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The Fragrance Foundation brought together the American fragrance industry for its annual luncheon announcing the finalists for the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards. Held at Cipriani 42 in NYC, the highly anticipated event revealed the finalists for eighteen fragrance categories and the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer as Honorine Blanc, Master Perfumer, dsm-firmenich, who will be presented the coveted award at the June 11th ceremony at Lincoln Center.             In a special presentation, the luncheon also awarded world-renowned fragrance taxonomist and historian Michael Edwards with the Game Changer

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The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) will present an expanded and forward-looking conference program at Suppliers’ Day 2026, taking place May 19–20 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Recognized as the largest ingredients and formulation event in North America, Suppliers’ Day will feature more than 100 hours of education and technical programming aligned with this year’s theme, “Breaking Beauty Boundaries with Science.” “Innovation in beauty begins with science, and our conference program showcases how scientific discovery is redefining the future of beauty and personal care,”

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2026 Met Gala Celebrates Costume Art

This week, the fashion world celebrated the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new Costume Institute exhibition, Costume Art, inviting guests attending the 2026 Met Gala to treat clothing as a living canvas and translate haute couture into wearable art. Co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, the event saw celebrities including Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, and Zoë Kravitz walk the red carpet in their interpretation of this year’s theme: Fashion is Art. Curated by Andrew Bolton, and inaugurating the Met’s new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries, Costume Art pairs

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The Estée Lauder Companies Invests in 111Skin

The Estée Lauder Companies announced a minority investment in 111SKIN, a luxury clinical skin care brand founded by renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Yannis Alexandrides. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Founded in 2012, 111SKIN was originally developed by Dr. Alexandrides to accelerate his patients’ healing time following procedures. At the heart of the brand is its innovative NAC Y2™, a pioneering complex designed to support skin repair and maintain a healthy, radiant and resilient complexion. Building on the foundation of this clinical expertise, 111SKIN has developed a

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Fabrizio Freda Appointed Strategic Advisor at Ferragamo

Ferragamo Finanziaria, the holding company of the Ferragamo family and the controlling shareholder  of the luxury group, has appointed former Estée Lauder Companies’ chief executive Fabrizio Freda as special strategic adviser, sending ‌shares in the Italian luxury group as much as 1.6% higher in early trading. Ferragamo Finanziaria controls 54.3% of the Florentine company, which has been trying to revive its performance. Freda, ⁠who led ELC for nearly 16 years before retiring in 2024 will advise on strategic decisions and on strengthening the structure and operations of the Ferragamo Group

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Daniel Annese Appointed CEO of Stila Cosmetics

Stila Cosmetics announced that Daniel M. Annese has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective April 16, 2026. Annese succeeds in leading the next phase of growth for the global artistry beauty brand, building on his longstanding relationship with the company as a Board Advisor over the past three years. Annese brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the global beauty industry, including an extensive tenure at The Estée Lauder Companies, where he served as a Global Brand President and was a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting

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Louis Vuitton’s Ambre Levant

AMBRE LEVANT: THE RADIANCE OF THE GOLDEN HOUR   There exists a moment when the world takes on a profound intensity, when the sun begins its descent and the sky turns to amber just before surrendering to the night. In that captivating golden hour, the sky retains the warmth of the day while its memory lingers in the air. From one horizon to the other, this light envelops the landscape, erasing distances. Such radiance exerts a singular power of attraction. Gradually, the world seems transformed by a new energy as

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Fabbrica Della Musa: The Exclusive Collection

FABBRICA DELLA MUSA is a unique library of scents influenced by the aesthete’s vision of Barbara Adelmann and handcrafted by the olfactory sensitivity of world-renowned Perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani.   Driven by curiosity, openness and a great affinity for art and design, Barbara is inspired by new experiences and impressions from architecture, history and culture from all over the world. With a keen sense of aesthetics, she draws her creative inspiration and incorporates it into every single creation. Together with her husband Hamid, they combine their great passion for perfumery and

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