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P&G Purchases Zirh
P&G is making good on its vow to become a leader in the world of male grooming.

Following the purchase of The Art of Shaving earlier this month, the company announced its acquisition of men’s skin care brand Zirh on June 16.
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June 18, 2009, 10:31 am

La Prairie Appoints Maser
Luxury Swiss beauty brand La Prairie has appointed Jaime Maser its director of communications, effective immediately.

In this newly-created position, Ms. Maser will report directly to Lynne Florio, president of La Prairie, and pilot the brand’s North American public relations and communications efforts.
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June 18, 2009, 10:31 am

Borba Named Entrepreneur
of the Year

Scott Vincent BorbaTrade 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.

BIW was established in 1990 as a platform for networking, education and as a resource for companies and entrepreneuros founding their own brands.

HerCut Appoints Two
HerCut, a hair care line featuring cut-specific regimens, has appointed two new members to its management team. Teresa Gabriel has been named global vice president of sales and business development, and Shawn Peltier has been named vice president of global artistry and education. HerCut is the first brand from New York-based firm Blue Space Brands.

Francois Nars Emerges for First PA in 10 Years
Nars bulletinFor his first public appearance in over a decade, makeup maestro François Nars held court at the Nordstrom San Francisco Centre on June 6.
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June 11, 2009, 12:37 pm

FIT Fetes Grads at Capstone
FIT bulletinGraduating 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.
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June 11, 2009, 12:04 pm

Women in Science
Lauder bulletin 1Eleven-year Estée Lauder Companies veteran Carol Russo received the second annual COFRAM Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) on May 6.
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June 11, 2009, 11:55 am

Aramis’ Russo Awarded
2nd Annual COFRAM
COFRAm bulletin 1Eleven-year Estée Lauder Companies veteran Carol Russo received the second annual COFRAM Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) on May 6.
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June 11, 2009, 11:36 am

Essence Examines African-AmericaN Beauty Consumers
Essence bulletinEssence 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.
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June 11, 2009, 11:36 am

Clarins Jets to Paris for Beyoncé
Clarins bulletinMembers of Clarins Group attended R&B icon Beyoncé Knowles’ international I AM… tour in Paris on May 5.
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June 11, 2009, 11:10 am

Givenchy Commemorates Decade of Degennes
Givenchy bulletinNicolas 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.
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June 11, 2009, 11:21 am

P&G’s McDonald Ascends to CEO Post
mcDonaldProcter & 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.
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June 10, 2009, 4:03 pm

Höss Returns to Drom
Gabriele HossAfter 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.
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June 10, 2009, 4:03 pm

Loftus to Enter the Circle
Don Loftus bulletinP&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.

The award commemorates individuals who have made a notable impact on the fragrance industry. This year’s sponsor is Bath & Body Works.
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June 10, 2009, 2:38 pm

The Crusader
Evelyn Lauder bulletinEven in a tough economy, Evelyn Lauder’s battle against breast cancer is soldiering on.

Mrs. Lauder, who serves as senior corporate vice president of The Estée Lauder Companies, kicked off its 17th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with a cocktail reception at New York’s Neue Galerie on May 26.
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June 9, 2009, 11:04 am

CVS Inaugurates Latest
360 Locale
CVS bulletinCVS/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.
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June 9, 2009, 11:30 am

Audigier to Launch Eponymous Scents
Purveyor of L.A. chic Christian Audigier will introduce men’s and women’s fragrances this August under his eponymous fashion brand. The scents will debut at Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Belk, Bon-Ton, and Ulta in August.
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June 9, 2009, 11:32 am

ICMAD’s 2009 City Awards
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) will honor product and packaging innovation at its Cosmetic Innovators of The Year (CITY) dinner on June 11 in New York City.
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June 9, 2009, 11:34 am

IPDA Awards
HBA Global Expo is now accepting nominations for its annual IPDA (International Package Design Awards) at www.hba-ipda.com, honoring the year’s most innovative packaging creations.
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June 9, 2009, 11:43 am

Clark’s Bashes at Saks
Clarks photo 1Francesco 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.
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May 14, 2009, 3:45 pm

CIBS Ladies’ Day 2009
CIBS bulletin
In their usual manner, the Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) had their annual Ladies Day luncheon at the New York Hilton on May 8.
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May 13, 2009, 12:25 pm

Revlon Names New CEO, Spokesmodel
Revlon bulletin 1Revlon’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.
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May 12, 2009, 3:23 pm

Lesesne Responds to Allegations
Dr Lesesne photoIn 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.
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May 6, 2009, 2:20 pm

Sephora Names New
Marketing SVP

Sharon Rothstein, a seasoned marketing executive most recently of Godiva Chocolatier, will join Sephora May 4 as senior vice president of marketing and a member of its operating committee.
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May 1, 2009, 3:56 pm

Aveda Receives First-Ever C2C Environmental Endorsement
Aveda bulletinAveda 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.
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April 30, 2009, 3:11 pm

