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NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Coty Inc., a leader in global beauty and the world's largest fragrance company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Gemini Cosmetics, Inc. under which Gemini will assume responsibility, on an exclusive basis, for the distribution of Coty Beauty's prestige brands to prestige department and specialty stores in the U.S. market. Through a strategic and focused approach, the distribution partnership between Coty and Gemini will strengthen and grow the Coty Beauty prestige portfolio. Until now, Coty has handled the distribution of its Coty Beauty prestige fragrances in-house.
In July 2008, Gemini will begin distributing Coty Beauty's Nautica Voyage and My Voyage, Baby Phat Fabulosity, and Kate Moss Kate brands. In addition, Gemini will distribute David and Victoria Beckham Signature fragrances when they launch in the U.S. in September 2008.
"The strategic partnership with Gemini Cosmetics allows us to accelerate the growth of Coty Beauty's fragrance portfolio business in the United States," said Bernd Beetz, CEO of Coty Inc. "Using a new distribution partner, we are able to place a greater emphasis and larger focus on growing these brands and on our overall presence in the marketplace. We look forward to a successful partnership that will broaden our reach to the American consumer."
Frank A. Fazzinga Jr., Chairman & CEO of Gemini Cosmetics said, "Combining Coty's innovative and inspiring brands with Gemini's strength in distributing powerful products to consumers sets up a win-win for both companies. We are looking forward to working with Coty on this strategic endeavor."
"Gemini Cosmetics is a powerhouse with a proven track record for successful distribution of prestige brands," said Hans-Joachim Honigfort, President, Coty Beauty. "This partnership will enable Coty Beauty to build our prestige portfolio in the U.S. marketplace more quickly and efficiently."
About Coty Inc.
Coty was created in Paris in 1904 by Francois Coty who is credited with founding the modern fragrance industry.
Today, Coty Inc. is the world's largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in global beauty with annual net sales of $3.5 billion(1). Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, passion, innovation and creativity, Coty Inc. has developed an unrivaled portfolio of notable brands and delivers its innovative products to consumers in 91 markets worldwide.
The Coty Prestige brand portfolio is distributed in prestige and ultra-prestige stores and includes Baby Phat, Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Chloe, Chopard, Davidoff, Jennifer Lopez, Jette Joop, Jil Sander, JOOP!, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenneth Cole, L.A.M.B. fragrance by Gwen Stefani, Lancaster, Marc Jacobs, Nautica, Nikos, Phat Farm, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood.
The Coty Beauty brand portfolio is more widely distributed and includes adidas, Aspen, Astor, Celine Dion, Chupa Chups, David and Victoria Beckham, Desperate Housewives, Esprit, Exclamation, Halle Berry, Jovan, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, La Cross, Miss Sixty, Miss Sporty, N.Y.C. New York Color, Pierre Cardin(2), Playboy, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Shania Twain, Stetson, Tim McGraw, Tonino Lamborghini and Vanilla Fields.
Coty and Puig Fashion and Beauty S.A. have a strategic partnership for the distribution of the perfume lines of Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera, Prada, Paco Rabanne, and Comme des Garcons in the United States and Canada.
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.
1. Includes most recent annual net sales of Del Laboratories, Inc., which
Coty acquired on December 31, 2007.
2. Not available in North America
About Gemini Cosmetics
Gemini Cosmetics is a New York City based fragrance company with a strong focus on department and specialty store distribution. Gemini Cosmetics develops and markets fragrances globally, under the name of established brands. Their focus is on market leadership, quality of product, and innovation in concept and execution. Since its inception the company has formed successful partnerships with IZOD, Tommy Bahama and Le Couvent Des Minimes, a division of L'Occitane.
Source: Coty Inc.
Web site: http://www.coty.com/
NEW YORK, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- mark., the boutique beauty and fashion brand from Avon, announced today that it has partnered with 19 Recordings/Jive Recording Artist Jordin Sparks. In this newly established role, Jordin will be mark.'s first-ever spokesperson for its sales Representatives.
Jordin was mark.'s first sales Representative when the brand launched in 2003, and in her new role she will share inspirational messages and advice with the brand's Representatives. Jordin will appear in a nationwide Representative advertising campaign targeting college campuses and will be seen in the brand's magalog. In addition, she will be featured on mark. websites (meetmark.com and markgirl.com) as well the brand's social networking pages on facebook and myspace. Jordin's partnership initiatives are slated to begin in summer 2008.
