Marilyn Monroe, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated actors, just got her own makeup line via a partnership with Authentic Brands Group, owner of the brand. Bésame Cosmetics, an LA-based brand, known for glamorous… . . . read more
Elie Saab Inks Global Licensing Deal With Brands Beyond Beauty
February 4, 2021
The luxury fashion brand Elie Saab has signed a long-term global licensing deal for its perfumes and cosmetics with Brands Beyond Beauty. The agreement came into effect at the beginning of the year, and will… . . . read more
Centric Brands Emerges From Restructuring, Acquires Taste Beauty
January 5, 2021
Centric Brands Inc. is back in action, announcing it has acquired Taste Beauty, a manufacturer and marketer of pop culture-inspired beauty and personal-care products. “We are thrilled to welcome Taste Beauty and its team into the… . . . read more
“Makeup junkie” Halsey Launches Own Beauty Line
January 5, 2021
Most people, including her fans, aren’t aware that hit singer/songwriter Halsey is a self-taught makeup artist, so it makes sense she’s launching her own beauty line on Jan. 25 under the brand name about-face. “Makeup… . . . read more
Retail Sales of Licensed Cosmetics/Nail Polish/Other HBA Products based on Fashion versus Other Property Types, U.S. & Canada
October 30, 2019
HBA
CBD-infused, Sustainable & Bright: IBS+IECSC Roundup
March 14, 2019
We attended the 17th annual International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) in New York City this week, and brought back the buzziest trends from the floor…
Beauty
Celebrating the Beauty in Diversity
March 14, 2019
Wrapping up the latest in diverse intiatives from fashion and beauty leaders like Kimora Lee Simmons, MAC/Disney, Nikita Dragun, Calvin Klein, and Marvel…
Domestics & Stationery
Living Coral: 2019 NSS, NY Now & Surtex Edition
February 11, 2019
Conscientious, Organized, Retro, and Animated Living—From the floor of the 2019 National Stationery Show (NSS), Retail Renaissance NY Now, and Surtex, TLL brings you the latest in home, stationery, and surface design…
Health & Beauty
L’Oreal Ranks as Top Beauty Company of 2016
April 14, 2017
The top beauty company reached $28.60 billion in worldwide sales. Unilever was No. 2, while Proctor & Gamble slid in at No. 3 despite a drop in sales. In contrast, retail sales of licensed HBA products…
TLL Survey
Apparel Fuels 3.1% Growth in U.S./Canada Fashion Licensing—Global Growth Is Even Higher
July 18, 2016
For all of its challenges, the fashion licensing industry continues to post strong sales in the U.S. and abroad. Global retail sales of licensed fashion goods totaled…