NPD, IRI Release
Cross Channel Findings

A new study by the NPD Group and the market re-search firm Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) showed that although total beauty sales were down in both the prestige and mass sectors, consumers tended to switch channels in key categories, representing bright opportunities for retailers in a dark economic landscape.
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April 29, 2009, 4:01 pm

Origins Kicks Off
Nationwide Recycling Effort
Origins bulletinThe natural and environmentally-minded beauty brand Origins is initiating a nationwide recycling effort for Earth Month.
full story

April 28, 2009, 1:31 pm

YSL, Bloomingdale’s
Fete New Men’s Scent
YSL bulletinYSL 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.
full story

April 28, 2009, 1:53 pm

Clarins Meets U.S. Hispanic Media Market
Clarins bulletin
In an intimate presentation by Rose-Marie CastanoClarins’ international public relations director—the French cosmetics brand introduced itself to magazine editors in the U.S. Hispanic market.
full story

April 28, 2009, 1:55 pm

Scent Education
A new program co-created by The Fragrance Foundation will bring scent education to kids in 5,000 elementary schools across the country.
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April 28, 2009, 1:31 pm

IFF Appoints McEwen
IFF bulletinInternational 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.
full story

April 23, 2009, 12:17 pm

Slatkin to Receive
Legends Award
Slatkin bulletinHarry 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.
full story

April 23, 2009, 12:17 pm

ModelCo At Bendel’s
ModelCo bulletinThe 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.
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April 23, 2009, 12:17 pm

Ganter, Reith Venture Out
Cosmetic industry veterans Sylvie Ganter and William Reith have founded Atelier Cologne North America—a firm that will market, manage and distribute luxury brands in the specialty store sector. Ms. Ganter, the former president of Selective Beauty Corporation, will serve as CEO while Mr. Reith, a former executive at Hermès and Fresh, will act as president.
full story

April 23, 2009, 12:17 pm

Jane Files for Chapter 11
Jane & Company, the Baltimore-based mass retail cosmetics company, filed petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code today.
full story

April 7, 2009, 3:35 pm

Stila to File for Bankruptcy?
Rumors circulated today that Stila, the Sun Capital Partners, Inc.-owned makeup brand would file for bankruptcy.
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April 7, 2009, 3:35 pm

Branching with Arden
Arden bulletin photoElizabeth 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.

April 7, 2009, 2:28 pm

De Villeplée Promoted at IFF
De Villeplee photoInternational Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has promoted Christophe de Villeplée to vice president, fine fragrance and beauty care worldwide—a newly-created position.
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April 7, 2009, 2:39 pm

Chromavis Unveils
NY Showroom
Chromavis photoChromavis, 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.
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April 7, 2009, 2:42 pm

Spring Has Sprung at DKNYDKNY bulletin photoDonna 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.
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April 7, 2009, 3:01 pm

Lilly Pulitzer Dazzles at Bloomingdale’s
Lily Pulitzer photoLilly 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.
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April 7, 2009, 3:07 pm

Bumble and Bumble to Sustain Partnership with Broadway’s Hair
Bumble and bumble photo
As last year’s revival of the renowned musical Hair transitions to Broadway, Bumble and bumble will continue to serve as its exclusive hair care partner, providing full access to all of its products and services, the company announced.
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April 7, 2009, 3:11 pm

Teen Vogue Names Readers’ Favorite Beauty Brands
Teen Vogue photoTeen 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.
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April 7, 2009, 3:19 pm

FiFis to Welcome
Celebrity Guests

MarcBecause 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.
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April 1, 2009, 12:21 pm

Jacobs to be Honored at FiFis
Widely beloved (and reportedly engaged) fashion and fragrance designer Marc Jacobs will receive the Hall of Fame Award at this year’s FiFis, The Fragrance Foundation announced today.
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March 27, 2009, 3:16 pm

Board Approves Lauder Succession Plan
Fabrizio Freda photoThe 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.

March 26, 2009, 2:33 pm

Schwakoff Receives
CIBS Scholarship

CIBS bulletinThe 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.

March 26, 2009, 2:38 pm

Beckman Named President
of FFG

Beckman photoRichard 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.
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March 25, 2009, 3:53 pm

ABC Soup
Tea time—the first week of April. Call the babysitter.

March 24, 2009, 3:10 pm

Fragrance Foundation Announces New FiFi Category
The Fragrance Foundation announced today the creation of a brand new FiFi award category for Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year 2008—honoring the “actual ‘juice’ of a fine fragrance,” stated the organization’s president, Rochelle Bloom.
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March 24, 2009, 11:51 am

Space NK’s Kinnaird
Awarded MBE

Nicky Kinnaird photoSpace.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.
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March 24, 2009, 11:55 am

Darland Named President,
N.A. of Dior Perfumes

Terry Darland photoTwenty-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.
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March 23, 2009, 3:43 pm

Zorbit Resources
Zorbit bulletin photoCosmetic World would like to congratulate Zorbit Resources on becoming our first online advertiser.

March 23, 2009, 12:21 pm

FiFis, CEW Beauty Awards Announce Finalists
The Fragrance Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2009 FiFi Awards; see them here The FiFi Finalists Breakfast will take place on Friday, April 24 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, during which nominees will be announced and a handful of FiFis will be presented.
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March 18, 2009, 1:34 pm

Grand Green Gibbons
Mike Gibbons photoThe 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.

