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Fashion weeks
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Profiles
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Kiehl's Opens European Flagship on London's Carnaby Street
Kiehl's has opened its second standalone West End boutique and European flagship store at 43 Carnaby Street. The 1,300 sq ft, two-floor location launched on 1st October 2026 and features a content creator studio and interactive retail experiences.
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Armani 15% stake sale draws luxury beauty
Giorgio Armani's will mandates the sale of a 15% stake in his fashion empire within 18 months of his death, with L'Oréal, LVMH, and EssilorLuxottica named
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Kim Kardashian confirms Skims Beauty launch for 2027
Kim Kardashian has confirmed her Skims Beauty line will launch next year, marking her third major venture into the cosmetics category following KKW Beauty
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GEKA's Bavarian hub drives global mascara
At its integrated Bechhofen center, GEKA combines industrial precision, co-creation workshops, and sustainability efforts to serve nearly 180 beauty
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Gulf Fragrance Brands Target Latin America's Growing Market
Middle Eastern perfume houses are expanding into Latin America, where fragrance makes up 65% of beauty sales. E-commerce giant Mercado Libre has onboarded brands like Afnan and Emper Perfumes following the Beautyworld Middle East trade show.
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NYFW Spring 2027 Beauty Trends: Bold Lips and Messy Knots
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 runways showed seven key beauty directions, marking a shift from minimalism to bold color and textured
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Space NK CEO on Retail Reinvention and 2026 Advent Calendars
Space NK's new CEO discusses the award-winning Oxford Circus flagship as the retailer adds Sarah Creal Beauty.
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Beauty Brands Partner with Film and TV for New Product
A surge in collaborations between beauty brands and entertainment properties is creating new product lines tied to major movies and TV shows.
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H&M and SHOWstudio Debut Interactive Tech at AW26 Show
H&M partnered with Nick Knight's SHOWstudio for an Autumn/Winter 2026 London Fashion Week show titled 'H&M&YOU&I'.
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New York Fashion Week Spring 2027 Beauty Trends
New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027 has set the season's beauty direction, with trends including retro glamour, blonzed glows, and undone hair.
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London Fashion Week SS27 Off-Schedule Shows Announced
Dazed details six independent designer presentations happening outside the official BFC calendar for London Fashion Week SS27, including debuts from R&M
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Rainy Day Style Dominates New York Fashion Week 2026
Street style at New York Fashion Week showed how to dress for heavy rain without sacrificing style, focusing on functional accessories and strategic
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THG Beauty Revenue Rises 5.9% in H1 2026
THG's Beauty division reported revenue of £500.2 million for the first half of 2026, driven by Lookfantastic, TikTok Shop, and K-beauty.
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Trinny London, 111SKIN, Paula's Choice, Glow Recipe Launch
Trinny London debuts a 30-shade skin tint, 111SKIN launches an at-home chemical peel, Paula's Choice releases a peptide moisturizer with Hannah Waddingham
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Emma Simpson-Scott named CEO of Space NK
Space NK has appointed its former CMO Emma Simpson-Scott as Chief Executive Officer, effective 13 September. She succeeds Andy Lightfoot, who departs after a decade leading the luxury beauty retailer.
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Charlotte Tilbury, Dior and Too Faced Reinvent Loose Powder
Major beauty brands are launching new loose setting powders, marking a major shift as the product is reinvented for modern, skin-health-conscious consumers
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Ancorotti Expands Full-Service Perfume Operations
Italian beauty subcontractor Ancorotti Group is accelerating its full-service perfume division with a new 23-million-euro automated factory, aiming for 15
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Armani Beauty Celebrates Cinema at the Venice Film Festival
For the ninth year, Armani Beauty was the official beauty sponsor of the Venice Film Festival, launching a new men's fragrance, hosting ambassador events
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ALPOL Cosmétique Unveils Three Hybrid Sun Protections
French manufacturer ALPOL Cosmétique has prioritized hybrid daily protection, launching three new SPF 50+ products combining sun care with skincare and
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Subscription rule changes offer operational
Tighter regulations on subscription traps could provide beauty brands with a clearer signal of genuine customer demand, improving inventory and fulfilment
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Packaging Design and Messaging Build Trust on Wellness
A report explains how beauty product packaging must do more than catch the eye to earn consumer trust. Clear messaging, credible claims, and informative labeling help shoppers understand a product's purpose and differentiate it from similar formulas.
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Cosmoprof Asia 2026 expands with dedicated
The Cosmoprof Asia 2026 B2B beauty trade show in Hong Kong will feature an expanded fragrance programme and targets over 78,000 visitors.
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Ancorotti Expands Perfume Manufacturing Capacity
Italian beauty contract manufacturer Ancorotti is expanding its turnkey perfume business with a new automated factory in Crema, targeting EUR 15 million in
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Belle en Mer Revives Aquatonale with Five Marine Beauty
The French marine biotechnology group Aquatonale, placed into administration in late 2025, has been acquired and renamed Belle en Mer.
