Trade organization Beauty Industry West (BIW) has named Scott-Vincent Borba the Entrepreneur of the Year. Mr. Borba was honored for his eponymous ingestible and topical skin care line, which is sold nationwide at Beauty 360, Dillard’s and Fred Segal. 
For his first public appearance in over a decade, makeup maestro François Nars held court at the Nordstrom San Francisco Centre on June 6. 
Graduating students of the cosmetics and fragrance marketing program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) showcased their final projects at the Capstone 2009 ceremony, held on May 13 at FIT’s Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. 
Eleven-year Estée Lauder Companies veteran Carol Russo received the second annual COFRAM Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) on May 6. 
Eleven-year Estée Lauder Companies veteran Carol Russo received the second annual COFRAM Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) on May 6. 
Essence beauty and cover director Mikki Taylor moderated a panel discussion about the attitudes and purchase behaviors of African-American consumers in the prestige beauty sector at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City on May 13. 
Members of Clarins Group attended R&B icon Beyoncé Knowles’ international I AM… tour in Paris on May 5. 
Nicolas Degennes celebrated 10 years as artistic director of Givenchy Le Makeup at a retrospective exhibition held within the Palais de Tokyo in Paris on April 9. The exhibition featured color collections created by Mr. Degennes over the years, in addition to personal works of art.
Procter & Gamble COO Robert McDonald will transition to the role of president and CEO on July 1, when A.G. Lafley—the company’s current chairman of the board and CEO—will move full-time into his role as chairman.
After 12 years, Gabriele Höss returned to drom Fragrances on February 1, 2009, where she currently serves as international fragrance development director—a management position based in Baierbrunn, Germany. 
P&G Prestige Products, Inc. president and CEO Don Loftus will be honored at The Fragrance Foundation’s 10th annual Circle of Champions dinner ceremony on Tuesday, October 6.
Even in a tough economy, Evelyn Lauder’s battle against breast cancer is soldiering on. 
CVS/pharmacy unveiled its third Beauty 360 location in Ridgefield, Connecticut on May 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside Sex and the City starlet (and Ahava spokesperson) Kristin Davis, makeup artist Vincent Longo and Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi.
Francesco Clark, founder of the niche skincare line Clark’s Botanicals, feted his latest product launch—the ultra luxe, $355.00 Cellular Lifting Serum—alongside celebrity pals like Beth Ostrosky Stern, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve at Saks Fifth Avenue on May 6.
Revlon’s board of directors has elected 39 year-old Alan Ennis to the post of president and CEO. He succeeds David Kennedy, 62, who will become vice chairman and also executive vice president of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc.—Revlon’s largest shareholder. 
In response to allegations by a former patient, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cap Lesesne tells Cosmetic World: “This patient came from Britain after being dissatisfied with previous treatment in the United Kingdom, and had surgery here. 
Aveda has become the first beauty brand in the world to receive a Cradle to Cracle (C2C) sustainability endorsement for its environmentally-minded products and packaging. 
The natural and environmentally-minded beauty brand Origins is initiating a nationwide recycling effort for Earth Month. 
YSL Beauté hosted a cocktail reception at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street on April 3 in honor of its new men’s fragrance, La Nuit de L’Homme. 
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has appointed Susan McEwen as its new director of specialty retail. In her new position, Ms. McEwen will “be responsible for growing IFF’s North America market share in the specialty retail category,” stated Lorenzo Cavallaro, IFF’s vice president, sales, for North American fine fragrances.
Harry Slatkin, founder of the home fragrance brand Slatkin & Co., will receive the Legends Award from TheAmerican Society of Perfumers (ASP) at the organization’s annual symposium on May 7.
The niche Australian tanning and makeup line ModelCo is seeing things in-the-round. On April 9, the brand introduced a carousel-like tester unit at Henri Bendel with circular, rotating trays for a more interactive shopping experience.
Elizabeth Arden’s Laurie Dowley and her team toured the Boston/Bon Ton Inc. stores in Milwaukee for the launch of Pretty Elizabeth Arden on April 2. Read about the branching trip in an upcoming issue of Beauty Fashion.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has promoted Christophe de Villeplée to vice president, fine fragrance and beauty care worldwide—a newly-created position. 
Chromavis, a color cosmetics creator and manufacturer that works alongside some of the biggest beauty brands in the world, is set to open its first New York showroom at the end of April. 