March 18, 2009, 1:22 pm

Brestle to Retire
Dan Brestle photoDan 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
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March 18, 2009, 3:15 pm

HBA Sponsors CEW, ICMAD
HBA Global Expo announced that it will support two key industry associations in 2009: Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD).
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March 18, 2009, 1:18 pm

Rahme Fetes Brooklyn
at Saks

Bond bulletin photo 1Laurice 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.
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Arnold to Retire
in September

Susan Arnold photoProcter & 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.
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FiFi’s Fete Paris Hilton; Parlux Renews License
FiFi bulletin 1Parlux 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.
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Firmenich at Women of Achievement Gala
Firmenich bulletin 1On 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.
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Fragrance Foundation Appoints 4 to Associate Board
The Fragrance Foundation has announced the addition of four members to its Associate Board, which was established in 2005 and is composed of middle management fragrance executives.
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Foundation to Host
New Breakfast Series

In other Fragrance Foundation news, the organization will introduce a series of gatherings hosted by its board members, beginning April 22 with Donald Loftus, president and CEO of P&G Prestige Products, Inc.
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Glamour, Essie Formulate Commemorative Nail Shade
Glmaour bulletin EssieGlamour magazine partnered with Essie nail polish to create a limited-edition color called Glamour DO, in celebration of the magazine’s 70th anniversary.

The name was selected by glamour.com readers in a poll earlier this year, and the first 5,000 people to sign up online on March 10 at noon will receive a bottle of the polish, which is not available in stores.

Art of Packaging Awards
Invitations to the Pratt Institute and Luxe Pack Art of Packaging Award gala on April 21 are in the mail. The event, which will be held at the University Club in New York City, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Marc Rosen Scholarship for Graduate Packaging Design.
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Bond No. 9 Design Contest
When Bond No. 9 introduced its latest men’s fragrance, Brooklyn, last month, its graffiti-designed bottle brought praise and a barrage of responses from the aficionados of Brooklyn.
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Women’s Health
Taps Nover-Baker

In her first hire as editor in chief, Michele Promaulayko has named Molly Nover-Baker the beauty director of Women's Health—a newly-created position.
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Tova Rocks QVC
During a recent appearance on QVC Germany, Tova Borgnine sold out of her newest fragrance, Ambre D’Oro, before even going on-air.

Kurkdjian is Knighted
Francis KurkdjianOn February 13, 
Takasago perfumer Francis Kurkdjian was awarded the decoration of
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Reynoso Joins
Lancôme
PR Team
Former Ladies’ Home Journal beauty director Patricia Reynoso has joined the Lancôme public relations team as director of its skincare category, effective February 23. Ms. Reynoso will report to Kerry Diamond, vice president of public relations.
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IFF Appoints New
R&D Head

IFF bulletin 1International 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.
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Frédéric Rozé Named President and CEO of L’Oréal USA
Frederic Roze photoL’Oréal USA has named Frédéric Rozé its new president and CEO, effective July 1, 2009.

Mr. Rozé succeeds Laurent Attal, who served as president and CEO for four years and will become the company’s new executive vice president and managing director of research and innovation.
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Retail Revolution
Major vendor sources report cuts in inventory by certain retailers. The pattern has one trace. Those retailers controlled by venture capital investing groups lead this pack. The publicly traded retail groups are cautious but speak openly about the shortfall in sales. The venture capital-owned retailers, however, appear to be gasping silently.

Avon Spotlights Cox
Avon bulletin 1Avon has a new friend in Courteney Cox. The television and film starlet will front the beauty brand’s latest women’s fragrance, Spotlight.

Beauty Ball to Honor Beckman, Lauder
The 34th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball will honor two of the industry’s heaviest hitters: Richard Beckman, president of the Condé Nast Media Group and chief marketing officer of Condé Nast, and William Lauder, CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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Jo Malone
Vanilla & Anise
NP Jo Malone
Category: Fragrance
Launch: September 2009
Claims: Latest addition to the Jo Malone fragrance family, inspired by the rare vanilla orchid (grown only in the floral valleys of Madagascar) that blossoms in the morning, and vanishes by late afternoon.
Key Ingredients: Sicilian bergamot, Tunisian neroli, wild fennel flower, star anise, oldeander, tuberose, frangipani, purple vanilla orchid, Madagascar clove, white amber, vetiver bourbon, vanilla bourbon absolute and tonka.
Stats: 1 oz., $55.00; 3.4 oz., $100.00

Strivectin
Instant Facial Sculpting Cream
NP Strivectin
Category: Skin care
Launch: May 2009
Claims: Multi-functional cream meant to be used twice a day to tighten, tone and lift the skin. Reduces the appearance of lines, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and ear wrinkles. Also redefines cheekbones and the jaw line.
Key Ingredients: Sweet almonds, amino acids and yeast, soy, rye
and anemarrhenae asphodeloides root extracts.
Stats: 1.7 oz., $79.00

