BEAUTY

At LVMH Beauty’s Milan headquarters lies a treasure trove of fragrance and cosmetics history, with exciting future projects on the horizon

Rising designer prices are prompting Gen Z to repurpose vanity bags as clutches, while luxury brands transform these shapes into new high-end handbags

Uncover the story of oud, from its origins and rarity to its allure for new generations, plus all the must-try TikTok-approved fragrances

Tamburins’ strategy unfolds through a non-verbal, multi-layered visual narrative intertwining aromas, art, store design, K-pop, and more

As beauty and fragrances drive luxury’s growth, experience-led retail partners and physical stores become essential to lasting success

From the pitch to wellness pioneer: Beckham teams up with biotech firm Prenetics to launch IM8—but when’s the big debut?

Why can’t we get enough of SSSinister? The Empress of Perfume is shaking up fragrance communication with a dash of gothic flair

As influencers and celebrities shift from endorsing products to creating their own, how will these new moguls scale the cosmetic industry?

What’s hot in beauty? From Celine’s Rouge Triomphe to Rhode’s Peptide Lip Treatment, these star-approved lipsticks are having their moment 

Teenage boys are all about smelling great in pricey designer and niche scents. Thanks to TikTok, they’re officially Smellmaxxing

Summer’s here, and it’s time to glow up. Discover Bollywood Glam, Sunset Blush, and Dewy Pearl—Gen Z’s hottest makeup sensations

Nikkie de Jager, Bretman Rock, and James Charles lead the way. But what fuels their beauty empires? And which brands have they catapulted to viral fame?

After exploring the House of Tilbury, here are the secrets of the celebrity makeup artist’s debut perfumes, backed by neuroscience with superpowers

Luxury and niche fragrances go beyond scents; they’re tales waiting to unfold. Is their success the result of merging science, art, and storytelling?

With the beauty industry set to reach $580 billion by 2027, new technologies will shape its future, creating opportunities for trained professionals

In the Middle East, enthusiasts master scent layering, blending incense, rose, oud, and amber, while local brands captivate Western audiences

Once affordable luxuries, celebrity fragrances now feature top perfumers, elevating them to high-end status. How do contemporary icons monetise their image?

Don’t call Chanel ‘old.’ With a legacy defying age, a new-gen-friendly vibe merges cinema, disco, and popcorn at the latest Chanel Beauty pop-up

CEO Philippe Solas’ journey from music to niche perfumery birthed Une Nuit Nomade. Now, he’s ready to unveil how to conquer the scented realm

A red carpet affair, a symphony of fragrances, and a retail renaissance awaited me as I joined an unexpected Met Gala of beauty at the revamped flagship store

We gathered a group of experts to discuss how fashion can redefine the contours of olfactory creativity. Spoiler: the boldest emerging talents will do it

Prioritising mental health through meditation and mindfulness fosters inclusivity, teamwork and talent in both educational and corporate settings

A walk through the fanciest and finest niche perfumeries in the City of Lights is always a good idea. Let emblematic smells awaken your memories

While traditional gender lines are disappearing, make-up brands are becoming more inclusive than ever. So why are perfumes still gendered?

Did you know that the South Korean cosmetics market is the eighth largest in the world? Here is the key to this success, explained

Beauty is ready for artificial intelligence – that’s what emerged during the launch of Pitti Fragranze 2023 at Istituto Marangoni Milano. Are you?

Beauty brands now offer all-pink capsules inspired by the ultimate summer film. Which one will be your fav?

Originating 3,000 ya, Ayurveda is spreading worldwide with homegrown brands challenging L’Oréal and Estée Lauder to hit international and local clients

Thanks to consumers born between 1996 and 2010, perfumes and home scents are growing fast in Zhōngguó. They are expected to generate $4 bn in 2025

Scarlet bottles are inflaming TikTokers’ feeds, as they post them on their accounts and boast of their seductive power

With two decades of experience and an A-list star clientele, this pro just joined Kilian Paris as their first Make-up Creative Director. Ready to sport his glam on you?

What if smell can work in harmony with an orchestra for new listening experiences? Here’s how sound can make you experience the olfactory notes of a fragrance

Intuitive and visionary, Cartier’s in-house perfumer is a living manifesto of olfactory sensibility. Here, we have selected 10 quotes by the creative soul of La Panthère

With hundreds of fragrant, heady floral plants, the Jardin du Parfumeur will take you on an olfactory journey back to the atmosphere of Louis XIV’s garden

From hairstyle extravaganzas to the “to beard or not to beard” dilemma, the new exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratif shows how our heads can make a protest

A beauty revolution starts at Istituto Marangoni, launching the first comprehensive academic offering to meet the industry’s demand for tomorrow’s jobs

Kering created a Beauté division, Prada dedicated a new platform to its make-up and perfume offerings, and Chanel made a bang with an immersive fragrance exhibition

For the new l’Argent dans l’art show at La Monnaie de Paris, exploring the link between art and money, perfumer Julien Rasquinet created an exclusive fragrance

From the traditional Hindu formulations to the newest online and eco-friendly local brands. The cosmetic market is now travelling towards 27-billion-dollar revenues