Donna Karan Cosmetics heralded the arrival of spring by distributing fresh cut flowers and samples of its new Be Delicious Fresh Blossom fragrance to passersby of Bloomingdale’s 59th Street and the DKNY store uptown. 
Lilly Pulitzer feted its fragrance trio—Wink, Squeeze and Beachy—at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street with accompaniment from the brand’s very own limited-edition Steinway piano. 
Teen Vogue honored its readers’ favorite beauty brands with a first-ever breakfast ceremony at the New Museum last month. Beauty winners were selected by over 100,000 online voters in a total of 29 different categories.
Because celebrities have become a quintessential part of the fragrance business, it’s only fitting that the FiFis—the industry’s Oscar equivalent— will feature a star-studded cast of its own. This year, The Fragrance Foundation will welcome Queen Latifah, Paris Hilton, Marc Jacobs, Mary J. Blige, Samantha Harris, Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, it announced on Monday.
The senior management succession plan announced by The Estée Lauder Companies in November 2007 was approved by the company’s board of directors this week and the appointments will go into effect July 1, 2009, the company stated. Fabrizio Freda, 51, will be named president and CEO, William Lauder, 48, will become executive chairman and Leonard Lauder, 75, will remain on the board as chairman emeritus.
The Cosmetics Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) awarded their annual Eugene M. Roberts Memorial Scholarship to Matthew Schwakoff on March 11th at their monthly luncheon. Mr. Schwakoff received a $3,000 check. He is presently studying packaging engineering at Rutgers University.
Richard Beckman has been named president and CEO of the Fairchild Fashion Group (FFG), effective immediately. He will oversee WWD, wwd.com, Footwear News, Fairchild Summits, Fairchild Books, Fairchild Classified and continue to report to Charles Townsend, president and CEO of Condé Nast. 
Space.NK.apothecary founder Nicky Kinnaird was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on March 19 for being one of England’s top beauty entrepreneurs.
Twenty-nine year beauty industry veteran Terry Darland has been named president, North America, of Christian Dior Perfumes LLC. She will continue to report to Pamela Baxter, president and CEO of LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics and president of Christian Dior Inc. 
Cosmetic World would like to congratulate Zorbit Resources on becoming our first online advertiser.
The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s Grand Marshal was Mike Gibbons. The retired Estée Lauder executive led the parade up Fifth Avenue as we all looked on green with envy.
Dan Brestle, vice chairman and president of The Estée Lauder Companies, North America, will retire on June 30 after more than thirty years with the company. “His ability to build and foster great teams is legendary—from the 
Laurice Rahmé, founder and CEO of Bond No. 9, made a personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store on March 14, inviting consumers to experience the brand’s new fragrance, Brooklyn. “It’s all about creating relationships and giving a face to our business,” Ms. Rahmé said.
Procter & Gamble announced this morning that its president of global business units, Susan Arnold, is set to step down from her position today. Ms. Arnold will continue to serve in a special assignment— reporting to P&G’s chairman of the board and CEO, A.G. Lafley—until September 1, when she will retire after 29 years at the company. 
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. will receive a brand new FiFi at The Fragrance Foundation’s annual award ceremony, courtesy of celebrity licensee Paris Hilton. Ms. Hilton will be named celebrity of the year at the 37th annual FiFi awards and accept the honor in person at the The Downtown Armory on May 27.
On Monday, March 2, Firmenich’s vice president and worldwide account manager of fine fragrances, Westly Morris, attended the Women’s Project Women of Achievement Awards Gala alongside Annette Green, president emeritus of The Fragrance Foundation. 
Glamour magazine partnered with Essie nail polish to create a limited-edition color called Glamour DO, in celebration of the magazine’s 70th anniversary. 
On February 13, 
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has appointed Dr. Ahmet Baydar its new vice president of global fragrance research, as of February 1. After holding similar positions at Procter & Gamble and Gillette, Dr. Baydar will supervise the research efforts of IFF’s fragrance synthesis, perfumery, and innovation technology groups.
L’Oréal USA has named Frédéric Rozé its new president and CEO, effective July 1, 2009.
Avon has a new friend in Courteney Cox. The television and film starlet will front the beauty brand’s latest women’s fragrance, Spotlight. 
