Le Labo (French: "the lab")[1] is a slow perfumery brand born in Grasse, France, based in New York City and owned by Estée Lauder.[2][3]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer goods |
| Founded | 2006 (New York City, U.S.) |
| Founders | Eddie Roschi Fabrice Penot |
| Headquarters | New York City, U.S. |
Key people | Deborah Royer (Global Brand President & Creative Director) |
| Products | Cosmetics |
| Parent | Estée Lauder Companies (2014–present) |
| Website | https://www.lelabofragrances.com |
History
editLe Labo was founded in 2006 in New York City by two friends.[4][5]
Le Labo was purchased by Estée Lauder Companies in 2014.[6][7][8][9] The brand is now overseen by Deborah Royer, who serves as both the Global Brand President and Creative Director.[10] The acquisition has contributed to overall growth in the fragrance category, as Esteé Lauder report increased net sales from Le Labo "reflecting growth from new and certain existing products, as well as targeted expanded consumer reach."[11]
Products
editLe Labo fragrances are named after the principal scent note and the total number of ingredients combined to make them.[13]
In 2010, Le Labo was commissioned by Another Magazine[14] to work on an exclusive scent, resulting in ANOTHER 13.[15]
Le Labo City Exclusives Collection pays tribute to cities all around the world. Each fragrance is dedicated to a different city.[16]
Locations
editThe first boutique[17] opened on 233 Elizabeth Street in New York's Nolita neighborhood.[18] The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in department stores in over 40 markets including the USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, Middle East,[19] Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China,[20] South Korea,[21] Thailand, and Australia.[22]
In popular culture
editIn Beyoncé's 2016 visual album Lemonade, the singer was depicted burning two Le Labo Santal 26 candles during the sequence for "Sandcastles".[23]
In the movie Red, White & Royal Blue, the character Alex wears Le Labo Santal 33.[24]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Gurfein, Laura (October 15, 2014). "Powerhouse Estée Lauder Acquires Fragrance Brand Le Labo". Racked.
- ^ Born, Pete (October 15, 2014). "Estée Lauder Cos. Inks Deal for Le Labo". WWD.
- ^ manrepeller.com Leandra Medine, Finding Yourself in Scent May 29, 2014
- ^ "ABOUT US | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Osman Ahmed, Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition businessoffashion.com, March 20, 2017
- ^ Robert Klara, How Le Labo Took the Fragrance Industry by Storm, After Starting With Nothing adweek.com August 22, 2016
- ^ Trefis Team, Estée Lauder Increasing Focus On Its Fragrance Business With Another High End Brand Acquisition Forbes, February 29, 2016
- ^ Adrianne Pasquarelli, Estee Lauder buys Nolita-based fragrance brand: Le Labo becomes latest addition to the beauty powerhouse's $11 billion stable of brands, including Clinique, MAC, and Bumble and bumble. Crain's New York October 15, 2014
- ^ "The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to Acquire Le Labo". www.elcompanies.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Commission file number 1-14064". www.sec.gov. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Le Labo Holding LLC - Certified B Corporation - B Lab Global". www.bcorporation.net. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Ott, Simone. "Le Labo - Revolutionizing Perfume". www.thebrander.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "AnOther 13, Cédric Rivrain". AnOther. November 26, 2010. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "ANOTHER 13 | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Pirovic, Jasmine (August 1, 2023). "Le Labo welcomes the return of its City Exclusives this September". RUSSH. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Boutiques | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ About Us lelabofragrances.com
- ^ "ABOUT US | le Labo Fragrances".
- ^ "Le Labo Opens First Mainland China Store in Shanghai". Yahoo Life. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Boutiques | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com.
- ^ Labo to open Melbourne store Harper's Bazaar, February 23, 2017
- ^ Brennan Kilbane, Beyoncé <3s Le Labo intothegloss.com 2016/04
- ^ In Red, White & Royal Blue, a Whiff of Le Labo Is Enough to Spark Fireworks GQ, Tyler Chin, August 16, 2023