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26 Sep

Van Cleef & Arpels to Preserve Rose Garden at

Van Cleef & Arpels to Preserve Rose Garden at
DIGGING DEEP: Van Cleef & Arpels has been named principal patron of The Prince’s Foundation Gardens and Estates and can take charge of the flora at three Scottish and English properties with strong ties to King Charles. The Richemont-owned jeweler is a long-standing supporter of The Prince’s Foundation, which was founded by King Charles in 1986 as an academic charity. Today, the charity works nationally and internationally on projects involving sustainability and environmental regeneration, and offers training and education for people from all ages and backgrounds. In its latest role, Van Cleef & Arpels will take care of the gardens at two sites in Scotland, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, and The Castle and Gardens of Mey in Caithness. The jeweler will even oversee...
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10 Sep

Inside Roger Schmid’s Recent Jersey Garden – WWD

Inside Roger Schmid’s Recent Jersey Garden – WWD
For beauty veteran and consultant Roger Schmid, growing plants and constructing businesses each require the identical combination of nature and nurture. “With a garden, an important thing is the soil,” Schmid said. “In a certain way, that’s much like business. For those who don’t have the best base, the best equipment, the best manufacturing facility or the best people, all the things becomes harder.” Schmid, a longtime fragrance executive who has consulted with the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. and Burt’s Bees and works closely with Natura & Co. on Aesop and Fable Investments, on envisioning the long run of those businesses, has gained ground in relation to cultivating a thriving garden at his Summit, Recent Jersey home. Here, he has spent many...
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