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Women’s Health was the national media partner for the Step Up Women Network’s (SUWN) Inspiration Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire on June 5.
SUWN is an 11 year-old national non-profit dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls, and its annual Inspiration Awards recognize leaders who embody the spirit of this mission.
June 15, 2009, 4:00 pm
Clinique Dines Out
A group of senior Clinique executives convened at the Bon Appétit Culinary Studio, where Jonathan Lindenauer, Bon Appétit’s chef de cuisine, created a celebratory menu to reward outstanding Clinique sales performance.
June 15, 2009, 3:45 pm
Outstanding Mothers
The National Mother’s Day Committee honored five women for balancing accomplished careers with the demands of motherhood at the 31st Annual Outstanding Mother Awards luncheon, held at The Pierre New York Hotel on May 7.
Honorees included Columbia Sportswear chairwoman Gert Boyle, Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski, broadcast journalist and author Maria Shriver, The Talbots Inc. president and CEO Trudy Sullivan and Deborah Walters, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Saks Fifth Avenue.
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June 11, 2009, 11:46 am
Dior Showcases Film, House DJ in Times Square
Dior Beauty hosted the premiere of Liz Goldwyn’s new short film, Underwater Ballet, which debuted on the Spectacolor display in Times Square on May 1.
The film features “a lone woman in an underwater universe [dancing] to a strange and haunting tune,” according to the director, who also collaborated with Dior on the launch of a previous documentary, Pretty Things, chronicling the art of burlesque dance.
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June 11, 2009, 10:54 am
Givaudan Jaunts Up Hudson
Cosmetic World took an exclusive trip up the Hudson River with Givaudan to explore the fragrance developer’s partnership with the New York Restoration Project (NYRP).
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June 10, 2009, 2:46 pm
Maesa Fetes Zorbit Merger
The Maesa Group is becoming increasingly multi-dimentional.
The Maesa Group is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of tailor-made perfumes, cosmetics, promotional products and packaging, said founder and CEO, Gregory Mager, with seven offices and roughly 250 staff members worldwide.
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June 10, 2009, 2:46 pm
Luxe Pack New York
The 7th annual edition of Luxe Pack New York was held on May 20 and 21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York City. This year’s luxury packaging trade show had 111 exhibitors and 2,110 visitors.
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June 10, 2009, 1:02 pm
Natori, Parlux Delve Skin Deep
Intimate apparel impresario Josie Natori is moving beyond undergarments toward fully bare skin this summer with the launch of a brand new fragrance, Natori—arriving exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue in August.
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June 10, 2009, 12:27 pm
Stars Shine At 37th FiFis
With two Academy Award winners, the nation’s most ubiquitous heiress and a trio of hip hop and R&B moguls, the crowd that turned out for this year’s FiFis was arguably the most eclectic and star-studded in the awards’ 37 year history.
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June 8, 2009, 10:34 am
Jacobs Channels Lola
The enigmatic nymphet in a Nabakov novel, the heroine of Broadway’s Damn Yankees and now the latest fragrance from fashion wiz Marc Jacobs—Lola, a warm floral bouquet, will debut in Bloomingdale’s and Marc Jacobs boutiques on July 27, then roll out to department and specialty doors on August 15.
marketing for Coty Prestige designer fragrances—which holds the Marc Jacobs fragrance license.
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June 8, 2009, 11:34 am
Kors Helms Homage to Tinseltown
Come September, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Garner will have a new fragrance with which to accessorize their signature Michael Kors wardrobes.
After bedecking Hollywood’s brightest stars in his eye-catching gowns for years, the American designer and reality television star (of Project Runway) is poised to introduce Very Hollywood, a white floral scent inspired by movie star glam.
The eau de parfum spray is priced at $45.00 for 1 oz., $65.00 for 1.7 oz. and $85.00 for 3.4 oz.full story
June 8, 2009, 11:48 am
Beauty Fashion’s FiFi Fete
On the eve of the FiFis, Beauty Fashion celebrated the fragrance industry’s most illustrious honor at its 29th annual cocktail party on May 26 at Doubles in New York City.
“This year’s event was sponsored by the Maesa Group, and we would like to convey our sincere appreciation to Gregory Mager, Julien Saada, Jill Belasco, Tom Butkiewicz and Scott Kestenbaum for making this beautiful evening happen,” said George Ledes, president and CEO of Beauty Fashion.
