Byredo, the fragrance and makeup brand helmed by Ben Gorham, and RTFKT, Nike’s digital fashion startup, have collaborated on the launch of a beauty-meets-Web3 concept.…
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Puig acquires majority stake in Byredo (UPDATED)
Puig has confirmed to purchase a majority share in Byredo, followed by rumors suggesting French cosmetics house L’Oreal was in talks for an acquisition last week.…
The Fragrance Edit: Chapter IV – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with L’Atelier des Parfums
In the fourth installment of our series dedicated to Asian niche fragrance brands, we invite you to discover L’Atelier des Parfums, an omnichannel concept store dedicated to high-end fragrances that w…
Firmenich increases equity stake in ArtSci to capitalise on growing Chinese taste market
Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and taste company, announced that it has increased its equity stake in strategic partner ArtSci Biology Technologies (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. moving to majority owne…
The Fragrance Edit: Chapter III – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Maison 21G
In the third installment of our series dedicated to Asian niche fragrance brands, we invite you to discover Maison 21G. Retail in Asia caught up with Johanna Monange, the founder of Maison 21G. Togeth…
French fragrance label J.U.S debuts in Korea
French fragrance company J.U.S. has opened its debut store in South Korea, as the niche perfume brand homes in on the Asia market.…
The fragrance effect: Why Asia is the land of opportunity for fragrance brands in 2022
Retail in Asia takes an in-depth look at fragrance in Asia, outlining key consumer trends and behaviours within key markets in the region.…
Korean fragrance market soars on pandemic blues
The market for fragrance products has seen an unprecedented expansion both in size and type of products, with more consumers, especially those in their 20s and 30s, opening their wallets for new olfac…
Bluebell Group expands fragrance concept L’Atelier des Parfums to Korea
Bluebell Group, Asia’s leading omnichannel brand partner and operator, announced the expansion of its multi-brand fragrance concept store L’Atelier des Parfums
to Korea in January, as part…
Chloé opens Atelier des Fleurs flagship in Hong Kong
This December, French luxury house Chloé opened Hong Kong’s first Atelier des Fleurs flagship in Harbour City mall in the district of Tsim Sha Tsui. …