Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
fragrance
Beauty
Perfume Gets in the Collaboration Game
Taking a page from the streetwear playbook, niche perfume houses offer collaborations as an attractive alternative to the standard licensing deal.
Perfume Gets in the Collaboration Game
Taking a page from the streetwear playbook, niche perfume houses offer collaborations as an attractive alternative to the standard licensing deal.
Beauty
Inside the High-End Perfume Boom
From fast-growing pure players like Amouage and Byredo to top-end launches from luxury's biggest names, the world of niche fragrances is getting a whole lot bigger.
Inside the High-End Perfume Boom
From fast-growing pure players like Amouage and Byredo to top-end launches from luxury's biggest names, the world of niche fragrances is getting a whole lot bigger.
China
TikTok’s Parent Company Enters China’s Perfume Market
Bytedance has launched its own fragrance brand via a subsidiary; the Emotif line of perfumes is currently testing some products on third-party e-commerce platforms in China.
TikTok’s Parent Company Enters China’s Perfume Market
Bytedance has launched its own fragrance brand via a subsidiary; the Emotif line of perfumes is currently testing some products on third-party e-commerce platforms in China.
Global Markets
Roberto Cavalli Taps Karen Wazen for Global Fragrance Campaign
The Lebanese-born, Dubai-based influencer and entrepreneur is the first Middle Eastern ambassador to front a global campaign for the Italian luxury brand.
Roberto Cavalli Taps Karen Wazen for Global Fragrance Campaign
The Lebanese-born, Dubai-based influencer and entrepreneur is the first Middle Eastern ambassador to front a global campaign for the Italian luxury brand.
Beauty
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
Beauty
The Beauty Industry Trends That Defined 2021
Makeup made a much-anticipated comeback as a slew of new celebrities launched brands and big box retailers continued to build up their beauty departments.
The Beauty Industry Trends That Defined 2021
Makeup made a much-anticipated comeback as a slew of new celebrities launched brands and big box retailers continued to build up their beauty departments.
Beauty
Behind Boy Smells’ Expansion Plans
The gender-neutral candle and fragrance maker will open its first pop-up this week, with its sights set on permanent stores as well as product expansion and international growth.
Behind Boy Smells’ Expansion Plans
The gender-neutral candle and fragrance maker will open its first pop-up this week, with its sights set on permanent stores as well as product expansion and international growth.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Winds Down Designer Fragrance Licensing Division
The beauty group’s Aramis and Designer Fragrances (ADF) division has licensing contracts with Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and Ermenegildo Zegna, all of which will come to a close in June 2023.
Estée Lauder Winds Down Designer Fragrance Licensing Division
The beauty group’s Aramis and Designer Fragrances (ADF) division has licensing contracts with Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and Ermenegildo Zegna, all of which will come to a close in June 2023.
Global Markets
Fragrance Industry Wakes up to Australian Botanicals
Entrepreneurs are using exotic botanicals from Australia to create unique scents that attract the attention of global retailers and perfume giants like Guerlain, LVMH and Estée Lauder.
Fragrance Industry Wakes up to Australian Botanicals
Entrepreneurs are using exotic botanicals from Australia to create unique scents that attract the attention of global retailers and perfume giants like Guerlain, LVMH and Estée Lauder.
Beauty
Chanel Buys Up More Jasmine Fields to Safeguard Famous No. 5
Wary of disappearing flower crops used in its best-selling perfumes, fashion and beauty firm Chanel has bought up more land in southern France to
Chanel Buys Up More Jasmine Fields to Safeguard Famous No. 5
Wary of disappearing flower crops used in its best-selling perfumes, fashion and beauty firm Chanel has bought up more land in southern France to
Beauty
Marc Jacobs Beauty Looks Beyond LVMH’s Kendo
A licensing agreement with the manufacturer ends later this year, fuelling speculation about what’s next for the brand.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Looks Beyond LVMH’s Kendo
A licensing agreement with the manufacturer ends later this year, fuelling speculation about what’s next for the brand.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.