NARS
Vintage Nail Polish Collection
NP Nars
Category: Nails
Launch: June 2009
Claims: A resurrection of five of NARS’ discontinued polishes in
celebrations of the brand’s 15th
 anniversary. Available in five shades.
Stats: 0.5 oz., $16.00

DIPTYQUE
L’Eau de Tarocco
NP Diptyque
Category: Fragrance
Launch: May 2009
Claims: The brand’s fourth citrus-themed cologne, inspired by the varied olfactive qualities of oranges. Packaging features illustration of the Atlas foothills, and palm and orange trees.
Key Ingredients: Grapefruit, Florida oranges, cinnamon, Bulgarian rose, safraline (a molecular derivation of saffron), cedar and Somali frankincense.
Stats: 3.4 oz., $98.00; 6.8 oz., $135.00

La Prairie
Advanced Marine Biology
Day Cream SPF 20

NP La Prarie 2
Category: Skin care
Launch: May 2009
Claims: Daily cream that stimulates collagen production, repairs the skin barrier and protects against free radical damage and premature aging.
Key Ingredients: Phytoplankton, sea mayweed, blue seakale, unula, sea starwort, algaes, sea kelp, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter, sea lavender and La Prairie’s cellular complex.
Stats: 1.7 oz., $175.00

Cargo
Water-Resistant Bronzer
NP Cargo
Category: Makeup
Launch: May 2009
Claims: A universally flattering medium bronze shade that stays put through heat, humidity and perspiration.
Key Ingredients: Silicone coating provides better adhesion to the skin and withstands water; micronized light diffusers ensure a non-shiny glow.
Stats: 0.46 oz., $28.00

Prescriptives
All Skins Mineral Makeup 16 Hour Wear/SPF 10
NP Prescriptives
Category: Makeup
Launch: July 2009
Claims: A long-wearing mineral liquid foundation infused with vitamins and minerals. Humidity and sweat-resistant for up to 16 hours and available in 18 shades.
Key Ingredients: Radiance emitting crystals (R.E.C.), amethyst, rose quartz, calcite, flex matrix technology, titanium dioxide and sodium hyaluronate.
Stats: 1 oz., $32.50

La Prairie
Cellular Serum Platinum Rare
NP La Prairie
Category:
Skin care
Launch:
April 2009
Claims: Serum counterpart to the brand’s ultraluxe Cellular Cream Platinum Rare that brightens and
tightens skin and decelerates the aging process.
Key Ingredients: Colloidal platinum, sugar polymer, hesperidin smart crystals, resveratrol, malachite, watercress extract, vitamin B3, kombuchka and La Prairie’s cellular complex.
Stats: 1.0 oz., $650.00

Chantecaille
Nano Gold Energizing Eye Cream
NP Chantecaille
Category: Skin care
Launch: May 2009
Claims: An eye cream that uses nano-technology to deliver pure, 24-karat gold to skin cells, minimizing puffiness and reducing dark circles and inflammation.
Key Ingredients: 24-karat gold, silk, apple plant stem cells (Uttwiler Spatlauber), peptides, Chinese ginseng, caffeine, fruit acids, shea butter, jasmine, mimosa and narcissus flower.
Stats: 0.5 oz., $260.00
Distribution:
Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Frederic Fekkai Salons, Neiman Marcus, Space.NK and select Saks Fifth Avenue locations.

Aveda Sun Care
Hair and Body Cleanser
NP Aveda 1
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: May 2009
Claims: A cleanser that removes chlorine, salt and product residue from the hair and body
Key Ingredients: Corn-derived chelator, a babassu betaine surfactant system, tamanu oil, green tea extract, Vitamin E, certified organic coconut oil and certified organic sunflower seed oil
Stats: 8.5 oz., $20.00

Protective Hair Veil
NP Aveda 2
Category: Hair care
Launch: May 2009
Claims: A lightweight, water-resistant, UV-defense spray that protects color fading, damage and dryness for up to 16 hours.
Key Ingredients: Wintergreen, cinnamon bark, green tea extract, organic sunflower seed oil, vitamin E, certified organic shea butter and coconut and palm oils.
Stats: 3.4 oz., $26.00

After-Sun Hair Masque
NP Aveda 3
Category: Hair care
Launch: May 2009
Claims: A cream mask that moisturizes and restores sun-exposed hair, protecting against free radical damage.
Key Ingredients: Morikue protein, green tea extract, certified organic sunflower seed oil, vitamin E, wintergreen, cinnamon bark, tamanu oil, organic shea butter, coconut and palm oils.
Stats: 4.2 oz., $26.00

Ole Henriksen
African Red Tea Exotic Body Scrub
NP Ole 1
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A brown sugar body scrub enriched with African red tea and vitamin C, designed to renew and hydrate skin.
Key Ingredients: Brown sugar, honey and linseed seed oil with grapefruit, orange and tangerine extracts.
Stats: $65.00

African Red Tea Exotic Body Mask
NP Ole 2
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A spa body mask with botanical actives and antioxidants that repairs, renews and soothes skin after exfoliation.
Key Ingredients: Yogurt, honey, bentonite, kaolin clay, algae and rosehips.
Stats: $65.00