Guests included Tova and Ernest Borgnine, Firmenich’s Patrick Firmenich, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Dan Brestle, and P&G Prestige Products’ Don Loftus.
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June 8, 2009, 12:58 pm
The American Society Of Perfumers’ 55th Annual Fragrance Symposium & Expo
The American Society of Perfumers held its 55th annual fragrance symposium and expo on May 7 at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York, followed by a luncheon and awards presentation.
Marvel Fields, president of The American Society of Perfumers, stated that the honorees are “three people whose contribution brings excellence to the field.”
Angela Kohut, chairman, The American Society of Perfumers, informed guests that in lieu of gift bags, the organization had donated $1,000 to Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization where Harry Slatkin, founder and creator of Slatkin & Co., serves on the board.full story
May 15, 2009, 11:37 am
Chromavis Fetes New Offices
Leading cosmetics creator and manufacturer Chromavis feted the opening of its first-ever U.S. showroom last April 22 alongside partners, clients and friends.
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May 13, 2009, 1:39 pm
Insider’s Choice at CEW Beauty Awards
A coterie of stars—piloted by Mario Cantone in his fourth consecutive year as host— celebrated the 2009 Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Awards at the Waldorf Astoria last Friday, May 1. Michelle Obama’s personal makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Myles presented, as well as members of the cast of Bravo’s reality hit The Real Housewives of New York City.
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May 12, 2009, 3:16 pm
Aerin Lauder Adds 3rd Private Collection Scent
With the third addition to her Private Collection of fragrances, Aerin Lauder is not only channeling the elegance and perfectionism of her grandmother Estée, she’s doing it with a juice partially constructed by the beloved beauty legend.
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May 12, 2009, 1:23 pm
Top Lauder Mgmt Restructured
The following top-tier executive reorganization was announced by The Estée Lauder Companies on April 29, marking the completion of the second phase of the company’s restructuring plan set forth by incoming president and CEO Fabrizio Freda and incoming executive chairman William Lauder:
John Demsey, current group president of the Estée Lauder, M.A.C, Tom Ford and Prescriptives brands, will add the specialty group of Bobbi Brown, La Mer and Jo Malone to his portfolio.
Reporting to Mr. Demsey will be Jane Hertzmark Hudis—currently president of BeautyBank, Origins and Ojon—who will become global brand president of Estée Lauder.
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May 12, 2009, 2:39 pm
Chanel No. 5 Stars At Saks
Chanel No. 5 was in full celebration at Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York City flagship store during the week of May 2. A stretch of Fifth Avenue is being renamed Avenue No. 5 from May 2 through May 10. The street signs were officially unveiled by Saks’ chairman Steve Sadove and Chanel’s President and COO, John Galantic.
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May 5, 2009, 1:42 pm
Major Players Deliberate Beauty Game
at FGI Panel
Four renowned industry players convened at the Fashion Group International’s (FGI) annual beauty symposium entitled Beauty Game Changers, held last April 30 at the New York Hilton. The panel—moderated by Karen Young, CEO of The Young Group—discussed the need for theater and innovation at point of sale, and the ubiquity of social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube and, most recently, Twitter.
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May 5, 2009, 10:26 am
Self Names 10th Annual Beauty Award Winners
Self magazine hosted a posh breakfast at Le Bernardin here on April 22 in celebration of its tenth annual Healthy Beauty Awards. Chosen by a team of 1,370 readers, the 63 winners were selected from a cull of 12,987 products and 422 different brands.
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April 29, 2009, 4:23 pm
FiFi Finalists Named at Annual Breakfast
Five FiFi winners were named and the top five finalists in each of 20 categories were announced at The FiFi Finalists Breakfast last April 24 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The Technological Breakthrough of the Year award went to Mane USA for Aquafina—a water-based, micro-emulsion technology that the company used to create Nautica Oceans. The first-ever excellence in blogging award went to Bois de Jasmin.
Other winners in the Editorial Excellence category included: Allure for Women’s Scent Feature, Elle for Men’s Scent Feature and Elle for “Scent Bite.” QVC will receive the Retailer of the Year FiFi, and Tova Borgnine will be honored alongside the network for pioneering the sale of fragrance on television.
Be on the lookout for the Final FiFi ballots mailed this week.
