Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
fragrance
Beauty
The Best of BoF 2024: A Return to Beauty Retail
Tweens went shopping in 2024, but so did just about everybody else. Massive gains in online sales were still dwarfed by in-store purchases, especially at specialty retailers, and foot traffic is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels next year.
The Best of BoF 2024: A Return to Beauty Retail
Tweens went shopping in 2024, but so did just about everybody else. Massive gains in online sales were still dwarfed by in-store purchases, especially at specialty retailers, and foot traffic is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels next year.
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Skincare’s Secret Weapon
Meet the tiny lab in Florida making the viral formulas you’ve been craving for the last four years — and those you’ll be craving tomorrow.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Skincare’s Secret Weapon
Meet the tiny lab in Florida making the viral formulas you’ve been craving for the last four years — and those you’ll be craving tomorrow.
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: You’re Such a Tool
Brushes for makeup, hair, and even serum (really) are poised to go big in 2025.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: You’re Such a Tool
Brushes for makeup, hair, and even serum (really) are poised to go big in 2025.
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Lipstick You Can Snuggle
Interior design’s shaggy, furry texture boom has already influenced the latest wave of cosmetic launches — and indicates more softness to come.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Lipstick You Can Snuggle
Interior design’s shaggy, furry texture boom has already influenced the latest wave of cosmetic launches — and indicates more softness to come.
Beauty
Fine Fragrances Are Getting a New Gourmet Twist
The fragrance boom is being driven by “neo-gourmands,” experimental and offbeat scents that take food notes like cold milk or sea salt to artisanal dimensions.
Fine Fragrances Are Getting a New Gourmet Twist
The fragrance boom is being driven by “neo-gourmands,” experimental and offbeat scents that take food notes like cold milk or sea salt to artisanal dimensions.
Beauty
What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative landscape.
What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative landscape.
Beauty
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Beauty
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
Beauty
The Founders Pushing African Fragrance Into the Mainstream
Across the continent, a handful of nascent brands are attempting to kickstart the continent’s own niche perfume moment. Success will take mastery of retail, e-commerce and branding across borders.
The Founders Pushing African Fragrance Into the Mainstream
Across the continent, a handful of nascent brands are attempting to kickstart the continent’s own niche perfume moment. Success will take mastery of retail, e-commerce and branding across borders.
Technology
The Same Tech Behind ChatGPT Is Being Used to Produce Novel Fragrances
Artificial intelligence is being used to create new ingredients and guide perfumers. But some say the technology doesn’t pass the smell test.
The Same Tech Behind ChatGPT Is Being Used to Produce Novel Fragrances
Artificial intelligence is being used to create new ingredients and guide perfumers. But some say the technology doesn’t pass the smell test.
Beauty
Can ‘Dupe’ Fragrance Brands Make The Real Thing?
Dossier, a brand known for its affordable imitations (known as ‘dupes’) has branched out to offer its own original scents. Making them as popular as its core offering could be a stretch.
Can ‘Dupe’ Fragrance Brands Make The Real Thing?
Dossier, a brand known for its affordable imitations (known as ‘dupes’) has branched out to offer its own original scents. Making them as popular as its core offering could be a stretch.
Luxury
LVMH’s Fendi Names New CEO Amid Management Reshuffle
LVMH Fashion Group’s managing director Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou will add CEO of the Roman brand to his responsibilities, according to an internal announcement.
LVMH’s Fendi Names New CEO Amid Management Reshuffle
LVMH Fashion Group’s managing director Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou will add CEO of the Roman brand to his responsibilities, according to an internal announcement.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.