THE WHAT? Kim Kardashian West has filed a trademark for the name SKKN, according to a report by TMZ.com. THE DETAILS The documents obtained by the site state that the reality star wants to use the name for hair care, make-up, skin care, nails and other beauty products. The new trademark follows her team buying the SKKN.com…
THE WHAT? Dior’s beauty arm has teamed up with South Korean social media app Zepeto to launch a digital makeup collection, aimed at a Gen Z audience. THE DETAILS Marking Zepeto’s first beauty collaboration, there are nine looks in the collection, with users able to create 3D avatars of themselves. These can then virtually try on the…
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf has donated €1 million to the affected flood region in Europe, including Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. THE DETAILS The personal care giant is aiming to help provide rapid support to those affected by the storms, with the money going to the German Red Cross (DRK) as well as the respective national societies…
THE WHAT? LVMH has become a majority investor in Virgil Abloh’s Off White label, having jointly agreed to pursue new projects across luxury categories. THE DETAILS Entering into a definitive agreement, LVMH will own 60 per cent in the trademark, with Abloh retaining a 40 percent stake and remaining Creating Director of the brand. Abloh will also…
THE WHAT? Ulta and Target have announced the brands and first locations for the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop concepts, due to roll out in August. THE DETAILS Prestige brands set to launch in the concept stores include Anastasia Beverly Hills, Ariana Grande, bareMinerals, Clinique, Drybar, IT Cosmetics, Jack Black, MAC Cosmetics, Philosophy, Smashbox, St. Tropez, Sunday…
THE WHAT? U.S.-based cannabis brand Pure Beauty has raised US$5 million in convertible note funding from a group of investors. THE DETAILS Led by Gron Ventures, Subversive Capital and Ceres Group Holdings, celebrity investors included Timbaland Nas and Director Tom Kuntz. The boutique brand is said to combine art, culture and style with sustainable and social justice…
