“The ultimate desirability of a luxury product is built from the first moment of awareness, across all touch points,” Charlotte Holman Ros, President of Christian Dior Parfums in North America, tells CEW today, sharing her insights into prestige beauty in the U.S., the legacy of Dior, and how the brand is looking to the future. Since she took over at the helm of strategic business and operations development in September 2020, the brand has seen extraordinary growth. According to Holman Ros, brick and mortar stores, more than ever, play a part in that—alongside e-commerce. “I think the role of the physical retail experience is only going to get more important,” she predicts. In other Dior news, the company has named Sarah Akram—a renowned, Washington, D.C.-based aesthetician—as Dior Beauty’s skin care expert and ambassador.
Also at CEW, we report on the launch of Garnier Fructis’ new, science-backed Hair Filler range. “We see ourselves as a green beauty brand with a premium scientific formula,” said Alexa Kimiabakhsh, Garnier’s Brand Marketing Manager. Last week’s launch celebration in Los Angeles was attended by brand ambassadors Charli D’Amelio and dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah.
In other breaking hair care news, Zara has unveiled its new Zara Everyday Basics product range, created in collaboration with veteran catwalk hair stylist Guido Palau. The colorful line-up includes a Hair Spray, Dry Texturizing Spray, Volumizing Mousse, Hair Balm, Curl Activator and Blow Dry Spray.
Creator of The Skinny Confidential beauty tools, such as the Hot Mess Ice Roller, Lauryn Bosstick’s new Mouth Tape has sold out twice since it dropped since last month. The pink tape is designed to encourage nasal breathing and, she maintains, improved sleep and a more defined jaw line.
In retail news, JLo Beauty is reported to be leaving Sephora stores in the U.S., while German beauty retailer the Douglas Group has announced a planned public listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It hopes to raise €800m through the first IPO, within the first quarter.
Read more on these and other stories at the links below.
Five Minutes with Dior Beauty’s Charlotte Holman Ros. The President of Christian Dior Parfums in North America shares her insights into the state of the U.S. prestige beauty business in 2024, and the Dior brand, then and now. (CEW)
Dior Beauty Taps Sarah Akram As Ambassador. The renowned, Washington, D.C.-based aesthetician joins Dior Beauty as its skin care expert and ambassador. (FASHIONOTOGRAPHY)
Garnier Fructis Reveals Hair Filler Line. The celebratory launch for the science-backed range took place in LA last week. (CEW)
Zara And Guido Unveil New Hair Care Range. The Everyday Basics products were formulated in partnership with veteran catwalk stylist Guido Palau. (ZARA)
The Skinny Confidential’s Mouth Tape Sells Out. The latest launch from the brand founded by Lauryn Bosstick has sold out the two times it has dropped, since last month. (WWD)
JLo Said To Be Leaving Sephora. According to sources, the brand will be exiting Sephora brick and mortar shops in the U.S. (BEAUTY INDEPENDENT)
Douglas Group Plans IPO. The German beauty retailer has announced a planned public listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)
Clinical Skin Acquires Glytone. The company has bought the dermatological brand from Pierre Fabre Laboratories, expanding its cosmeceutical skin care portfolio. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)
Beauty Industry Mourns The Loss Of Sydell Miller. The co-founder of Matrix passed away peacefully last month. (SALON MAGAZINE)
Evian Launches Trio Of Face Mists. With minerals and botanicals, the pastel-colored blends are formulated to Protect, Calm & Glow. (HAPPI)
