Kardashian Beauty to Launch in Australia, New Zealand

Jul 29th, 2013
Abby Penning

Boldface Group, Inc., a celebrity beauty licensing company focused on top tier entertainment and designer brands for opportunities in the beauty, home and fragrance market, announced it has secured a contract with Australian distributor Cosmetics Cubed, led by beauty industry veteran Jo Horgan, to launch the company's Kardashian Beauty brand into Mecca Maxima ad Kit Stores in Australia and New Zealand.

"Cosmetics Cubed is expertly positioned to showcase and support the Kardashian Beauty brand, since they bring a wealth of experience and integrity to both brick-and-mortar and online beauty merchandising in Australia. They are known for superlative customer service, and we are delighted to have them as a partner," said Nicole Ostoya, the CEO of Boldface.

Cosmetics Cubed is the exclusive Australian distributor for a number of other prestigious brands, including Nars, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Smashbox, Lancome, Murad, Dermalogica, Perricone, Stila, Bobbi Brown, Philosophy, Clarins and many others. Plans include for Kardashian Beauty to be available at the 38 Cosmetics Cubed venues, with future distribution underway.

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