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Case Study | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand

Beauty lines rarely struggle to generate buzz when they launch. A famous face, a splashy marketing stunt and a single viral product can generate headlines and fast revenue. This success is often fleeting. This case study explores how to create, scale and execute an enduring, future-proofed beauty label.

Case Study | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand

Beauty lines rarely struggle to generate buzz when they launch. A famous face, a splashy marketing stunt and a single viral product can generate headlines and fast revenue. This success is often fleeting. This case study explores how to create, scale and execute an enduring, future-proofed beauty label.


Exclusive: Birkenstock Launches Nail Polish

On the heels of record revenue and deeper ties into runway fashion spaces, the 250-year-old brand is taking deeper steps into the personal care space.

Exclusive: Birkenstock Launches Nail Polish

On the heels of record revenue and deeper ties into runway fashion spaces, the 250-year-old brand is taking deeper steps into the personal care space.


Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?

The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.

Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?

The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.


When the Supply Chain Becomes the Story

In an industry plagued by greenwashing and waning consumer interest in environmental impact, legacy brand Davines is betting on sustainability as lifestyle branding.

When the Supply Chain Becomes the Story

In an industry plagued by greenwashing and waning consumer interest in environmental impact, legacy brand Davines is betting on sustainability as lifestyle branding.


The Beauty Brands That Won Coachella

While Coachella’s official sponsors ranked high on visibility in the 'clout Olympics,' Rhode’s off-site festival had the most impact, according to data analysis.

The Beauty Brands That Won Coachella

While Coachella’s official sponsors ranked high on visibility in the 'clout Olympics,' Rhode’s off-site festival had the most impact, according to data analysis.


Can Scents Be Supplements?

Niche scent house Initio Parfums Privés is in the business of triggering joy with a brand new offering of functional fragrances, as a number of other perfume labels also use neuroscience as a niche.

Can Scents Be Supplements?

Niche scent house Initio Parfums Privés is in the business of triggering joy with a brand new offering of functional fragrances, as a number of other perfume labels also use neuroscience as a niche.


How Fragrantica Became the Internet’s Perfume Bible

One of the highest-traffic beauty sites in the world, the perfume directory has become a magnet for both brand awareness and controversy.

How Fragrantica Became the Internet’s Perfume Bible

One of the highest-traffic beauty sites in the world, the perfume directory has become a magnet for both brand awareness and controversy.


Maison Margiela’s Upmarket Fragrance Play

The L’Oréal-licensed fashion line is launching a new 'haute perfumery' collection, in addition to its more masstige Replica line, to capture an emerging class of scent ‘connoisseurs.'

Maison Margiela’s Upmarket Fragrance Play

The L’Oréal-licensed fashion line is launching a new 'haute perfumery' collection, in addition to its more masstige Replica line, to capture an emerging class of scent ‘connoisseurs.'


Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.

Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.


The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild

This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.

The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild

This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.


The New Beauty Maximalism

As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.

The New Beauty Maximalism

As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.


Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.

Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.