GCI Magazine - Coverage from NY

Circle of Champions Dinner

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:05:44 GMT

In October, The Fragrance Foundation’s board of directors honored John Ledes...

Christo Rehabs Hair

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:04:26 GMT

Internationally known stylist, Christo, the Global Artistic Director of Curlisto Systems, recognized for his care and treatment of all types of hair, as well as the “psychohairapy” seminars...

AMBI Launches New Body Care Line

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:03:09 GMT

On November 8, the Ambi Skincare team invited members of the press to an intimate lunch at New York’s Lever House to experience three new products...

Live From New York: State of the Fragrance Industry

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:55:06 GMT

Innovative fragrance partnerships, collaborations and marketing methods are hot topics going into 2008. Items include: Fashion Group Presents Runway Trends; Pangea Organics Holds Benefit; Sniffapalooza Fall Ball; Givaudan Collaboration; CEW Welcomes Brand Innovators; Virtual Scents at Hearst Tower; Fragrance New Market Findings...

Maybelline New York Empowers Women

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:52:03 GMT

Maybelline New York—in collaboration with People, People en Espanol and Essence magazines—honored 10 women who have made a difference in the lives of young women...

Barbara Barry’s Refined Home Fragrances

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:50:25 GMT

Interior and home product designer Barbara Barry celebrated the debut of her home fragrance collection at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City...

Pangea Organics Holds Benefit

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:48:32 GMT

Beyond The Pink Ribbon, a benefit for breast cancer research and environmental awareness, was held at ABC Carpet in New York City in support of Pangea Organics Ecocentric Skincare’s efforts to bring awareness and education for these issues to the industry and the community at-large...

Christo Rehabs Hair

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:51:50 GMT

Internationally known stylist Christo, the global artistic director of Curlisto Systems, recognized for his care and treatment of all types of hair, as well as the “psychohairapy” seminars he holds regularly at his New York salon, celebrated his five year anniversary...

AMBI Launches New Body Care Line

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:49:48 GMT

The Ambi Skincare team invited members of the press to an intimate lunch at New York’s Lever House to experience three new products comprising the new body care line from Ambi Soft and Even...

Beauchamp at CEW’s Women in Beauty Series

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:45:00 GMT

In September, CEW’s Women in Beauty series welcomed Christine Beauchamp, president and CEO, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, whose career began as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and who has combined a background in financial services with a strategy and process perspective geared to beauty business growth at Victoria’s Secret.

Multicultural Beauty

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:48:29 GMT

A book launch held at Soho’s Design in Textiles celebrated the publication of Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet: Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health by Shirada Dwivedi and Shalini Devi Holkar.

Summersent Launch at Takashimaya

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:45:00 GMT

Marjorie Kitzrow was on hand at New York’s Takashimaya to celebrate the launch of the latest addition to Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances’ Summersent collection.

Avon Honors Breast Cancer Survivors

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:40:00 GMT

The Avon Foundation celebrated Global Breast Cancer Survivors Day on Oct. 4 at New York’s Rainbow Room. The event honored breast cancer survivors from around the world and celebrated the Third Annual Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer. Hosted by Andrea Jung, chairman and CEO, Avon Products, Inc., and Carol Kurzig, executive director, Avon Foundation...

CEW’s Achiever Awards

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:40:00 GMT

On Oct. 5, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) held its 2007 Achiever Award luncheon at The Waldorf=Astoria, in New York City, to honor five outstanding women whose contributions to the beauty industry are truly inspiring.

Skin Sense Award Gala

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:50:00 GMT

The Skin Sense Award gala, benefitting The Skin Cancer Foundation, was held Oct. 10 in The Grand Ballroom of The Pierre in New York City. This event honored Colleen Goggins, worldwide chairman, consumer group, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., and Valerie Monroe, beauty director, O, The Oprah Magazine, for their contributions to skin cancer awareness.

ICMAD Presents Young Designers’ Awards

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:50:00 GMT

ICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors), held its annual Young Designers’ Awards Dinner at 24 Fifth. The competition was established in 1999 to encourage and develop young creative talent in the cosmetic and personal care industries.

Sniffapalooza at The Fragrance Foundation

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:45:00 GMT

The Fragrance Foundation held a Think Tank breakfast presentation, featuring Sniffapalooza’s founder and director, Karen Dubin, and executive operations manager, Karen Adams.

CEW Announces Initiative

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:48:47 GMT

CEW announced a beauty-based philanthropic initiative, and a portion of the proceeds from October sales of a variety of beauty products were earmarked to help thousands of women continue their everyday work and lives while undergoing cancer treatment.

Fashion Week Frenzy

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:47:43 GMT

Fashion Week in New York City began Sept. 4 with the lighting of the Empire State Building, which glowed orange, purple and red in honor of the Mercedes-Benz sponsored event. The shows featured the flowing and belted beauties of BCBG, the Brazilian Bond girls of Gottex glamour, the prom date panache of Betsey Johnson and all manner of hair and makeup—from the demure, frizz-free chignons of Terexov to long, luxuriant, loose locks.

CEW Welcomes William Lauder

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:46:11 GMT

As part of its Newsmaker Forum series, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) welcomed William Lauder, president and CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies, to New York City’s Harmonie Club...