracious apartments of the city’s elite, the 2,400 square foot (223 square meter) Royal Suite spans the entire east side of the 24th floor. Residents and their guests enter through a formal foyer, with living spaces to the left. A corner living room has two seating areas, a blue onyx fireplace and a custom oak bar topped with imported stone from India. Off the ten-seat dining room, a large butler’s pantry with its own staff entrance is perfect for family meals, or entertaining clients. Down the gallery-like hall, a separate library/media room can host private screenings or game nights, and there’s also an executive-style office and a powder room.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown – Royal Suite Master Bath

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown – Royal Suite Living Room

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown – Royal Suite Living Room

At the far end is the lavish master suite, with a corner bedroom featuring silk wallcoverings, walk-in dressing area and five-piece bath. The space can be separated from the rest of the Royal Suite and even has its own entrance for complete privacy. Additional bedrooms can be connected to the suite for families or those traveling with staff.

Special services for Royal Suite guests include airport transfers via limousine or helicopter, butler service, complimentary private bar and confirmed seating at CUT by Wolfgang Puck. 

Share Wolfgang Puck’s innovative take on specialties such as Japanese wagyu steak, along with New York’s freshest seafood, in a stylish, convivial atmosphere designed by Jacques Garcia. With its own entrance on Church Street, CUT by Wolfgang Puck is among the finest restaurants and bars in Downtown NYC, and the place where New Yorkers and world travelers come to be part of the scene.