Annick Goutal
Un Matin d’Orage
NP Annick Goutal
Category: Fragrance
Launch: May 2009
Claims: An eau de toilette and body crème developed by perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen, inspired by the scent of rain-drenched white flowers after a storm.
Key Ingredients: Jasmine sambac, soft magnolia, Sicilian lemon, peppery ginger, Indonesian champaca and green perilla.
Stats: 0.33 oz. to 6.8 oz., $29.00-$220.00

Miller Harris
Fleurs de Bois
NP Miller Harris
Category: Fragrance
Launch: May 2009
Claims: The latest addition to Miller Harris’ Ligne de Parfum collection, inspired by an English garden with dewy grass, fresh rain and floral notes.
Key Ingredients: Galbanum, green grass, lemon Sicily, tangerine green, rosemary, rose, jasmine, iris, oakmoss, patchouli, santal, vetiver and birch.
Stats: 1.7 oz., $95.00; 3.4 oz., $140.00

Estée Lauder
Pleasures Splash
NP-Estee 1
Category: Fragrance
Launch: April 2009
Claims: Three all-over body splashes inspired by the liveliest notes within the classic Estée Lauder fragrance, Pleasures, created in 1995. Collection includes: Baie Rose Peony Splash, Jasmine Violet Splash and Sandalwood Amber Splash.
Stats: 8.1 oz., $52.00

Double Wear Stay-In-Place ShadowCreme
NP-Estee 2
Category: Color
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A creamy, long-wearing eye shadow with buildable coverage that lasts up to 15 hours. Packaged in an airtight glass jar and available in ten ultra-pigmented shades.
Key Ingredients: Film formers, antioxidants and optical diffusers.
Stats: $17.50

Double Wear Stay-In-Place
Eye Pencil

NP-Estee 3
Category: Color
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A creamy pencil with an easy-to-blend and water resistant formula that practically melts into skin and lasts up to 12 hours. Available in seven rich shades.
Key Ingredients: Silicone, color brilliance pigments, vitamin E and jojoba oil.
Stats: $19.00



Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment
NP-Estee 4
Category: Skincare
Launch: May 2009
Claims: A gentle alternative to micro-dermabrasion and 30% glycolic acid peels that eliminates rough skin and the appearance of pores in just one application.
Key Ingredients: Thermal technology, MicroSpheres, glucosamine, salicylic acid, sunflower seed cake and barley, cucumber fruit and licorice extracts.
Stats: 2.5 oz., $49.50

CLARINS
Sunshine Fragrance Moisturizing Body Lotion
NP Clarins 1
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A moisturizing body lotion that lightly fragrances the skin and has calming aromatic benefits.
Key Ingredients: Watermelon, mimosa tenuiflora, linden, chamomile, essential oils of Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, ylang-ylang, Madagascan clove, patchouli and griffonia simplicifolia.
Stats: 8.8 oz., $38.00

Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Gel
NP Clarins 2
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: April 2009
Claims: Strengthens the dermal structure of skin between the base of the breasts and chin, optimizing bust support. Intended for morning use, it revitalizes and tightens skin to create a “natural bra” effect.
Key Ingredients: Vu sua extract, oat sugars, katafray and vitamin E
Stats: 1.7 oz., $58.00

Bust Beauty Firming Lotion
NP Clarins 3
Category: Bath and Body
Launch: April 2009
Claims: Comforts and enhances the fragile skin of the décolleté and optimizes collagen production to ensure bust beauty. Preferably used as an evening treatment.
Key Ingredients: Vu sua extract, bocoa extract, katafray, pomegranate, centella siatica, vitamin B5 and sunflower phospholipids.
Stats: 1.7 oz., $54.00

STELLA McCARTNEY
Sheer Stella

Category: Fragrance
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A limited edition flanker to the original Stella fragrance, inspired by a romantic and wild garden on the first warm days of summer.
Key Ingredients: Sparkling green apple, frosted lemon, peony, roses and amber.
Stats: 3.3 oz., $58.00

PRESCRIPTIVES
Calyx Sheer Exhilaration
NP-Prescriptives

Category: Fragrance
Launch: May 2009
Claims: An energizing, limited-edition version of the Calyx scent originally introduced in 1985, which served as the inspiration for Prescriptives’ tropical-hued summer 2009 color collection.
Key Ingredients: Passion fruit, mango, guava, lily, jasmine, sandalwood and vetiver.
Stats: 1.7 oz., $38.50

DAVID YURMAN
Luxurious Body Cream
NP David Yurman 1Category: Fragrance
Launch: January 2009
Claims: A soothing and hydrating body cream scented with the original David Yurman fragrance. Packaged in a glass jar with a faceted, cable-trimmed gold cap.
Key Ingredients: Florals, exotic woods and amber.
Stats: 6.7 oz., $90.00

