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65-508: L'Oréal S.A. ( French: [lɔʁe.al] ) is a French multinational personal care corporation registered in Paris and headquartered in Clichy , Hauts-de-Seine . It is the world's largest cosmetics company, with activities spanning skin care , sun protection , make-up , perfume , hair care and hair color . In the early 20th century, Eugène Paul Louis Schueller (1881–1957),

130-643: A sunscreen or a sunblock . They protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation , and as such prevent sunburn , premature aging , and skin cancer . Prickly heat powders prevent or soothe itchy, bumpy and red heat rashes on the skin due to excess heat. Sunglasses and wide-brimmed sun hats are used to protect the eyes from the sun. These include sanitary pads, tampons , menstrual cups, and panty liners. There are used for menstrual hygiene and provide comfort, absorption, and protection during menstruation. Nail care products include nail cutters, nail files and cuticle creams. They are used to maintain and enhance

195-583: A 10-year license agreement with the Switzerland-based Akoni Group for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of the brand's prescription frames and sunglasses. In 2003, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, then accessories directors, launched a younger diffusion line called Red Valentino. Initially licensed to Sinv SpA, Valentino brought the line’s production in-house in 2009. By 2015, Red Valentino accounted for around 10 percent of Valentino Group’s sales. The line

260-554: A ban on animal testing in China came into effect in January 2020, Chinese authorities still perform this practice for imported "ordinary" cosmetics. Personal care Most of the personal care products are rinsed off immediately after use, such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, shower gels, etc. A few personal care products, however, are left on the applied surface such as moisturizing cream, sunscreen, etc. The global market size of

325-518: A campaign set against the backdrop of Amboseli National Park in Kenya and included local Maasai people . The campaign sparked criticism on social media regarding perceived racial insensitivities. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Piccioli enlisted 23 celebrities – including Laura Dern , Frances McDormand and Gwyneth Paltrow  – for his campaign. Instead of being paid for their work, all of

390-477: A commonly used design feature during this time. The V logo was also introduced. In the years following the brand expanded to New York City and Ro The label staged the first Valentino menswear show at Milan Fashion Week in 1985. Valentino has also, especially, designed wedding dresses for Elizabeth Taylor , Anne Hathaway , Jennifer Lopez , Courteney Cox , Sophie Hunter , Nicola Peltz and Princess Madeleine of Sweden . In 1998, Garavani and Giammetti sold

455-752: A fourth treatment stage which not many plants have. Valentino (fashion house) Valentino S.p.A. is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and part of the Valentino Fashion Group . From April 2024, the creative director is Alessandro Michele . The company has its registered office in Milan, while the creative direction and the Valentino Foundation are based in Rome, at Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli . Its cosmetic line, Valentino Beauty license

520-527: A one-time local retailer initiative. Garnier disapproves of this initiative managed strictly at local level and is very sorry to have offended some of its fans.” L'Oréal began in vitro tissue testing in 1979, and does not test any of its products or ingredients on animals anywhere in the world since 1989–14 years before it was required by regulation. Controversy came from the fact that L'Oréal sells products in China, whose regulators conduct animal testing on cosmetics to be sold within its territory. Even though

585-665: A pris ma maison and in English as L'Oréal stole my house! , details how L'Oréal took over the Waitzfelder home in the German city of Karlsruhe (after the Nazis had engineered the removal of the family) to make it its German headquarters. Monica Waitzfelder is quoted as saying, "All the other businesses which took Jewish property have since returned it, without any great debate. I don't understand why L'Oréal should be any different from

650-495: A shareholder and board member of Paravision, a film subsidiary of L'Oréal, was fired. He claims that he was let go because L'Oréal wanted to avoid an Arab boycott of businesses associated with Jews. In turn, Frydman decided to expose the past of L'Oréal executives. André Bettencourt who married Schueller's daughter, Liliane Bettencourt , and became deputy chairman for L'Oréal, wrote 60 articles for La Terre Française, an antisemitic Nazi propaganda sheet. André has admitted ownership of

