Eyes Tag

Natalia Iaromenko, founding father of the Ukrainian beauty brand Lamel, is fresh off of showcasing her products at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas last month. Despite the war with Russia in her native country and the destruction of the brand’s warehouse, Iaromenko is optimistic as she eyes continued expansion within the U.S. —and globally, too. Here, Iaromenko discusses her brand, the impetus behind launching her company, and the way she sees Lamel evolving. WWD: What pushed you to launch your brand? Natalia Iaromenko: I think that each one women have natural beauty. Makeup doesn't exist to make them higher but to make them more confident and help them express themselves. After I refer to girls, I often hear that for them going...