Cosmetic World october 10, 2011
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AJC HONORS AGON
Bloomingdale’s Michael Gould with Jean-Paul Agon and Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones of L’Oréal.
Je a n - Pa u l A g o n , L’ O r é a l ’s chairman and CEO, received the American Jewish Committee -Continued on Page 239
PACO RABANNE STRIKES GOLD in nyc
Paco Rabanne’s “Lady Million” and “One Million Man” with their bodyguards in front of Sephora 5th Avenue.
Paco Rabanne’s One Million and Lady Million fragrances kicked off their launch in Macy’s -Continued on Page 239
BOBBI BROWN LAUNCHES ‘PRO’GRAM
Inspired by professional makeup artists, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is introducing Bobbi Brown Pro, -Continued on Page 239
ICMAD HONORS YOUNG DESIGNERS
Bare Escentuals’ Leslie Blodgett and ICMAD’s Pam Busiek with the honorees.
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors Association (ICMAD) celebrated -Continued on Page 239
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MCDONALD ENTERS CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS The Fragrance Foundation inducted Camille McDonald, president of brand development and merchandising for Bath & Body Works, into the Circle of Champions at a dinner ceremony on October 4. Held at the St. Regis in New York City, the event honors one individual each year for their notable impact on the fragrance industry. “We are here to honor an icon in the fragrance and beauty industry,” said Rochelle Bloom, president of The Fragrance Foundation. “Nobody is busier than Camille McDonald, yet she
Bath & Body Works’ Camille McDonald with Rochelle Bloom of The Fragrance Foundation.
always finds the time to mentor and help others whenever they ask. She -Continued on Page 234
TAYLOR SWIFT INTRODUCES WONDERSTRUCK
PITTI PRESENTS LUXURY NICHE
G r a m m y awa r d winning singer/ songwriter Taylor Swift has partnered with Elizabeth Arden to launch her first signature fragrance, Wonderstruck. Drawing inspiration from Swift’s personal life, the fragrance keeps true to an eclectic and traditional aesthetic, making every element of the brand authentic. The name Wonderstruck comes from the song “Enchanted” on Swift’s current album, Speak Now, and suggests the awe-inspiring feeling that comes from experiencing something magical, especially the rush of an instant connection with someone. “I wrote the lyric, ‘I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home,’ for the song ‘Enchanted’ about the first time you meet someone,” said Swift. “A fragrance can help shape someone’s first impression and memory of you. It’s exciting to think that Wonderstruck will play a role in creating some of those memories.”
Celebrating its ninth year, the Pitti Immagine show took place in Florence, Italy from September 9-11. Viewed as one of the most important international shows for luxury fragrance and beauty products, this year’s show featured 194 brands (including brand owners and their distributors), which underscored not only the growth of the category, but also how it has matured. Visitors to the show were predominantly Italian retailers and international fragrance buyers, so it is a bit of an anomaly for those of us who have been weaned on the North American markets, where shows are strictly the habitat of manufacturers. In fact, it is also considered a venue where the “description” of the perfume designer is used quite liberally. Because
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Lorenzo and Ludovica Villoresi.
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