
When the temperature starts to drop, you can guarantee two things will happen: our lipstick shades get darker, and our skin-care formulas get richer to accommodate for the drier climate. Aside from that, it’s always a gamble as to what beauty trends will come out on top. Much of the season is dominated by…
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On our summer hairstyle mood board, you might find beachy waves and extra-long braids, but our winter hairstyles mood board is a whole different vibe. Effortless and undone hairstyles make way for chic, polished looks and updos that wear great with turtlenecks or scarves. Even the season’s hair accessories are getting a makeover as…
The manufacturer of special chemicals recently launched the construction of a new home and personal care customer experience and innovation center in Itupeva, Brazil. The new facility will feature state-of-the-art laboratories and experiential stations to enable formulation and testing collaboration among customers and Nouryon’s experts. The company also expects the center to contribute to…
Le fabricant de spécialités chimiques a récemment lancé à Itupeva, au Brésil, la construction d’un nouveau centre d’expérience client et d’innovation dédié aux produits d’entretien ménager et d’hygiène personnelle. Cette nouvelle unité sera dotée de laboratoires ultramodernes et d’espaces d’expérimentation favorisant la collaboration entre les clients et les experts de Nouryon en matière de…
THE WHAT? Kering has finalised a joint venture with investment firm Ardian covering its landmark luxury retail property at 715–717 Fifth Avenue in New York. THE DETAILS Under the agreement, Ardian holds a 60% stake in the newly created vehicle, with Kering retaining 40%. The Fifth Avenue asset comprises approximately 115,000 sq. ft of…
THE WHAT? Chanel has appointed Elisabetta Caldera as global chief people and organisation officer, continuing a reshuffle of senior leadership as long-serving executives retire. THE DETAILS Caldera, currently global chief human resources officer at Dutch insurer Aegon, will join Chanel next month, succeeding Claire Isnard, who is retiring after more than 17 years with…
THE WHAT? Amorepacific Group has introduced a voluntary retirement programme, marking only the second time such a measure has been implemented since the company’s founding. THE DETAILS Announced internally on 5 December, the programme is positioned as a response to shifting domestic and global business conditions. It follows a previous voluntary retirement initiative launched…
THE WHAT? YSE Beauty, the skincare brand founded by Molly Sims, has closed a US$15m Series A growth equity round led by Silas Capital, with participation from L Catterton and existing investors Willow Growth Partners and Halogen Ventures. THE DETAILS The funding will be used to accelerate YSE Beauty’s expansion across Sephora’s US store…
THE WHAT? McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org’s latest Women in the Workplace report shows a continued pullback in corporate commitment to advancing women, alongside the first recorded promotion ambition gap between women and men. THE DETAILS Only 54% of companies now prioritise women’s career advancement, down sharply from pre-pandemic levels, with even lower focus…