715-532: A video conference of the growing importance of e-commerce for the company, remarking that e-commerce makes 24% of their turnover in the third quarter of the year. Rochet stated as well that this 24% of the turnover "made it possible to offset 50% of the losses due to the closing of physical stores this year". L'Oréal Group has its head office in the Centre Eugène Schueller in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine , close to Paris . The building, constructed in

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780-514: A wide variety of outlets, from hair salons and perfumeries to supermarkets, health/beauty outlets, pharmacies, and direct mail. In 2017, Liliane Bettencourt the daughter of the founder of L'Oréal, died and left the business to her daughter, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers . From 1988 to 1989, L'Oréal controlled the film company Paravision International , whose properties included the Filmation and De Laurentiis libraries. StudioCanal acquired

845-473: A young French chemist , developed a hair dye formula called Oréale . Schueller formulated and manufactured his own products, which he sold to Parisian hairdressers. On 31 July 1909, Schueller registered his company, the Société Française de Teintures Inoffensives pour Cheveux (Safe Hair Dye Company of France). The company eventually became L'Oréal. In 1920, the company employed three chemists;

910-482: Is being investigated since at least the 1990s. PPCPs include substances used by individuals for personal health or cosmetic reasons and the products used by agribusiness to boost growth or health of livestock. More than twenty million tons of PPCPs are produced every year. The European Union has declared pharmaceutical residues with the potential of contamination of water and soil to be "priority substances". PPCPs have been detected in water bodies throughout

975-733: Is clean and healthy. Scalp massagers promote blood flow in the scalp and scalp serums hydrate and nourish the scalp. Among hair removal products, there are shaving creams , shaving gels , shaving foams , razors , hair clippers , tweezers , epilators , waxing kits, and hair removal creams (e.g. depilatory creams ). These are used to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body. These are toothpaste , toothbrush , mouthwash , dental floss , water floss , interdental brush , gum massager , gum gel , etc. They are used to maintain oral hygiene , prevent tooth decay and gum disease , and have healthy teeth and gums. Tongue scrapers are used to remove food debris, dead cells and bacteria from

1040-621: Is owned by L'Oreal Group . Valentino was founded in 1960, when Garavani opened a fashion house on Via Condotti in Rome, Italy, with the backing of his father and his father's associate Giancarlo Giammetti . Valentino's international debut took place in 1962 in Florence, the Italian fashion capital of the time. Valentino gained popularity in 1967 after releasing their “no colour” collection which consisted of white, beige, and ivory apparels. The collection did not use any psychedelic patterns,

1105-808: The United States : Clark , New Jersey ; one in Japan : Kawasaki , Kanagawa Prefecture ; in 2005, one was established in Shanghai , China , another in India : Mumbai , one other regional pole in Brazil : Rio de Janeiro and, lastly, another was established in South Africa : Johannesburg . Jean-Paul Agon is the chairman and Nicolas Hieronimus the chief executive officer of L'Oréal. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and Paul Bulcke are vice chairmen of

1170-429: The board of directors . As of 31 December 2023: L'Oréal holds 10.41% of the shares of Sanofi-Aventis , the world's number three and Europe's number one pharmaceutical company. The Laboratoires Innéov is a joint venture in nutritional cosmetics between L'Oréal and Nestlé ; they draw on Nestlé's knowledge in the fields of nutrition and food safety . L'Oréal has many products which are tested on animals. Since

1235-630: The propaganda but claimed he was poisoned by the Vichy regime and said, "I have repeatedly expressed my regrets concerning them in public and will always beg the Jewish community to forgive me for them." André Bettencourt also sheltered Schueller and several collaborators from the French Resistance after Liberation. It was also revealed that Eugène Schueller hired Jacques Correze , who was the honorary head of L'Oréal's U.S. affiliate, Cosmair, and