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Estée Lauder Announces New Leadership for Luxury Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Justin Boxford as Global President of Luxury Beauty Brands, promoted Erica Kwok to Senior VP and General Manager of
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Estée Lauder Reshapes Luxury Beauty Leadership for 2026
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a series of senior leadership changes across its luxury beauty portfolio ahead of Sandra Main's retirement as
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Upgrades Anti-Aging Serum with NAD+ Tech
Dr. Barbara Sturm has launched an enhanced Super Anti-Aging Serum featuring new bioactives and NAD+ supporting ingredients.
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Ulta Beauty Selects 8 Brands for 2026 MUSE Accelerator
Ulta Beauty has chosen eight early-stage beauty brands for its 2026 MUSE Accelerator program, offering funding and mentorship.
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Charlotte Tilbury partners with Practical Magic 2
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has been named the exclusive make-up, skin care and fragrance partner for the upcoming Warner Bros. Film Practical Magic 2.
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Haus Labs Taps Emily in Paris Star for Concealer Campaign
Lady Gaga's Haus Labs features actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, 63, in its new 'We Love Concealer' campaign to celebrate beauty at every age.
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Huda Beauty Launches Ultra Snatched with Cardi B
Huda Beauty has expanded its Easy Bake franchise with the Ultra Snatched line, created in partnership with rapper Cardi B.
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Liberty's 2026 beauty advent calendar
Liberty's 2026 beauty advent calendar, starring Helena Bonham Carter, is its biggest campaign yet. The £285 calendar has 29 products worth over £1,300.
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Wildsmith wins sustainability award
Wildsmith Skin won the Sustainability & Purpose award at TheIndustry.beauty Innovators Awards 2026. CEO Katherine Pye detailed the brand's core values and its practical approach to embedding responsibility across product development, packaging, and customer experience.
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Victoria Beckham Beauty Turns First Profit
Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty business has recorded its first operating profit after 18 years, with 2025 figures showing a £7.3 million profit
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Aptar designs custom pump for L'Occitane
Aptar Beauty created a custom refillable pump for L'Occitane's new hand care line. It has a special alignment system and a precise 500 μl dose.
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Bérangère Fromont's République Portrays
Photographer Bérangère Fromont's new book and exhibition, République, presents elegant portraits of the young skateboarders at Paris's Place de la République.
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Aptar Beauty grows 4% with new technology
Aptar Beauty's Xavier Joseph says the global beauty market is growing at 4% annually, but faces complexity from formula changes and sustainability demands
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Jo Malone London debuts WildWash dog shampoo
Jo Malone London has entered the pet grooming market with a permanent Orange & Cedarwood Dog Shampoo, created in partnership with British brand WildWash.
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Anthropologie's 2026 Beauty Calendars Launch
Anthropologie's 2026 beauty advent calendars are available for $98 and $50. They feature brands like L'Occitane and ILIA Beauty and often sell out fast.
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Dolly Parton on Motherhood and Infertility
Following Dolly Parton's death, her public views on infertility and choosing not to parent are being revisited.
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Target Beauty Studio launches September 10
Target Corporation launches its Target Beauty Studio in over 600 stores and online on September 10. The new section offers more than 1,600 products from 90 brands, with over two-thirds being new to the retailer.
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Vaseline Rebrands to 'Baseline' After Viral
Vaseline has temporarily rebranded to 'Baseline' on social media, embracing a pronunciation from a viral video by Korean creator Min Day.
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Fenty Beauty, Olaplex, Ouai launch August 6
Fenty Beauty updates its Pro Filt'r foundation with a new formula and 50 shades. Olaplex launches a hairspray, and Ouai introduces a fig fragrance.
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Chopova Lowena opens first store in London
Fashion brand Chopova Lowena has opened its first standalone store in London's Bethnal Green, launching a special capsule collection for the opening.
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Ulta Beauty Q2 sales rise 8.9% to $3bn
Ulta Beauty reported an 8.9% increase in net sales to $3bn for the second quarter of 2026, driven by K-beauty and its Space NK acquisition.
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LVMH appoints Alexandre Oulès COO of Beauty Division
LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division, reporting to Véronique Courtois, named Chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and LVMH's Beauty Division in February 2026. Tickets are now available for the 25th anniversary of the Pure Beauty Awards, taking place on 15 October 2026 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, UK.
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Bob Carlos Clarke's Darkly Charged Erotica Revisited
The 20th anniversary of Bob Carlos Clarke's death is marked by a new exhibition at London's Atlas Gallery, revisiting his legacy with a display of rare and unique prints.
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indu's Community-First Approach Wins Engagement Award
indu, a skincare brand founded in 2022, has won the Engagement award at TheIndustry.beauty Innovators Awards 2026.
