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27 Apr

Roger Federer Inks Eyewear License With EssilorLuxottica

Roger Federer Inks Eyewear License With EssilorLuxottica
EYE TO EYE: Fans of retired tennis star Roger Federer won’t see him on the courts as much, but he’s increasingly visible in the style field. The athlete, who's a friend of Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, is certainly one of the 2023 Met Gala co-chairs. Meanwhile, eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica announced on Thursday it had inked an exclusive global license cope with Federer for the design, manufacturing and global distribution between his brand and the Oliver Peoples label. The duration of the agreement was not disclosed. In a press release, Federer said he’d been a fan of Oliver Peoples for years and located “great commonality” in how each parties approach their respective fields. The primary designs are expected to be released in...
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25 Dec

Lacoste Fragrance License Changes Hands From Coty to Interparfums

Lacoste Fragrance License Changes Hands From Coty to Interparfums
The Lacoste fragrance license is in recent hands. Just just a few hours after Coty announced it had sold it back to Lacoste by mutual agreement for an undisclosed sum, Lacoste said it had signed a 15-year worldwide licensing agreement with Interparfums SA. Lacoste president Thierry Guibert said, “We're very appreciative of Coty’s support throughout our partnership. With Coty, Lacoste has taken a vital step in the event of its fragrance lines. It's now time for the brand to renew its approach to proceed its growth, in a market where Lacoste still has great potential.” WWD understands Lacoste has a giant footprint in Russia, an area that Coty has divested from attributable to its invasion of Ukraine. “For each Coty and Lacoste, the...
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21 Dec

Coty Sells Lacoste Fragrance License Back to Lacoste –

Coty Sells Lacoste Fragrance License Back to Lacoste –
It’s a case of 1 out, one in for Coty’s fragrance offering. Coty has sold its Lacoste fragrance license back to Lacoste by mutual agreement for an undisclosed sum, and individually, renewed its license with Hugo Boss. Coty had managed Lacoste’s fragrances for the past six years and stressed that in its tenure, Lacoste men’s fragrances have secured a premium positioning out there, with two award-winning pillars, L’Homme and Match Point, multiple innovations, and a 17-place improvement in French market rankings. Thierry Guibert, Lacoste president, said: “We're very appreciative of Coty’s support throughout our partnership. With Coty, Lacoste has taken a vital step in the event of its fragrance lines. It's now time for the brand to renew its approach to proceed its...
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26 Sep

Balmain and Estée Lauder Cos. Sign Beauty License: EXCLUSIVE

Balmain and Estée Lauder Cos. Sign Beauty License: EXCLUSIVE
PARIS — “I’m obsessive about beauty. It’s almost like an extension of myself,” said Olivier Rousteing, whose office at Balmain is strewn with scented candles and whose bathroom at house is well-stocked with makeup, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid scent and Chanel No.22 perfume.  No wonder he’s so enthusiastic about Balmain’s latest beauty license with the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.  Rousteing is getting some immersive training at a famous Paris perfumery school, and is plotting an approach to cosmetics that can offer protection and nourishment, as much as color and glamour.  “I feel like everyone’s wearing numerous makeup, but I believe it’s vital to also care for your skin,” he said. “I’m super proud to work with Estée Lauder because its products are of...
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