1300-732: The 1970s from brick and steel, replaced the former Monsavon factory, and employees moved into the facility in 1978. 1,400 employees work in the building. In 2005, Nils Klawitter of Der Spiegel said "the building, with its brown glazed façade of windows, is every bit as ugly as its neighbourhood." Klawitter added that the facility "gives the impression of a high-security zone" due to the CCTV cameras and security equipment. International units include: L'Oréal has 21 worldwide research and development centers: three global centers in France : Aulnay , Chevilly and Saint-Ouen. Six regional poles include one in

1365-626: The 1980s, L'Oréal has invested €900 million in researching alternatives to animal testing for product safety, using methods such as reconstructed skin models, such as the Episkin model at their research centres in Gerland, France, and Pudong , China. Nevertheless, this is complicated by markets such as China, where it is difficult to sell a beauty product without animal testing. Cosmetics by brands such as The Body Shop , which refuse to do animal testing , are thus not sold in China. In 2013, L'Oréal

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1430-791: The Danish research company Lactobio. In January 2024, L’Oréal announced its acquisition of Gjosa, a Swiss Pioneering Water Conservation Tech Startup. In February 2024, L’Oréal announced its signing of a long-term global licensing agreement for the creation, development and distribution of luxury beauty products by the Italian brand Miu Miu . In Kosovo, during the growth years of the mail-order business, L'Oréal and 3 Suisses founded Le Club des Créateurs de Beauté for mail-order sales of cosmetic products, with brands including Agnès b., Commence and Professeur Christine Poelman among others. In March 2008, L'Oréal acquired 3 Suisse's stake, taking sole control of

1495-620: The Paravision properties in 1994. As of 2022, L'Oréal owned 36 brands. As of October 4, 2021, the company registered 497 patents. L'Oréal purchased Synthélabo in 1973 to pursue its ambitions in the pharmaceutical field. Synthélabo merged with Sanofi in 1999 to become Sanofi-Synthélabo . Sanofi-Synthélabo merged with Aventis in 2004 to become Sanofi-Aventis . On 17 March 2006, L'Oréal purchased cosmetics company The Body Shop for £ 562 million. In May 2008, L'Oréal acquired YSL Beauté for $ 1.8 billion. In January 2014, L'Oréal finalized

1560-662: The Valentino subjects donated their fees (a total of 1 million euros) to the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome; in return, they got to pick who would capture their image, as well as what word they thought represented the values society needed at that time. In January 2024, Valentino became one of the first luxury companies to obtain Gender Equality Certification for its efforts in

1625-470: The acquisition of major Chinese beauty brand Magic Holdings for $ 840 million. In February 2014, L'Oréal agreed to buy back 8% of its shares for €3.4bn from Nestlé . As a result, Nestlé's stake in L'Oréal was reduced from 29.4% to 23.29%, while the Bettencourt Meyers family's stake increased from 30.6% to 33.2%. Nestlé has owned a stake in L'Oréal since 1974, when it bought into the company at

1690-675: The actual product. In addition, there are personal care tools such as toothbrushes , hairbrushes and combs , manual razors and electric shavers , tweezers , nail clippers and files , sponges, pads, scrubs, etc. which help apply the aforementioned products or have their own functions. Typical toiletries offered at many hotels include: Some of the major corporations in the personal care industry are: Other corporations, such as pharmacies (e.g. CVS/pharmacy , Walgreens ) primarily retail in personal care rather than manufacture personal care products themselves. The environmental effect of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs)

1755-759: The alpaca industry. This was followed by going fur-free in 2022. Valentino also decided to shutter Red Valentino, the fashion house's diffusion line, in aims of focusing on the company's core ready-to-wear and couture divisions. Their Fall/Winter 2023 collection would be the last for the line. In 2023, Valentino earned the Education of Excellence Award at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards for fostering education in Italy. Kering purchased 30% of Valentino in July 2023, they intend to purchase

