Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
fragrance
Luxury
Dries Van Noten’s Empire of the Senses
‘I can’t complain about the business,’ said the designer as he turned a rundown 18th-century mansion in Paris into a Wunderkammer for his latest collection and the launch of his new fragrance and beauty offering.
Dries Van Noten’s Empire of the Senses
‘I can’t complain about the business,’ said the designer as he turned a rundown 18th-century mansion in Paris into a Wunderkammer for his latest collection and the launch of his new fragrance and beauty offering.
Beauty
Byredo’s Ambitions to Become Beauty’s Next Megabrand
The luxury beauty brand has entered a new phase of growth over the pandemic, almost doubling sales to reach €119 million and launching cosmetics. With a skincare debut on the horizon, can the niche fragrance label turn itself into a true beauty powerhouse?
Byredo’s Ambitions to Become Beauty’s Next Megabrand
The luxury beauty brand has entered a new phase of growth over the pandemic, almost doubling sales to reach €119 million and launching cosmetics. With a skincare debut on the horizon, can the niche fragrance label turn itself into a true beauty powerhouse?
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.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.