October 28th, 2008 at 12:15pm |
Despite the increasing demand by consumers for beauty products with natural and organic ingredients, fragrance suppliers continue to weigh the viability of fine fragrances with high concentrations of organic ingredients.
Fine fragrances are far more challenging to make organic, industry insiders said, compared with personal care products like hair care, skin care and other [...]
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:13pm |
Fourth-quarter profits at Alberto-Culver Co. almost quadrupled to $147.1 million, from $36.5 million a year ago, because of gains from the sale of its Cederroth International AB consumer products unit.
For the quarter ended Sept. 30, total earnings were $1.48 a diluted share, compared with 36 cents a year ago. The Melrose Park, Ill.-based firm [...]
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:12pm |
Peter Som and Bill Blass have agreed to part ways, ending the designer’s role as creative director of Bill Blass women’s wear.
Som left when his contract expired a week and a half ago, industry sources said.
“This was an extremely difficult decision for me,” Som said. “At this time, however, I have chosen to [...]
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:11pm |
MILAN — Prada has introduced a collection of bejeweled accessories and a limited edition line of costume jewelry.
After various projects aimed at piquing consumers’ interests, such as the Tricks gadgets and customized belts, the Italian fashion house has now turned its attention to totes, ballerinas and chain-strap shoulder bags and faux jewels with [...]
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