1820-593: The anal area clean from fecal remains and harmful bacteria after defecation. Personal care products can come in different physical forms such as liquid solutions, solid bars and sticks, semi-solid or emulsion -based mixtures, powders , aerosols , oils , gels , scrubs and sheets. They may contain colorants , fragrances , emollients , surfactants , humectants , thickeners , stabilizers , preservatives , pH adjusters and pH buffers , silicones , chelating agents , film-forming agents , natural extracts , antioxidants , disinfectants and antimicrobials along with

1885-399: The appearance of nails and promote healthy nail growth. These include artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to moisturize and soothe the eyes and provide relief from dryness, irritation, and discomfort due to dry eye syndrome or environmental factors; contact lens solutions for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing contact lenses and help remove debris, bacteria, and protein buildup from

1950-639: The company claims that it is not responsible for anything that happened before then. The basis for Rosenfelder's argument is that since the original sale was illegal, all subsequent sales are equally unlawful. There was restitution paid in 1951 to the Jewish Restitution Successor Organization , though this was done without the family's consent and none of the money ever reached the family. A book by Monica Waitzfelder, daughter of Edith Rosenfelder, published in French as L'Oréal

2015-499: The company for approximately $ 300 million to the Holding di Partecipazioni Industriali (HdP), an Italian conglomerate controlled, in part, by the late Gianni Agnelli , the head of Fiat . HdP put Valentino inside the same unit as the apparel producer GFT Net and alongside the sportswear manufacturer Fila . In 2001, Opera – a fund controlled by the Rome jewelry firm Bulgari – started talks to buy Valentino, but pulled out after it

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2080-551: The company. In November 2013, L'Oréal announced that Le Club des Créateurs de Beauté would cease activity in the first half of 2014. Since 1997, L'Oréal has been an official partner of The Cannes Film Festival . In the years of L'Oréal sponsorship, many L'Oréal beauty ambassadors walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival . In 2017, L'Oréal beauty ambassadors, including Julianne Moore , Susan Sarandon , Andie MacDowell , and Eva Longoria , were responsible for

2145-462: The elderly, the military, etc. L’Oréal Paris financially supports employees in Ukraine, guaranteeing the payment of wages and providing additional financial assistance, and provide accommodation for employees who are abroad and assist with temporary employment in other L'Oréal branches. L'Oréal has conceded that its founder, Eugène Schueller , was a Nazi sympathizer and antisemitic fascist . He

2210-502: The entire company by 2028. In March 2024, Valentino announced the departure of creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli , as a joint decision. Following his departure, Valentino announced the appointment of Alessandro Michele as the next creative director. Michele rose to global recognition for executing a turn-around at Gucci during the 2010s centering on a quirky androgynous aesthetic. In June 2024, Valentino released images of Michele's first designs for Resort 2025. His debut runway show

2275-507: The eyelids and eyelashes by removing debris, excess oil, and bacteria and in this way help alleviate eyelid inflammation, blepharitis, or dry eye syndrome; eye masks , which are gel or sheet masks placed over closed eyes to provide cooling, soothing, and hydrating effects, and to help reduce puffiness, relieve tired eyes, and improve the appearance of dark circles. Anal hygiene products include toilet papers , bidets and bidet showers . For babies, wet wipes are used. These are used to keep

2340-548: The field of equal pay. The luxury house succeeded in reducing the pay gap to less than 10% and a further reduction is planned over the next three years. In 2020, Valentino and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit against New York-based Kaitlyn Pan Group for allegedly counterfeiting Valentino's Rockstud shoes and offering them for sale online. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States , Valentino sought in June 2020 to end

2405-496: The film selection for the outdoor cinema during the Cannes Film Festival. L'Oréal's advertising slogan , "Because I'm worth it", was created by a 23-year-old English art director and introduced in 1973 by the model and actress Joanne Dusseau. In the mid-2000s, this was replaced by "Because you're worth it". In late-2009, the slogan was changed again to "Because we're worth it". In November 2012, L'Oréal inaugurated

