Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
fragrance
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.
Beauty
L’Oréal USA to Open Second Company Headquarters
The cosmetics giant’s new Los Angeles-area HQ will gather teams from its California-based brands.
L’Oréal USA to Open Second Company Headquarters
The cosmetics giant’s new Los Angeles-area HQ will gather teams from its California-based brands.
Beauty
How Fragrances Became the ‘Unexpected Star’ of the Pandemic
There’s no online replacement for walking into a store and smelling a fragrance sample. But brands are finding ways to sidestep this dilemma, sending US fragrance sales soaring after a rocky start to the year.
How Fragrances Became the ‘Unexpected Star’ of the Pandemic
There’s no online replacement for walking into a store and smelling a fragrance sample. But brands are finding ways to sidestep this dilemma, sending US fragrance sales soaring after a rocky start to the year.
Beauty
Interparfums Cautious on 2020 Growth Due to Economic Uncertainty
Th French perfume maker forecast 2020 revenue at a lower-than-expected €500 million.
Interparfums Cautious on 2020 Growth Due to Economic Uncertainty
Th French perfume maker forecast 2020 revenue at a lower-than-expected €500 million.
Beauty
Jo Malone Founder Is Teaming Up With Zara on New Fragrance Line
The perfume heavyweight has created a collection of eight unisex scents for the fashion giant as part of a new, long term partnership.
Jo Malone Founder Is Teaming Up With Zara on New Fragrance Line
The perfume heavyweight has created a collection of eight unisex scents for the fashion giant as part of a new, long term partnership.
Luxury
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
News & Analysis
Deciphering the Independent Fragrance Market
Pitti Fragranze unites the individuals transforming the industry through innovative retail models, niche product lines and sustainability strategies. BoF discovers more.
Deciphering the Independent Fragrance Market
Pitti Fragranze unites the individuals transforming the industry through innovative retail models, niche product lines and sustainability strategies. BoF discovers more.
News & Analysis
Meet the Supreme of the Fragrance World
House of Creed’s fragrances attract a level of fanaticism usually reserved for sneakers and “It” bags. As the brand prepares to introduce a follow-up to its bestselling eau de parfum, Aventus, BoF takes a look at how a cult following is built.
Meet the Supreme of the Fragrance World
House of Creed’s fragrances attract a level of fanaticism usually reserved for sneakers and “It” bags. As the brand prepares to introduce a follow-up to its bestselling eau de parfum, Aventus, BoF takes a look at how a cult following is built.
News & Analysis
Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics
The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.
Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics
The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.
News & Analysis
French Fragrance Masters of Grasse Get Unesco Heritage Boost
Although considered by perfume manufacturers to be one of the world's most prestigious fragrance centres, the number of producers in the French village has dwindled over the years.
French Fragrance Masters of Grasse Get Unesco Heritage Boost
Although considered by perfume manufacturers to be one of the world's most prestigious fragrance centres, the number of producers in the French village has dwindled over the years.
News & Analysis
The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance
Coty’s first launch for Burberry is a throwback to the British megabrand’s former incarnation under Christopher Bailey, jarring with the vision of new designer Riccardo Tisci.
The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance
Coty’s first launch for Burberry is a throwback to the British megabrand’s former incarnation under Christopher Bailey, jarring with the vision of new designer Riccardo Tisci.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
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.
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.