PUIG ACQUIRES A MAJORITY STAKE IN BYREDO. Puig, the fashion and beauty family-owned company, has acquired a majority stake in Byredo, the Swedish luxury brand founded in Stockholm in 2006. Founder Ben Gorham and Manzanita Capital will both remain as shareholders. Ben Gorham will continue his creative leadership (Chief Creative Officer) and Manzanita will remain … Read more
Barcelona-based firm is thought to have fought off bids from Unilever, L’Oréal and Shiseido
Puig and Christian Louboutin announced a long-term license agreement under the Christian Louboutin beauty brand. Five years after having developed a successful one-of-a-kind universe for beauty by Christian Louboutin, both global players launch a multi-year partnership involving creation, development and distribution in the luxury beauty territory. “I am happy to continue this adventure with the … Read more
Designer Julien Dossena takes the reins at Paco Rabanne as the new creative director. Atfer splitting with Indian designer Manish Arora and fashion designer Lydia Maurer (both of whom stayed with the brand for just two seasons), Paco Rabanne couture house (owned by Puig Group) has appointed 30-year-old up-and-coming French designer Julien Dossena, with the … Read more