Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink new permanent creative chief for RTW, couture

Jean Paul Gaultier is gearing up to make a bigger impact on both ready-to-wear and couture with owner Puig naming Duran Lantink as its permanent creative director. Duran Lantink. Photo by Walter Pfeiffer – DR The new creative chief’s first RTW collection for the label will be for SS26, showing in September. The equivalent couture […]

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Manzanita Capital acquires D.S. & Durga

London-based Manzanita Capital has acquired a majority stake in U.S. perfumer D.S. & Durga. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  D.S. & Durga ​Founded by David and Kavi Moltz in 2009, Brooklyn-based D.S & Durga has garnered a cult following since its inception 15 years ago, thanks to its niche scents and the playful branding of […]

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Véronique Gautier steps down as global president

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 31, 2024 Véronique Gautier, global president of Armani Beauty since 2010, has announced she is stepping down from the role and leaving the L’Oréal Group, which has held the Italian label’s beauty products’ licence since 1988. The Acqua di Gio Absolu perfume – DR “Time has come to say […]

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