This Thursday through Saturday in NYC, the Chloé family of brands is having a super friends and family sale.
You must have the invitation to be admitted, so if you’re gonna go, remember bring your plastic money, (no cash accepted!) and to do to a left clickety click, and print out the above image to ensure you don’t get shut out.
When I think of Coty, I think of the array of fragrances that the company produces: From Marc Jacobs and Chloe, to Exclamation! and Kate Moss, Coty is the world’s largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in global beauty. A month ago, we were invited to a media event at Coty’s Research & Development facility in New Jersey. Though flattered and extremely excited to get an inside peek into the beauty giant, none of the M.I.S.S. writers could attend. No fear! We arranged to have some photos sent to us so that you could at least get a sense of what’s it’s like on the inside of the beauty game.
It’s not all glamour, in fact, it’s all science based so think lab coats and test tubes! Chief Scientific Officer & SVP of Global R&D, Ralph Macchio (not the Karate Kid!), let the tour and explained business behind the beauty company. He explained the product development cycle of testing, smelling, comparing and evaluating all that goes into the development of Coty’s color, fragrance and skin care business. The guests even got to use machines that tested eye lash durability and skin hydration. Exciting!
Check out the rest of the pics after the jump . . .
After Paulo Andersson’s most recent collection for the house of Chloe, fashion critic Cathy Horyn said the following:
“…Paulo Melim Andersson, cannot create a look that is either uniquely Chloé or interesting. He creates pastiches from three or four trends, like the filmy draped dress and tweed boyfriend jacket, and then adds splashes of embroidery and sexy pointed footwear. Paisley and floral prints, in rose and slate-blue tones, at least looked fresh, but as with any magpie operation, most of the styles had a half-consumed look.�
Ouch. But it seems as if she wasn’t the only one not totally impressed with Mr. Andersson.
Yesterday, Chloe announced that it would be parting ways with the creative director after only three seasons together. Hannah MacGibbon - former assistant to Valentino - was named as his successor.
While we think it’s a bit unfair to compare him to Phoebe Philo, Cathy was spot on with her assertion about the unoriginal aspect of Paulo’s designs (think:chunky platforms from Fall 07).
Also, the accessories - the handbags in particular - were really tragic under Paulo’s control. And since that’s what accounts for the majority of the brands revenue, the split makes a lot of sense.
So, Auf wiedersehen Paulo.
Meanwhile, we think Esteban Cortazar will be up next on the chopping block. Unless Naomi and Cindy plan on saving him again.