"We're so proud of Jordan's success and all that she has achieved -- from the moment she signed on as our very first mark. Sales Representative and later when she became the youngest winner of American Idol," states Claudia Poccia, Global President, mark. and Strategic Alliances. "With her incredible accomplishments and her fearless drive, Jordin is truly the perfect spokesperson to inspire and motivate young women who are looking to make their mark in the world."
"Being a part of mark. has been so impactful on my life's journey. My experience as a Representative was the first opportunity that I had as a young woman to learn valuable business skills and earn money to pursue my dreams," says Jordin. "I am so excited to have the opportunity to partner with mark. now at this incredible stage in my life and be the voice that inspires other young women to realize their potential and shoot for the stars."
Jordin Sparks at 17 graced the stage as the youngest American Idol winner in 2007. Her eponymous Jive Records debut received critical praise, generated platinum digital-sales of the hit single "Tattoo" and was recently certified gold. Her current single, "No Air," with label-mate Chris Brown is rapidly approaching platinum status and holds the #5 spot on the Hot 100 singles chart. She will embark on her first nationwide tour in Spring 2008 with Alicia Keys.
Launched in 2003, mark. is the beauty and fashion boutique brand of Avon Products, Inc., that provides young women with a unique opportunity to create their own entrepreneurial platform for business. mark.'s innovative and unexpected beauty and fashion finds are sold through its own dedicated magalog, through mark. Representatives and online at meetmark.com. Learn more about mark. and its products are www.meetmark.com.
Source: mark.
Web site: http://meetmark.com/
http://markgirl.com/
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- As the official make-up sponsor of New York, London, Athens, South Africa and Sydney Fashion Weeks, M.A.C Pro Make-up Artists truly understand and celebrate the idea of global beauty and fashion. These highly skilled artists (combined with talented freelance artists hailing from all over the world) are the superhuman force behind the gorgeous makeup trends seen on nearly every runway in the world.
For Spring/Summer 2008 in New York, M.A.C Artists will be creating looks for 70 shows including Carolina Herrera, L.A.M.B, Rodarte, Heatherette, J.Mendel and Baby Phat. "We've grown from a brand that supported six designers in 1995, to a brand supporting over 150 designers in 2007," says President of M.A.C Cosmetics, John Demsey. "M.A.C Cosmetic's commitment to fashion week has increased exponentially over the years. We use fashion as a base to stay top-of-trend and reach the consumer through the artist's voices."
M.A.C Pro Artist teams work closely with make-up artist luminaries such as Tom Pecheux, Diane Kendal, Charlotte Tilbury and Polly Osmond. "Our Artists are backstage visionaries -- creating looks for renowned fashion designers, and emerging talent," says Gordon Espinet, Chief Make-up Artist at M.A.C. Cosmetics. "During the entire run of Fashion Week, all of our artists have their brushes on the pulse of make-up trends."
And during this period, each artist is armed with an arsenal of M.A.C products-including the new 2008 Spring/Summer color collections, as well as products still in development. "Artists give us specific feedback about texture, color and application," says Jennifer Balbier, Senior Vice President of Product Development. "We'll go back and reformulate based on artist feedback. Many of M.A.C's most successful products were experimented with backstage before they hit counters. "When the make-up artists flip out over a product-like they did when we gave them lab samples of Pro Lash mascara and Studio Tech foundation -- we know it has a good chance of being an instant success," says Espinet. "Plus we know it's a good sign if models grab the new product for themselves."
This season, product development teams from M.A.C will be swarming fashion week to observe a new foundation for dry/mature skin, which, after two years in development, will undergo intense backstage scrutiny. "It's an exciting time for us because, it's not just about what's new on the runway, it's also about what's new backstage," says Balbier.
Which products are poised for a breakout performance during the Spring/Summer '08 shows? The Mineralized loose powder and extensions of the Mineralized line already on counters are the most anticipated new arrivals. "Our Mineralized Skin Finish baked mineral powders are a perfect texture for Spring/Summer. You can use it as foundation, powder or blush -- we can't keep it on the shelves," says Balbier.
This season, MAC Cosmetics has partnered with WWD.com to launch an exclusive beauty site during Fashion Week. This sub-site will provide daily beauty tips and trends on top runway shows from New York, London, Paris and Milan. Each featured show will have the runway shot, the Key Makeup Artist's inspiration, and detailed information about M.A.C products used backstage. Log-on to WWD.com and click on "MAC Backstage."
Source: MAC Global Communications
Web site: http://wwd.com/
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