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April 28, 2009, 4:19 pm
YouTube Starlet-Turned-Beauty Entrepreneur
Internet phenom Lauren Luke—whose some 164 makeup tutorial videos on YouTube have received over 40 million total views—is set to redefine the way beauty products are conceived and marketed. Harnessing her colossal viewership, Ms. Luke will launch this week a line of five color kits—available online, naturally—at bylaurenluke.com.
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April 28, 2009, 1:19 pm
Art of Packaging Marks 20 Years
On this—its 20th anniversary—the Art of Packaging Award Gala celebrated past honorees, but also looked to the future of design by conferring four $2,500 scholarships to graduate students enrolled in Marc Rosen’s fragrance and cosmetic packaging design program at Pratt University.
“Wow, what a night!” exclaimed Mr. Rosen from onstage at the University Club. “A citation from the Mayor and a chair at Pratt—do you think it's Chippendale?—all for doing something you love.”
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April 28, 2009, 12:42 pm
Natural Woman
Natural fragrance foremother Mandy Aftel unveiled her latest collaboration with niche beauty retailer Henri Bendel last Monday—an interactive exhibit on the store’s third floor entitled Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel.
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April 23, 2009, 10:16 am
Dior Beauty’s New President
Christian Dior Perfumes has undergone a resurrection of sorts.
Over the past four years, the North American beauty arm of the venerable French fashion house has retooled its distribution, added a host of luminary spokesmodels and sought to link its color launches to creative director John Galliano’s exuberant and theatrical fashions.
Consequently, its beauty category has seen a 67% increase in sales from 2004 to 2008—or growth of roughly $80 million.
But if you ask Terry Darland, a 29-year cosmetics industry veteran and the company’s newly-ascended president, about all that she and her team have accomplished in recent years, she’ll tell you—with equal parts modesty and determination—that they’re just getting started.full story
April 23, 2009, 11:36 am
CEW Ponders ‘New Retail Reality’
Consumers have cut back on spending, but they’re willing to buy if brands can continue to up the innovation ante, concluded three retailers gathered at a Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) panel last Tuesday, April 14, entitled ‘The New Retail Reality.’
Moderated by Wendy Liebmann, founder, CEO and chief shopper of WSL/Strategic Retail, the panel included: Lyn Kirby, president and CEO of Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.; Cheryl Mahoney, vice president of beauty for CVS/Pharmacy; and Kathleen McNeill, the president of beauty.com and the vice president, beauty, of drugstore.com
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April 22, 2009, 12:48 pm
Council Names New Prez
After a months-long search, The Personal Care Products Council has named a new president. Lezlee Westine, the current president and CEO of TechNet—a bipartisan political network of technology company CEOs—will assume the position in May. Prior to TechNet, Ms. Westine served as the White House director of public liaison from 2001 to 2005.
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April 8, 2009, 12:48 pm
Starry-Eyed Parlux: Jay-Z, Rihanna
and Kanye Scents To Come
Parlux’s star-studded fragrance portfolio is set to expand into the world of hip hop with an unconventional new deal that could see its latest licens-ees become major company shareholders.
The fragrance manufacturer and distributor has inked worldwide licensing agreements with Grammy award-winning and multi platinum-selling international superstars Rihanna and Kanye West.
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April 20, 2009, 12:26 pm
Chanel Taps Tautou For New No. 5 Film
French actress Audrey Tautou is hopping a night train to Istanbul next month in a new promotion for Chanel No. 5.
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April 6, 2009, 5:11 pm
Avon, Lacroix Serve Up Absinthe-Inspired Fragrance
Avon is hoping to intoxicate fans of its Christian Lacroixfragrance brand this month with the launch of Christian Lacroix Absynthe—the third in a series of scents created by the direct-sell giant and esteemed French couturier.
“Following the success of Christian Lacroix Rouge and Christian Lacroix Noir, Avon’s most successful global fragrance launches to date, this new partnership represents a foray into edgier territory,” said Tracy Haffner, vice president of global fragrances and alliances for Avon. Rouge, a floral chypre, launched in November 2007, while Noir, a men’s woody fougere, debuted in June 2008.
Ms. Haffner believes that Avon’s collaboration with Mr. Lacroix—who founded his eponymous fashion house in 1987 and whose designs are currently available in
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April 6, 2009, 5:28 pm
Latest Lauder Serum Syncs Cells
In the same breath that the Estée Lauder brand introduced a new skincare item touting a cutting-edge development in genetic research, the company waved a proud farewell to the product’s creator.