Chloé
Chloé Lisy
Chloe NP 1Category: Fragrance
Launch: March 2009
Claims: A purse spray featuring a subtle variation of the original Chloé eau de parfum, distilling its velvety, powdery interior. Available in a limited-edition, blush-colored leather case, which will be re-launched each year in a new color.
Key Ingredients: Pink peppercorns, sandalwood and tonka bean.
Stats: 0.5 oz., $100.00; with leather case, $150.00

NARS
Duo Concealer
NP Nars photo 1
Category: Color
Launch: February 2009
Claims: Palette featuring two complementary concealer shades, providing crease-resistant and opaque coverage for facial redness, blemishes and under eye shadows. Available in three shade combinations.
Key Ingredients: Turmeric root extract and vitamin C.
Stats: $30.00

NARS
Hungry Heart Blush DuoNP Nars photo 2Category: Color
Launch: February 2009
Claims: Blush compact with two shades: a gold-flecked pink for sculpting and a golden ivory for highlighting.
Key Ingredients: Micronized powder, radiance-reflecting pigments and glitter.
Stats: $37.00

AVEDA
Light the Way Earth Month Candle

Aveda NP gifCategory: Home fragrance
Launch: April 2009
Claims: A limited edition soy wax candle created in honor of Earth Day—of which 100% of proceeds will benefit clean water rights programs around the world.
Key Ingredients: Certified organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage.
Stats: 2.8 oz., $10.00

CLINIQUE
High Impact Curling Mascara

clinique mascara NP gifCategory: Makeup
Launch: February 2009
Claims: The tenth addition to Clinique’s mascara portfolio provides volume and curl for 24 hours. Available in two shades that can be removed with warm water.
Key Ingredients: Lightweight polymers, silica and an exclusive curved brush.
Stats: $14.00

TOMMY HILFIGER
Dreaming Pearl Shimmer Body Pour

Tommy NP gifCategory: Fragrance
Launch: February 2009
Claims: A limited edition golden body sheen lightly scented with the Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger fragrance.
Key Ingredients: Micro-particles, peach, freesia, tuberose, white hibiscus, white wood and orris.
Stats: 6.7 oz., $50.00

MICHAEL KORS
Island Michael Kors
Bermuda Collection

Michael Kors gif
Category:
Fragrance
Launch: February 2009
Claims: The latest addition to the limited-edition Island series, inspired by Bermuda’s tropical scenery and country club chic.
Key Ingredients: Freesia, hibiscus, cassis buds, white tiare blossoms, pink peony, orange flower, jasmine sambac, passion flower, driftwood, soft skin accord and cedarwood.
Stats: 1.7-oz. EDP spray, $62.00; 5-oz. lotion, $28.00; and 0.5-oz. lip gloss, $12.00.

KINERASE
C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment
Kinerase product gif
Category: Skincare
Launch: January 2009
Claims: A serum that serves as an alternative to in-office dermatological procedures, reducing the appearance of wrinkles in 28 days.
Key Ingredients: Snap-8, BV-OSC, kinetin, green tea eco, vitamin E, betaglucan and sodium hyaluronate.
Stats: 1.0 oz., $98.00

AVEDA
Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray
Aveda product 1 gif
Category: Fragrance
Launch: November 2008
Claims: A 100% naturally-derived fragrance inspired by Indian attar perfumes to commemorate Aveda’s 30th anniversary. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials.
Key Ingredients: Certified organic rose, sandalwood, geranium and neroli oils.
Stats: 1.0 oz., $70.00

CLINIQUE
Turnaround Radiance Peel Once-a-Week System

Category:
Skincare
Launch: December 2008
Claims: Two-phased exfoliation system meant to be used weekly for two months.
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, acetyl glucosamine, lactobionic acid, rice bran extract, salvia sclarea, chestnut extract, sea whip extract, sodium hyaluronate, linoleic acid, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin.
Stats: Eight 0.1-oz. Radiance Peel vials and one 0.5-oz. Calming Cream tube, $55.00.

CLINIQUE
Turnaround Instant Facial
Clinique 2 gif
Category: Skincare
Launch: December 2008
Claims: A five-minute cream mask combining physical and chemical exfoliation, which minimizes dullness, flaking and fine lines.
Key Ingredients: Chestnut extract, salicylic acid, acetyl glucosamine and salvia sclarea extract.
Stats: 2.5 oz., $36.50

CLINIQUE
Turnaround Body
Body Smoothing Cream


Clinique product 1Category: Skincare
Launch: December 2008
Claims: Moisturizes and exfoliates knees, shoulders and legs through a multi-level, time-released process.
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, acetyl glucosamine, urea, squalane and shea butter.
Stats: 5 oz., $28.50

Chloé
The New Crème Collection
Chloe photo
Category:
Fragrance
Launch: November 2008
Claims: A four-piece ancillary collection to the Chloe eau de parfum comprising a bath crème, body scrub, body crème and candle.
Stats: Bath Crème, Body Creamy Scrub and Body Crème—all 5 oz. for $85.00. Perfumed candle, 300 g for $65.00.

