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Jennifer Weil

European Beauty Editor

Jennifer Weil is WWD’s European Beauty Editor. She has served in the role for more than 25 years, reporting on evolutions and revolutions impacting the beauty industry. From a holistic vantage point, she covers corporate, financial, retail, marketing, brand and product news, as well as rising trends and in-depth profiles of companies and executives. Groups in her scope include L’Oréal, LVMH, Kering, Unilever and Groupe Clarins, as well as fledgling fragrance and cosmetics makers. Jennifer began her journalism career in Paris, at the International Herald Tribune and city publications. She is a native New Yorker, with a degree from Middlebury College.

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Here's a look at the trends from Dior to Loewe, Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten and Germanier.

Bottega Veneta Perfume Collection Nods to Venice

The five fragrances were developed under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, the brand's designer.

Issey Miyake’s Paper Chase for Spring 2025

Satoshi Kondo looked to the art of papermaking to create his striking wardrobe.

Christopher de Lapuente Is Retiring From LVMH 

The CEO of the group's selective retailing division will leave the group at the end of October.

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The beauty brand hosted the spring 2025 show held in front of the Palais Garnier opera house. 

Can’t Miss Shopping, Dining, Exhibitions and More in Paris This Fall

La rentrée in September is a time rich in art and restaurants, while places to shop and pamper yourself are…

Inside One of Paris’ Blooming Mysteries — An Urban Farm Producing 350 Flowering Plant Species

Plein Air Paris, a repurposed wasteland belongs to the city, is run by Masami Charlotte Lavault, an urban…

Beauty’s Most Powerful Financiers

From A (angels) to B (bankers) and beyond, WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the most powerful players in the beauty…

Chanel Names New Head of Fragrance and Beauty

Simona Cattaneo is to succeed Anne Kirby in the role.

EXCLUSIVE: Creed Is Poised to Name New CEO

Sarah Rotheram will step down from the helm of the high-end niche fragrance brand owned by Kering at the end…

EXCLUSIVE: Les Éternels de Balmain Launches the Fashion House Back Into Fragrance

Created by Olivier Rousteing, Balmain creative director, and the Estée Lauder Cos., the collection has eight…

EXCLUSIVE: Gigi Hadid Gets Snap Happy for Rabanne’s Million Gold for Her 

The supermodel appears in the fragrance's campaign set to Beyoncé's "Pure/Honey." 

Chloé Is Readying Its Largest Fragrance Launch Since 2008

The new perfume, called Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Intense, is a strong revisit of the Chloé signature scent.

EXCLUSIVE: Dries Van Noten Talks Fragrance, Fashion and Flowers

The designer helped create four new eaux de parfum for his namesake label.

EXCLUSIVE: Rihanna Steps Out in Versailles for J’Adore’s New Campaign

The superstar was lensed by Steven Klein for the film that breaks on Sept. 1.