2470-422: The giveaway and stated on their Facebook page, “Garnier USA is aware of recent activity in social media. It is very important to us that our fans know that Garnier worldwide promotes peace and harmony and has a strict policy of not getting involved in any conflict or political matter. Garnier was astonished to discover this in social media. After investigation, the hand-out of about 500 products appeared to be part of

2535-781: The introduction of the "Rockstud" accessory line and "Rockrunner" sneakers. In 2008, Valentino opened its first boutique in China, at the Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing. By December 2009, hit by the financial crisis , Valentino had to restructure its debt. In 2012, Qatari aristocrats acquired Valentino for 700 million euros through an investment vehicle called Mayhoola for Investments S.P.C. Mayhoola bought up both Permira's stake and Marzotto's minority interest. In 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri left Valentino to join Dior as creative director with Pierpaolo Piccioli becoming

2600-539: The largest factory in the Jababeka Industrial Park, Cikarang , Indonesia, with a total investment of US$ 100 million. The production will be absorbed 25 percent by the domestic market and the rest will be exported. In 2010, significant growth occurred in Indonesia with a 61 percent increase of unit sales or 28 percent of net sales. In November 2020, chief digital officer Lubomira Rochet reported in

2665-434: The lease for its American flagship on New York's Fifth Avenue nine years early, saying the pandemic made it impossible to run the store "consistent with the luxury, prestigious, high-quality reputation" of its neighborhood. After a New York state trial judge dismissed that lawsuit, the landlord sued Valentino for $ 207.1 million, mainly to recover unpaid rent and to repair store damage. By 2023, Valentino settled litigation with

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2730-589: The lenses, eye drops (typically containing anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers) for allergies to provide relief from itching, redness, and watering caused by allergic reactions; eye creams , which are special moisturizers for the sensitive skin around the eyes, contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid , peptides, and antioxidants to hydrate, firm, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; eye serums for puffiness, dark circles, and signs of aging, typically containing ingredients like caffeine, retinol, or vitamin C; eyelid cleansers to clean and soothe

2795-414: The multi-cultural brand Carol's Daughter. In July 2016, L'Oréal agreed to acquire IT Cosmetics for $ 1.2 billion. In March 2018, L'Oréal acquired the beauty augmented reality company ModiFace. In May 2018, L'Oréal announced a new beauty and fragrance partnership with Valentino . In December 2020, L'Oréal announced signing of an agreement for the acquisition of Takami Co, a Japanese company that markets

2860-491: The number of employees continued to grow with 100 by the year 1950, and 1,000 by the year 1984; as recently as 2021, there was an estimated total of 85,252 worldwide. L'Oréal got its start in the hair-color business, but the company soon branched out into other cleansing and beauty products. As of 2020, L'Oréal markets in all sectors of the beauty business: hair color, permanents, hair styling , body and skincare, cleansers, makeup, and fragrance. The company's products are found in

2925-941: The others." A case was brought before the Supreme Court in France, but the public prosecutor ruled that there could be no trial. As of 2007, she is bringing the case to the European Court of Human Rights . On 31 July 2014 during Operation Protective Edge launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip, the Israel advocacy organisation StandWithUs posted several Facebook photos of care packages, which they said were donated by Garnier Israel to female IDF soldiers. This sparked several calls to boycott Garnier and L'Oréal worldwide. Garnier disavowed

2990-883: The personal care products industry is several hundred billion US Dollars (as of early 2020s). Procter & Gamble , L'Oreal , Johnson & Johnson , Unilever , Colgate-Palmolive , Gillette , Avon , Natura & Co , Kimberly-Clark and Shiseido are some of the world-leading companies in personal care products industry. Personal care products can be categorized according to their function and area of application. These are cleansing products, hair care products, oral care products, sun care products, skin hydrating products, feminine care products, hair removal products, nail care products, eye care products and anal hygiene products. Cleansing products include hand soaps or bar soaps, shower gels , body washes , facial cleansers , body oils, body lotions, cleansing pads , moist towelettes . They remove dirt, excess oil and other impurities from