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March 27, 2009, 12:02 pm
Michael Marcus Brand Fetes 10-Year Anniversary with New Distribution, Launches
Dallas-based makeup artist Michael Marcus—whose eponymous color line features flashy colors with a uniquely southern flair—is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of his brand with expanded distribution and several new color and skincare launches this spring.
Mr. Marcus originally sold products out of his own makeup and hair studio—which still services Dallas’ top socialites, he said. The line landed at niche upscale retailer Takashimaya in 2002, after which Mr. Marcus won the Fashion Group International (FGI) Rising Star Award for beauty/fragrance entrepreneur in 2003.
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March 26, 2009, 1:57 pm
The Estée Lauder Companies Mourns
Robert Eickmeyer
Longtime store designer for Clinique International and Estée Lauder Companies veteran Robert Eickmeyer passed away from leukemia Monday, March 9 at the age of 80.
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March 26, 2009, 2:18 pm
Prestige Beauty Sagged in 2008, Says NPD
Long considered resilient in the face of recession, prestige beauty sales declined 3% to $8.38 billion last year versus 2007, according to a new release from The NPD Group, Inc. Makeup sales were down 3%, fragrances declined 6%, and skincare remained flat—marking the first time that each category has “truly struggled,” the market research firm stated.
While the fragrance category as a whole saw the sharpest decline, higher-priced fragrance gift sets (from $60.00 to $100.00) posted double-digit growth in 2008 and new women’s fragrance launches represented another bright spot—showing a 9% gain.
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March 25, 2009, 11:24 am
Agon Honored for L’Oréal Ethics
L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon received the Ethics Resource Center’s (ERC) 2008 Stanley C. Pace Leadership in Ethics Award during a cocktail reception last Wednesday, March 18. Mr. Agon is the second-ever active CEO to be selected for the award, which was endowed in 1999 by General Dynamics and honors individuals and organizations who display excellence in ethics, said Patricia Harned, president of the ERC.
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March 24, 2009, 4:41 pm
Women’s Health Hones Beauty Focus
Women’s Health is flipping the book on its beauty coverage with a 36-page, back-of-book beauty spread in its April issue. The feature—a first-ever for Women’s Health—marks an increased focus on the beauty category by newly-minted editor in chief Michele Promaulayko and beauty director Molly Nover-Baker.
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March 24, 2009, 12:01 pm
Peas Get Party Started at 34th Annual Beauty Ball
Leonard Lauder was grooving in his seat. Evelyn Lauder and Bloomingdale’s vice president of cosmetics and fragrances, Howard Kreitzman, were busting a move in the aisles. “I see you, John!” Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie called from the stage at Cipriani 42nd Street.
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March 18, 2009, 12:14 pm
Givaudan Taps Male Psyche
Givaudan, the Geneva-based fragrance house whose heritage dates back to 1796, is tackling an age-old conundrum: understanding men. The company has just unveiled new research that uses evolutionary psychology as a catalyst for studying male fragrance consumers.
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March 18, 2009, 1:08 pm
Quality, Not Quantity: PCPC Convenes In Boca
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) conference in Boca this year was all about quality. There was a pronounced earnestness and a refreshing candor between media and cosmetic industry leaders. This was a good thing, as there was a fresh understanding that we all face similar challenges with our fates inextricably linked.
As you can see by the accompanying photos, although there were many meetings covering myriad subjects, the warm weather was good for the soul.
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March 18, 2009, 2:04 pm
ModelCo Pioneers New Tanning Technology
Founded by former modeling agency owner and Australian entrepreneur Shelley Barrett in 2002, ModelCo has gained a cult following for its tanning products and offbeat skincare and color SKUs. Inspired by quick-fix solutions for high-fashion models but aimed at glamorous women on-the-go, every item in the tightly-edited collection has “that wow factor,” Ms. Barrett said.
This April, the company is set to take on the self-tanning category once again with the Sun Sponge—an ergonomically-designed self-tanning tool that negates manual application.