REDKEN
Real Control Overnight Treat
Redken gif
Category: Hair care
Launch: November 2008
Claims: A lightweight
overnight lotion designed
to treat dense, dry and chemically damaged hair during sleep.
Key Ingredients: Cataionic
conditioners, protein,
ceramide and shea butter
Stats: 3.4 oz., $19.95

 

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Women’s Health Steps Up
Women's Health photo

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.

            Honorees this year included actress Marcia Cross, journalist Lisa Ling, television executive Lauren Zalaznick and corporate honoree The Container Store
June 15, 2009, 4:00 pm

Clinique Dines Out
Clinque photos
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
Mothers 1The 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 photo 1Dior 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

Givaudan 1Cosmetic 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).

As part of its involvement with the NYRP’s Million Trees NYC program—a citywide initiative to plant one million trees within the city’s five boroughs over the next decade—Givaudan donated $25,000 toward the planting and care of cherry tree and crab apple tree groves in Riverside Drive Park.
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June 10, 2009, 2:46 pm


Maesa Fetes Zorbit Merger

Maesa photo 1The Maesa Group is becoming increasingly multi-dimentional.

The 12 year-old beauty firm celebrated its merger with Zorbit Resources at the Hudson Terrace in New York City on May 13 with partners, clients and friends.

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
LuxePack 1The 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

NatoriIntimate 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.

“Lingerie and fragrance are quite possibly the most intimate products a woman can wear,” the designer said in an exclusive interview at her Manhattan showroom. “And in a way, fragrance is even more personal than lingerie. It’s a way of expressing yourself to yourself, like a secret.”
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June 10, 2009, 12:27 pm

Stars Shine At 37th FiFis
FiFi photo 1With 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
Marc Jacobs 1The enigmatic nymphet in a Nabakov novel, the heroine of Broadway’s Damn Yankees and now the latest fragrance from fashion wiz Marc JacobsLola, 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.

Developed as the latest self-standing fragrance pillar for the illustrious Marc Jacobs brand, Lola will ultimately reach 2,200 doors in the U.S. and 12,000 doors worldwide, said Lori Singer, group vice president of global
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

Michael Kors 1Come 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.
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June 8, 2009, 11:48 am


Beauty Fashion’s FiFi Fete

BF 1On 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 CompaniesDan 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
ASP photo 1The 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.
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May 15, 2009, 11:37 am


Chromavis Fetes New Offices

Chromavis photo 1Leading cosmetics creator and manufacturer Chromavis feted the opening of its first-ever U.S. showroom last April 22 alongside partners, clients and friends.

Chromavis was formed as a result of the 2008 merger between Gamma Croma and Clavis, with an accumulated 25 years in the beauty business.
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May 13, 2009, 1:39 pm


Insider’s Choice at CEW Beauty Awards

CEW Beauty 1A 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

Aerin Lauder photo 1With 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.

Private Collection Jasmine White Moss began as Formula #546AQ— conceived by Estée alongside the International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) team in June 1989. Never completed in her lifetime, it remained untouched in the IFF archives for decades, until Aerin decided to revisit the juice a year and a half ago.
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May 12, 2009, 1:23 pm


Top Lauder Mgmt Restructured

Fabrizio Freda photoThe 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 photo 1Chanel 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

FGI photo 1Four 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.

Panelists included: P&G’s president of global personal beauty, Gina Drosos; Space NK founder and president, Nicky Kinnaird; John Demsey, group president of The Estée Lauder Companies; and Pauline Brown, managing director of The Carlyle Group.
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May 5, 2009, 10:26 am


Self
Names 10th Annual Beauty Award Winners

Self photo 1Self 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

FiFi 1Five 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.

Click here to see finalists. Click here for photos.

April 28, 2009, 4:19 pm


YouTube Starlet-Turned-Beauty Entrepreneur

Lauren Luke 1Internet 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.

The charismatic 27 year-old single mother has no professional makeup experience, but her relatability to YouTube viewers across the globe has garnered a built-in network of consumers, said Tom Butkiewicz, president of Zorbit Resources, which manufactured packaging for the line.
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April 28, 2009, 1:19 pm


Art of Packaging Marks 20 Years

Marc Rosen photo 1On 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

Mandy photo 1Natural 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.

Comprising Ms. Aftel’s perfume works, her research and writings, and a vast collection of rare books, raw materials and artifacts pertaining to the history of natural scent, the exhibit will run from April 18 to May 11. Ms. Aftel’s collection is so extensive that the exhibit only represents about one-twentieth of all her personal memorabilia, she said.
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April 23, 2009, 10:16 am


Dior Beauty’s New President

Dior photo 1Christian 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.
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April 23, 2009, 11:36 am


CEW Ponders ‘New Retail Reality’
CEW photo

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

Lezlee Westine photoAfter 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.

Ms. Westine succeeds former Council president and CEO Pamela Bailey, who left the organization to head the Grocery Manufactuers Association. Mark Pollak, who served as interim president and CEO, will return to his former position as executive vice president and assistant secretary.
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April 8, 2009, 12:48 pm


Starry-Eyed Parlux: Jay-Z, Rihanna
and Kanye Scents To Come

Jay-Z Rihanna and Kanye West
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

Chanel photo 1French actress Audrey Tautou is hopping a night train to Istanbul next month in a new promotion for Chanel No. 5.