3055-543: The premium skincare brand Takami, particularly famous for its iconic product, the Skin Peel pre-serum. In December 2021, L'Oréal announced the acquisition of the vegan skincare brand Youth to the People. In April 2023, L'Oréal purchased Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aesop for US$ 2.53 billion . In August 2023, it was announced the acquisition had been completed. In December 2023, L'Oréal announced its acquisition of

3120-401: The release of a new perfume, Voce Viva , and announced Lady Gaga as its égérie. From 2010 to 2018, Valentino Perfumes was licensed to Puig . Since then, it has been working with L'Oréal . In addition to L’Oréal for beauty and fragrances, Valentino has only one other license, for eyewear. For years, it worked with Marchon Eyewear and Luxottica (2017–2021). In 2021, the label signed

3185-690: The request of Liliane Bettencourt , the daughter of the founder of L'Oréal, who was trying to prevent French state intervention. In February 2014, Shiseido agreed to sell its Carita and Decléor brands to L'Oréal for €227.5 million (US$ 312.93 million (2014)). In June 2014, L'Oréal agreed to acquire NYX Cosmetics for an undisclosed price, bolstering its makeup offerings in North America , where its consumer-products unit has faltered. In September 2014, L'Oréal announced it had agreed to purchase Brazilian hair care company Niely Cosmeticos Group for an undisclosed amount. In September 2014, L'Oréal acquired

3250-459: The sole creative director. Under Picciolo's direction, the fashion would the fashion house would shift towards a more progressive image. In 2019, Valentino championed diversity by starring Adut Akech and Anwar Hadid in their advertising campaign for their "Born in Roma" fragrance. In 2020, Valentino adopted a co-ed model - the merging of men's and women's shows - for its presentations, a decision that

3315-529: The surface of the body and improve a person's overall cleanliness. Facial tissues are used to wipe the nasal discharge. Cotton pads are used to remove makeup. Cotton swabs are used to clean outer ear. Bath towels are used to dry up wet areas on the body, face towels are used to dry up wet face. Exfoliating scrubs (loofahs and such) are used for deeper cleansing. These include shampoos , hair conditioners , hair oils and hair treatments , and they are used to cleanse, condition and treat hair so that hair

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3380-521: The suspension, L'Oreal increased cooperation with other sites, including sanctioned ones. The company officially works in Crimea. Advertising expenses were not stopped - all investments were suspended for only 2-3 months. Now everything has been restored and even increased. The delivery of goods through Turkey and Kazakhstan was arranged. The company also supplies hygiene products to hospitals, maternity homes, centers with forcibly displaced persons, homes for

3445-420: The tongue surface. Denture care products are used to clean artificial dentures. These include powders , baby powders , body lotions , hand creams , pomades and facial moisturizers . They are used to hydrate, moisturize, and nourish the skin and keep the skin soft, smooth, and protected. Lip balms keep the lips hydrated. Sun care products include lotions, creams, sprays, gels, oils and sticks that act as

3510-457: The world. More research is needed to evaluate the risks of toxicity , persistence, and bioaccumulation , but the current state of research shows that personal care products impact the environment and other species, such as coral reefs and fish. PPCPs encompass environmental persistent pharmaceutical pollutants (EPPPs) and are one type of persistent organic pollutants . They are not removed in conventional sewage treatment plants but require

3575-576: Was a violent French fascist -leaning and anti- communist group whose leader formed a political party Mouvement Social Révolutionnaire (MSR, Social Revolutionary Movement), which in Occupied France supported the Vichy collaboration with the Germans. L'Oréal hired several members of the group as executives after World War II , such as Jacques Corrèze , who served as CEO of the United States operation. Other controversy arose when Jean Frydman ,

3640-548: Was also a member of La Cagoule , which supported the Vichy regime , and was a violent, pro-fascist and anti-communist organisation. Eugène bankrolled La Cagoule and some meetings of La Cagoule were held at L'Oréal headquarters. Some of the criminal activities perpetrated by La Cagoule include firearms transportation, assassinating a former minister, and firebombing six synagogues. Schueller provided financial support and held meetings for La Cagoule at L'Oréal headquarters. La Cagoule