Billed as a hero item alongside the brand’s widely beloved Tan Airbrush in a Can—which launched in March 2005 and “was the first airbrush tanning product to hit the market,” said Sarah Pesce, vice president, North America, of ModelCo—Sun Sponge is another first-of-its-kind launch. Its tinted formula self-adjusts to various skin tones and is scented with cocoa butter. Key ingredients include wild rose hip and apricot and palm tree extracts—a moisturizing cocktail also known as 1% Fructiplex, which has never been used in a self-tanning product before.
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March 18, 2009, 1:37 pm
Art of Packaging Fetes 20 Years
Each year, the Art of Packaging Award Gala honors leading brands for their notable achievements in design, and simultaneously donates four $2,500 merit scholarships to students working under Marc Rosen at Pratt University’s graduate packaging program.
This year, for its twentieth anniversary, the event will be hosted by ABC News anchor Diana Williams and will celebrate past honorees including Avon, Clinique, Lancôme, P&G Beauty, Coty, Dior Beauty and many more.
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March 18, 2009, 1:54 pm
Guerlain Turns to Jeweler for New Lipstick Pack
For the packaging of its latest lipstick, Guerlain is dipping its toes into the jewelry world with a lavish white gold object d’art. Though the Paris-based luxury brand doesn’t vend accessory or fashion items like other French names, noted Olivier Échaudemaison, Guerlain’s creative director, the case for Rouge G de Guerlain resembles a piece of jewelry or found art more than traditional cosmetic packaging.
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Prada Introduces Ephemeral Infusions
This summer, Prada is infusing its scent range with a new, discrete edge. The ultra-hip, Italian luxury house will introduce the Ephemeral Infusion Collection—a family of limited-edition, classically-crafted juices, which have been derived from the brand’s primary scent range, the Exclusive Scents collection.
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March 10, 2009, 10:51 am
DKNY Launches First Men’s Stand-Alone
With a global fragrance franchise worth approximately $500 million at retail and scents that consistently rank within the top 10 in key markets around the globe, Donna Karan Cosmetics will launch this month its first stand-alone men’s fragrance, DKNYMEN, inspired by the powerful, majestic skyline of New York City.
“Historically, we’ve always approached DKNY fragrances with a masterbrand strategy in mind, with the men’s being developed as a partner and complement to the women’s,” said Diane Kim, senior vice president of global marketing for Donna Karan Cosmetics.
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March 9, 2009, 10:34 am
Khoury at CEW
Karyn Khoury, senior vice president of corporate fragrance development worldwide for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., held court at the Harmonie Club on Thursday, March 5 for Cosmetic Executive Women’s (CEW) Women in Beauty Series.
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March 6, 2009, 4:04 pm
Giannini Unveils Second Women’s Gucci Scent
For the second Gucci women’s fragrance developed under the auspices of creative director Frida Giannini, the Italian luxury magnate is once again finding inspiration in its past. The concept for Gucci’s new fragrance, Flora by Gucci—which is on counter this month—grew from an old fabric pattern Ms. Giannini excavated from the brand’s archives, originally used to make a custom scarf for Princess Grace in 1966.
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March 6, 2009, 10:06 am
New Wave Gifts at Grammy Suite
New Wave Fragrances’ founder and CEO Salo Lekach stopped by the Parapluie Inc. gifting suite on February 6 and 7 in Beverly Hills. Held in honor of the 2009 Grammy awards, Mr. Lekach presented nominees with his new Ed Hardy fragrances, Luck and Love.
March 5, 2009, 10:15 am
Vera Wang Gets Ready to Rock
Vera Wang’s Princess fragrance is setting the stage for an encore performance. Again.
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March 4, 2009, 4:42 pm
Dior, Vanity Fair Fight Global Poverty
Dior and Vanity Fair hosted a cocktail party in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Brand Aid, a non-profit organization that works to create effective branding and marketing initiatives for artisan businesses in economically-challenged communities.
March 4, 2009, 2:34 pm
Marie Claire Fetes New Reality Show
On February 23, Marie Claire celebrated the launch of its new docu-series, "Running in Heels," at GoldBar in New York City.
The show documents the lives of top Marie Claire staff members—including editor in chief Joanna Coles and fashion director Nina Garcia—as well as three new interns as they navigate the star-studded, cutthroat world of fashion journalism.
March 4, 2009, 2:51 pm
Elle, Garnier Get Beachy Chic
For the third year in a row, Elle served as the premier sponsor of the 2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were presented in Los Angeles on February 21.
March 4, 2009, 2:56 pm