2021 . 09 . 21
An interesting overview of the development of the cosmetics market in China and the growing role of Shanghai compared to other major centers
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2021 . 09 . 21
A long and curious overview of the legends and truths related to one of the most precious ingredients used in perfumery: Ambergris.
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2021 . 09 . 17
Summer vacation has become a hazy memory. As soon as we hit mid-September it’s a quick slide into fourth quarter and the holiday season. I thought it would be the perfect time to catch up with Carlo Pignataro, author, entrepreneur, training specialist and luxury goods expert, who I had interviewed earlier in the year. We had a very frank discussion about the outlook for the second half of the year and the current state of the luxury market. What should we be aware of as we move into the end of 2021?
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2021 . 09 . 14
The book "The Scent of Empires: Chanel No. 5 and Red Moscow" by Karl Schlögel tells the mysterious origins of one of the most iconic perfumes ever: Chanel N.5
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2021 . 09 . 14
New rules on labeling, import, registration, banned ingredients, animal testing and bureaucratic aspects related to cosmetics in the Chinese market.
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2021 . 09 . 10
According to Euromonitor International, Nigeria boasts a beauty and personal care market that’s expected to exceed $1.3 billion in 2022. Consider also that the country counts more than 43,500 millionaires (USD), meaning there is opportunity for the luxury goods market. At the beginning of the year I interviewed Femi Olusola, a self-proclaimed “fraghead” in Nigeria who created the Seinde Signature Experience Studio in Lagos to share his collection of 1000+ fragrances with the public. Never one to sit idle, he has doubled his Instagram followers since January and he just celebrated the grand opening of his fragrance boutique called the Salon de Parfum. I caught up with him on Zoom to talk about his recent projects and the business potential in his country.
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2021 . 09 . 07
The opinions of Idalia Salsamendi, Digital Marketing Guru who has orchestrated campaigns for many brands, on what needs to be placed in the foreground in digital strategy, with attention to ethics.
Photo credits: fashionweekonline.com
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2021 . 09 . 07
Interesting article on the usefulness, especially in times of pandemics, of virtual tools and applications that allow you to test cosmetic products on your "skin".
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2021 . 08 . 31
Givaudan accesses T-mall data to predict consumer trends and demands and create follow the changes in trends recorded in China by the T-Mall Lab.
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2021 . 08 . 31
Perfumes weren't always meant to be either masculine or feminine, and as new generations embrace the concept of gender fluidity, the world of perfumes is also following this trend.
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