3705-501: Was appointed as CEO, replacing Michele Norsa. He would later be partially responsible for the brand's renaissance in the 2010s. From 2007, Valentino was controlled by private equity group Permira which had acquired the brand from the Marzotto Group for 2.6 billion euros ($ 3.5 billion). Later that year, Valentino and Giammetti announced that both would resign from the company in early 2008. In 2007, Alessandra Facchinetti

3770-445: Was discontinued in 2022. For its advertisement campaigns, Valentino has in the past worked with photographers including Deborah Turbeville (2011) Terry Richardson (2016), Inez and Vinoodh (2020) and Michael Bailey-Gates (2022). For Valentino's Spring/Summer 2016 women's ready-to-wear collection, which referenced African culture, sporting prints and motifs commonly seen across the continent, photographer Steve McCurry shot

3835-655: Was during Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2025. Critical response to the collection has centered on the clear through-line with Michele's work at Gucci. Valentino's fragrances have included: Valentino Classique for women (1978), Vendetta By Valentino for women (1991), Very Valentino for women (1998), Very Valentino for Men (1999), Valentino Gold for women (2002), V for women (2005), Valentino V Absolu for women (2006), Valentino V Ete By Valentino for women (2006), Rock'n'Rose for women (2006), V pour Homme for men (2006), Rock n' Rose Couture for women (2007), and Valentina for women (2011). In 2020, Valentino Beauty announced

3900-407: Was forced to sell the house to a Nazi official, of which the family never received the proceeds of the sale. Instead, the family was deported. The Allies passed Jewish restitution legislation which states that transactions with Nazis, even if appearing to be with the owner's consent, can be considered invalid. As the land was sold to an offshoot of L'Oréal, which was later bought out in 1961 by L'Oréal,

3965-405: Was involved with La Cagoule. Further controversy arose when it was revealed that L'Oréal had its German headquarters for over 30 years, before being sold in 1991, on land confiscated from a Jewish family during World War II . The Jewish family has been battling for restitution from the company for three generations, the latest of which is Edith Rosenfelder, a Holocaust survivor. Fritz Rosenfelder

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4030-412: Was named as the creative director of women's collections with Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli named as co-creative directors of the accessories. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli took over Facchinetti's role the following year. Under their direction, Valentino introduced a modernised aesthetic that Vogue described as "fresh-faced girls in long, fragile dresses" and the success of

4095-604: Was part of a consortium calling on the EU to invest more in research on alternatives to animal testing. In 2020, L'Oreal announced a cooperation with French biochemistry pioneer Carbios , aiming to establish a method of dissolving plastic waste by using enzymes. In 2022, L’Oréal Paris donated €1 million ($ 1.09 million) to charities supporting refugees from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . L’Oréal Paris also suspended all commercial activity in Russia, both retail and wholesale. After

4160-499: Was reversed in 2023. In January 2022, Valentino presented their Spring/Summer 2022 Haute Couture collection on models with a diverse range of body types. In 2020, Jacopo Venturini replaced Stafano Sassi as CEO. Under his leadership, the fashion house announced that it would no longer use alpaca wool and severed ties with Mallkini, the world's largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru. The move followed revelations of animal abuse within

4225-615: Was unable to agree on a price. In 2002, Valentino S.p.A., with revenues of more than $ 180 million, was sold by HdP to Marzotto Apparel, a Milan-based textile giant, for $ 210 million. It was rumored that HdP was displeased with Garavani's and Giammetti's personal expenses, a claim at which Giammetti has bristled. Following the acquisition, Michele Norsa became the company's CEO. The Marzotto family, which controlled Valentino through several holding companies, including Tidus Srl and PFC Srl, spun off its fashion assets in 2005 to create Valentino Fashion Group . In 2006, Stefano Sassi

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