Pulse May 2016 | Page 35

LEARNING CENTER. Guests and team members of Virginia-based Universal Companies attended the grand opening of a first-of-a-kind Wellness & Beauty Learning Center. Located in Torrance, California, the 6,700-square-foot facility will serve as venue where a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals may attend classes and on-site training. MODERN GRAPHIC. CND unveiled their new collection of handcrafted nail designs at the Libertine’s Fall/Winter 2016 Show at Skylight Clarkson Square in New York. On the runway, models wore nails that featured graphic elements of modernism with sculptural extravagance in vibrant and animated colors. FROM PARIS WITH LOVE. L'Essence des Notes, a French artisan fragrance brand, was officially launched in the U.S. market. Held at the Vagabond Hotel in Miami, the launch was attended by L’Essence Des Notes CEO and Founder Huong Mangin, who came all the way from Paris to celebrate the milestone event with staff members, guests and invited members of the press. OFF THE PAGE. Apparel brand M by Mind in Motion was seen on the pages of the book Strong Looks Better Naked by Khloe Kardashian, who wore the brand’s Breathe zip pocket hoodie. L'Essence des Notes Managing Member and Verifrench CEO François Poucet, Huong Mangin and Verifrench Market Development Manager (U.S. Market) Evelyn Miller. WANT TO BE SEEN IN PULSE? Send your post-event news and photos to [email protected] and find yourself on the pages of a future issue of Pulse magazine. May 2016 ■ PULSE 33