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Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford debut balances modern sensuality with a respectful reinvention

For his highly anticipated debut as Creative Director of Tom Ford, Haider Ackermann opted for a subtle, atmospheric nod to the brand’s origins — deftly recreating the kind of show environment long associated with Mr. Ford’s own era-defining presentations. The space was a study in seductive restraint: dimly lit, framed by smoked mirrors, lined...

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Under Armour hires former Estée Lauder executive director to spearhead AI & Analytics division

Sportswear giant Under Armour, Inc. has hired Liz Bacelar, the former executive director of global tech innovation at Estee Lauder, to head its new artificial intelligence and advanced analytics division. In her new role at Under Armour, Bacelar has been tasked with building a team of data scientists, engineers and AI specialists to integrate...

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Estee Lauder's international president Peter Jueptner to step down

Peter Jueptner, group president, international, The Estée Lauder Companies has decided to step down from his role as of April 1, 2025, and to leave the company effective June 30, 2025. “Over the course of his impressive career with us, Peter has been one of the key architects of The Estée Lauder Companies, helping to expand our brand portfolio,...

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Ronald S. Lauder retires from Estée Lauder board, Eric Zinterhofer joins

On Friday, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) announced the retirement of Ronald S. Lauder from its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Following his retirement, the Board has elected Eric Zinterhofer as a director. Under the stockholders' agreement with the Lauder family, Lauder has the right to appoint two board members. While his daughter,...

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Headwinds in China and Asia travel retail impact Estée Lauder's Q1

Estée Lauder’s first quarter net sales of 3.36 billion dollars, decreased by 4 percent, while organic net sales decreased 5 percent. For the second quarter reported and organic net sales are forecasted to decrease between 8 percent and 6 percent, reported diluted net earnings per share are projected to be between 2 cents and 19 cents and...

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Stéphane de La Faverie to succeed Fabrizio Freda as Estée Lauder’s new CEO

Estée Lauder has announced the appointment of Stéphane de La Faverie as its new president and chief executive officer and member of its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. The company said in a statement that de La Faverie will succeed Fabrizio Freda, who announced his intention to retire earlier this year after more than sixteen...

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Tara Simon and Amber English to lead Estée Lauder’s North America business

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced that after more than 28 years with the company, Mark Loomis, group president, North America, will retire at the end of fiscal year 2025. He will be succeeded by Tara Simon, who will assume the role of president, North America, and Amber English, who will assume the role of president, digital and online,...

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Estée Lauder's sales and earnings decline

The Estée Lauder Companies reported full year net sales of 15.61 billion dollars, a decrease of 2 percent versus the prior year, while organic net sales decreased 2 percent. The company’s reported net earnings declined to 0.39 billion dollars. The company said that the fourth quarter net sales of 3.87 billion dollars, a 7 percent increase,...

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The Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO to retire

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced that president and chief executive Fabrizio Freda intends to retire at the end of fiscal year 2025, after more than 16 years at the company. In a statement, Estée Lauder’s board said it was “well advanced” in its long-established CEO succession planning process and has considered many highly qualified...

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Rashida La Lande to join Estée Lauder as EVP and general counsel

The Estée Lauder Companies has named Rashida La Lande as executive vice president and general counsel, effective August 19, 2024. The company said in a release that La Lande will jointly report to William P. Lauder, executive chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, president and chief executive officer. She will join the company’s executive leadership...

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Estée Lauder names Akhil Shrivastava as chief financial officer

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has appointed Akhil Shrivastava a executive vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Tracey T. Travis, whose retirement was announced on July 11, 2024. Joining on November 1, 2024, Shrivastava will report to William P. Lauder, executive chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, president and chief executive...

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The founder's dilemma: evolving luxury brands beyond their creators

The luxury fashion landscape is in constant flux, with the departure of founding designers presenting a formidable challenge, particularly for younger brands. As Tom Ford navigates a pivotal transition following Peter Hawkings' brief tenure as creative director, it joins the ranks of houses like Helmut Lang, Martin Margiela and Jil Sander in...