Beauty brand news: Sephora; Dolce & Gabbana; Chanel; Versace; The Ordinary

Dolce & Gabbana launches pet fragrance ​

D&G’s new perfume for dogs was supposedly inspired by Domenico Dolce's unconditional love for his furry pal, Fefé. 

The alcohol-free scent mist blends Ylang Ylang, Musk, and Sandalwood for a delicate yet warm fragrance that’s priced at €99.  

The luxury dog perfume is housed in a glass bottle that features a 24-carat gold-plated paw. Customers are also treated to an exclusive Dolce & Gabbana dog collar with a tag when they buy the scent. 

However, the launch has been criticised by vets and animal charities on the basis that it could be problematic for our four-legged friends, who rely on their sense of smell to function.  

Sephora UK expansion: new store in Kent ​

LVMH’s selective beauty retailer is set to open another UK store in Bluewater Shopping Centre, as part of its “rapid growth” strategy in the market.  

Planned in-store services are said to include skin care treatments from the British luxury skin care brand Elemis, and the assortment will feature in-demand brands such as Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs. 

The French retailer has already announced that it plans to open stores in Newcastle Eldon Square, Gateshead Metrocentre and Birmingham Bullring later in 2024, on top of its current thriving locations in London’s White City and Stratford City, as well as Manchester’s Trafford Centre.  

Channing Tatum: face of new Versace scent ​

Hollywood actor Channing Tatum is the latest Hollywood actor to join a parade of high-profile actors fronting luxury men’s scent campaigns.  

Earlier this year, Jo Malone bagged Tom Hardy​, Chanel worked with Timothée Chalamet​ and now Tatum is the face of Versace’s Eros fragrance. . 

“To represent the Versace Eros fragrances, which have such a powerful place not just in fashion but in culture, is a great privilege, and to do so for my friend Donatella is beyond words,” said the actor, who has previously worn the Italian luxury fashion house’s clothes on the red carpet. 

Chanel raises private funding  ​

Luxury fashion and beauty house Chanel has raised over €700m funding from a private bond sale, according to insider sources.   

The French heritage brand has previously voiced concerns on increasing challenges in the luxury industry – despite its annual results for 2023 seeing a healthy 16% sales increase.  

Raising funds through private debt is usually a proactive approach to securing stable financial backing in a volatile financial climate. 

Goldman Sachs Group and Société Générale are said to have arranged the debt, with the notes maturing in 10 and 12 years. 

The Ordinary launches body care ​

The ingredients-based, facial skin care brand The Ordinary has launched its debut body care range, as the category grows thanks to demand on TikTok 

The brand, which was a disruptor when it first entered the global market, said that customers have demanded a body care range for many years. 

It has responded to this demand by launching a hybrid emulsion, body serum and moisturising lotion, formulated with salicylic acid and niacinamide.