Helmed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who directed Ms. Tautou in Amelie and A Very Long Engagement, a two-and-a-half minute version of the short film will debut online at chaneln5.com on May 5, followed by 30-, 45- and 60-second television commercial iterations this fall.
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April 6, 2009, 5:11 pm


Avon, Lacroix Serve Up Absinthe-Inspired Fragrance

Avon photo 1Avon 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

Lauder photo 1In 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.

Dr. Daniel Maes, senior vice president of research and development, worldwide for The Estée Lauder Companies—who has been with the company for 22 years—will retire in July. His culminating formulation, Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, bows globally that same month.
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March 27, 2009, 12:02 pm


Michael Marcus Brand Fetes 10-Year Anniversary with New Distribution, Launche
s

Michael Marcus photo 1Dallas-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

Eickmeyer photoLongtime store designer for Clinique International and Estée Lauder Companies veteran Robert Eickmeyer passed away from leukemia Monday, March 9 at the age of 80.

Mr. Eickmeyer joined the company as a freelancer in 1968, came in-house in 1970 and in 1994 was named senior vice president of store design for Clinique International. He conceived the first functional Clinique counters in U.S. department stores—unique for their sit-down consultation areas and private lab rooms—and opened the first international Clinique freestanding store in Budapest.
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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

Agon photo 1-2L’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 photoWomen’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

BeautyBall photo 1Leonard 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.

The newly-brunette songstress and M.A.C Viva Glam spokesmodel was talking to John Demsey, group president of The Estée Lauder Companies, who, alongside roughly 460 beauty and publishing luminaries, had come out to honor William Lauder and Richard Beckman—the Beautiful Apple Award recipients at this year’s March of Dimes Beauty Ball.
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March 18, 2009, 12:14 pm


Givaudan Taps Male Psyche
Givaudan photo 1Givaudan, 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.

“We’re looking at men from a primal aspect, to decode what his primal motives are,” explained Kate Greene, Givaudan’s vice president of marketing, fine fragrances. “We’re not just simplifying him to what women want, but recognizing the two genders with two different agendas.”
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March 18, 2009, 1:08 pm

Quality, Not Quantity: PCPC Convenes In Boca
PCPC photo 1The 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
ModelCo photo 1Founded 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
marc rosen photoEach 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

Rouge G de GuerlainFor 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.

“The Guerlain woman is naked,” he said—noting that the brand adorns its consumers exclusively with cosmetics, fragrance and skincare—“which makes the product development and design process even more unrestricted.”
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Prada Introduces Ephemeral Infusions
Prada photo 1This 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.

Notes in the Ephemeral Infusion Collection have been alcoholically extracted, which gives them a subdued quality, stated Puig Beauty & Fashion Group, which holds the Prada fragrance license.
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March 10, 2009, 10:51 am


DKNY Launches First Men’s Stand-Alone

DKNY photo 1-2With 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
Khoury CEW 1Karyn 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.

Having worked at The Estée Lauder Companies for 27 years, Ms. Khoury discussed how the fragrance lanscape has changed, how the company is coping with the current economic climate and the most important lessons she’s learned throughout her tenure.
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March 6, 2009, 4:04 pm


Giannini Unveils Second Women’s Gucci Scent

Gucci photo 1For 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.

With a hand-sketched motif of flowers and butterflies, the Flora pattern will for the first time appear in graphic black and white for the new fragrances’ inner packaging.
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March 6, 2009, 10:06 am


New Wave Gifts at Grammy Suite

New Wave photosNew 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 photo 1Vera Wang’s Princess fragrance is setting the stage for an encore performance. Again.

The designer is set to launch the second limited-edition flanker to Princess, entitled Vera Wang Rock Princess, in April. With edgier positioning and an eye-catching onyx bottle, the fragrance targets “a rebellious and daring downtown girl that’s all about music, fashion and spirit,” said Dennis Keogh, senior vice president of U.S. marketing for Coty Prestige, Vera Wang’s fragrance licensor. Of Princess’ multiple flankers, Mr. Keogh said, “There are many facets to the lives of the Princess target consumer. She is constantly looking for new ways to express herself, and the flanker activity appeals to this spirit of self-expression.”
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March 4, 2009, 4:42 pm


Dior, Vanity Fair Fight Global Poverty

Dior Vanity Fair 4 photosDior 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.

Held at the Environment space on Beverly Boulevard, guests included Paul Haggis, Josh Brolin, Diane Lane, Charlize Theron and Dior’s Pamela Baxter, Terry Darland and Dianne Vavra.
March 4, 2009, 2:34 pm


Marie Claire Fetes New Reality Show

Marie Claire photoOn 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
Elle Garnier photoFor 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.

The magazine partnered with Garnier to create a “Beach Chic” Green Room backstage, where presenters, winners and VIPs received Swarovski-encrusted Nutritioniste Bags, ear buds and Maybelline Great Lash mascara.
March 4, 2009, 2:56 pm