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Le Labo to open stand-alone London store

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:03:01 EST

Le Labo are to open a standalone London store early next year. The store, location to be announced, will be the fourth standalone store after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles. Currently the only place to buy the brand in the UK was at the Le Labo counter in Liberty.

Creed announce opening of online store

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:01 EST

Creed have announced the opening of an official online store offering the world's largest selection of authentic Creed fragrances, grooming goods, accessories and home products. The store - creedboutique.com ships to the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Creed announce NYC store

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:53:01 EST

Creed have announced that they are to open a stand-alone store in New York City in time for the holiday season. The company have signed a lease to open a 400 square foot boutique in the landmark building at 794 Madison Avenue on the northwest corner of 67th Street in New York.

Creed for sale at Vatican store

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:53:01 EST

The entire line of Creed fragrances are now available at the private Vatican store where the Vatican's 1,500 employees can purchase gifts for family and friends. Creed joins a range of other luxury brands at the three-floor store that offers everything from clothing to accessories to Vatican employees who must present their Vatican identification to enter.

Ormonde Jayne opens second boutique

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:48:01 EST

Early this month London-based niche perfumery, Ormonde Jayne will open a new boutique in Dubai. This will be the first Ormonde Jayne store outside of its flagship store in Old Bond Street, London.

Meet Janna Sheehan of Trance Essence

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:38:01 EST

Janna Sheehan of Trance Essence will be at Henri Bendel NYC 712 5th Avenue, from today until this Saturday, presenting her range of six fragrances. You can meet Janna from 11am until 4ish.

Space NK relaunch Laughter fragrance and opens 9 store-in-stores at Bloomies

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:22:01 EST

Space NK are adding new products and relaunching their best-selling laughter fragrance, and will be opening nine boutiques in Bloomingdales stores from November 2008

Carter and Bond launch Notting Hill Store

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:10:01 EST

Men's fragrance and grooming retailer, Carter and Bond have transformed their online website into an offline store in London's Notting Hill. The store official opened in the summer and held a launch party earlier this month.

LVMH to acquire 50% share of Russia's Ile de Beaute

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:06:01 EST

It has been reported that luxury goods company LVMH Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton have reached an agreement to acquire a 50% share in JSC Edinaya Evropa, which owns the Russian cosmetics and perfumery chain, Ile de Beaute

Neil Morris sneaky peak at Takashimaya New York - Tues 23 Sept

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:17:01 EST

Neil Morris is offering fans a sneaky peak of his new Takashimaya New York fragrance at the Takashimaya store (693 5th Ave by 54th St) from 5-7pm Tuesday 23rd September 2008

eBay fined by French court over LVMH fakes

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:19:01 EST

The commercial court in Paris has, in a ruling announced yesterday, upheld a claim made by LVMH against eBay. The court has ruled that, by allowing the sale of counterfeit goods on its website to the detriment of Louis Vuitton Malletier and Christian Dior Couture, eBay was guilty of gross misconduct and of detrimental breach as, through accountable negligence, eBay had not taken the necessary measures to prevent the sale of the counterfeit goods on its site.

Ineke offering free shipping until June 10th

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:17:01 EST

San Francisco based perfumery are offering free shipping from the ineke.com website until June 10th 2008. Customers with a Deluxe Sample Coupon Code are able to use both offers in conjunction with one another.

Michael Storer continues European expansion

Sat, 24 May 2008 10:54:01 EST

Michael Storer Fragrances have increased their availability in Europe. The range of Eau de Parfums is now available at Switzerland-based LA Secrets as well as Suendhaft.com in Munich, Germany.

Comme des Garcons to team up with Hennes and Mauritz

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:40:01 EST

Comme des Garcons’ Rei Kawakubo will create this autumn’s guest designer collection for Swedish fashion company, H&M. As well as clothes for men, women and children, the collection will also include an exclusive unisex fragrance.

Ineke announce wider European distribution and new fragrance

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:26:01 EST

Ineke have launched Evening Edged in Gold, their fifth fragrance. It is described by Ineke as a woody oriental and features notes of Gold Osmanthus, Plum, Angel's Trumpet, Saffron, Cinnamon Bark, Midnight Candy, Leather and Woods.

LesNez announce new Italian distribution

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:55:01 EST

LesNez have announced that Cale SrL. will be distributing their fragrances to Italian consumers. The family-owned company has been a purveyor of niche brands such as Creed, Floris, Truefitt and Hill and Knize since 1955

Royall Lyme of Bermuda enter into the holiday spirit

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:30:01 EST

From Saturday 1st December to Wednesday 19th December anyone who purchases an 8oz or 4oz product from Royall Lyme of Bermuda will receive a free 2oz bottle of Royall Lyme.

Ayala Moriel Parfums widen distribution

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:07:01 EST

Ayala Moriel Parfums have added two new stockists for their scents and have announced details of a new fragrance.

Ineke line up European distributors

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:23:01 EST

Ineke have signed deals with two European distributors to widen their availability. International Brand Services will be handling the four Ineke fragrances in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg; and Italian distribution will be handled by Morris Profumi

Bond No.9 create two fragrances for Saks Fifth Avenue

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:22:01 EST

New York-based perfumery, Bond No.9 have teamed up with department store, Saks Fifth Avenue to produce two fragrances - one for men and one for women.