Penhaligon’s has reopened its flagship store on London Regent Street after a “significant refurbishment celebrating scent, heritage and craftsmanship”.
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The British heritage fragrance brand has undertaken a “lavish and visionary refurbishment” that it says marks “a bold new chapter” in its 155-year history, where it’s “looking toward the future but never forgetting the past”.
It worked with interior architecture firm Michaelis Boyd — known for its work on Battersea Power Station and Soho Farmhouse — with the company saying the revitalised boutique “stands as the most luxurious expression of the brand to date”.
A central feature of the refurbishment is the prominent use of William’s Green, Penhaligon’s new Pantone-registered brand colour. Found in the marbles, woods, and textiles throughout the boutique, this deep hue is meant to “evoke timelessness and sophistication, becoming a hallmark of the brand’s evolving aesthetic”.
Lighting design by Joe Armitage “bathes the space in a warm glow that complements the richness of materials and meticulous craftsmanship throughout”.
The space also features bespoke furniture and artwork such as “a show-stopping bronze lion-shaped fragrance profiling table by sculptor Hamish Mackie, embodying both majesty and scent storytelling”.
Plus there’s a hand-painted mural by the artist Claire Basler, “capturing the essence of the English countryside”, and a custom-made chess board by Carl Fox and Sofia Karakatsanis, “which pays homage to Penhaligon’s Portraits collection and brings storytelling to life”.
The company said the renewed boutique is “far more than just a retail space — it serves as a stage for both the brand’s heritage and its future. The refurbishment embodies a celebration of Penhaligon’s identity and direction, blending vintage objects with contemporary design elements”.
And the reopening comes with a collaboration with artist Maggi Hambling who’s designed 155 bespoke bottles of the key fragrance, Endymion Concentré, to be sold at the Regent Street, New York and Dubai Mall boutiques only. They retail for £500/$650/AED2,500.
Each bottle of Endymion Concentré has been individually numbered, engraved and tied with a bespoke indigo ribbon created by Hambling. Presented in a specially designed case, each is accompanied by a signed print from one of her ink drawings.
The demerger of Unilever‘s ice cream division, to be named ‘The Magnum Ice Cream Company,’ which had been delayed in recent months by the US government shutdown, will finally go ahead on Saturday, the British group announced.
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Unilever said in a statement on Friday that the admission of the new entity’s shares to listing and trading in Amsterdam, London, and New York, as well as the commencement of trading… is expected to take place on Monday, December 8.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history, from October 1 to November 12, fully or partially affected many parts of the federal government, including the securities regulator, after weeks without an agreement between Donald Trump‘s Republicans and the Democratic opposition.
Unilever, which had previously aimed to complete the demerger by mid-November, warned in October that the US securities regulator (SEC) was “not in a position to declare effective” the registration of the new company’s shares. However, the group said it was “determined to implement in 2025” the separation of a division that also includes the Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands, and which will have its primary listing in Amsterdam.
“The registration statement” for the shares in the US “became effective on Thursday, December 4,” Unilever said in its statement. Known for Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Knorr soups, the group reported a slight decline in third-quarter sales at the end of October, but beat market expectations.
Under pressure from investors, including the activist fund Trian of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, to improve performance, the group last year unveiled a strategic plan to focus on 30 power brands. It then announced the demerger of its ice cream division and, to boost margins, launched a cost-saving plan involving 7,500 job cuts, nearly 6% of the workforce. Unilever’s shares on the London Stock Exchange were steady on Friday shortly after the market opened, at 4,429 pence.
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Burberry has named a new chief operating and supply chain officer as well as a new chief customer officer. They’re both key roles at the recovering luxury giant and both are being promoted from within.
Matteo Calonaci becomes chief operating and supply chain officer, moving from his role as senior vice-president of strategy and transformation at the firm.
In his new role, he’ll be oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics. He succeeds Klaus Bierbrauer, who’s currently Burberry supply chain and industrial officer. Bierbrauer will be leaving the company following its winter show and a transition period.
Matteo Calonaci – Burberry
Meanwhile, Johnattan Leon steps up as chief customer officer. He’s currently currently Burberry’s senior vice-president of commercial and chief of staff. In his new role he’ll be leading Burberry’s customer, client engagement, customer service and retail excellence teams, while also overseeing its digital, outlet and commercial operations.
Both Calonaci and Leon will join the executive committee, reporting to Company CEO Joshua Schulman.
JohnattanLeon – Burberry
Schulman said of the two execs that the appointments “reflect the exceptional talent and leadership we have at Burberry. Both Matteo and Johnattan have been instrumental in strengthening our focus on executional excellence and elevating our customer experience. Their deep understanding of our business, our people, and our customers gives me full confidence that their leadership will help drive [our strategy] Burberry Forward”.
Traditional and occasion wear designer Puneet Gupta has stepped into the world of fine jewellery with the launch of ‘Deco Luméaura,’ a collection designed to blend heritage and contemporary aesthetics while taking inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh.
Hints of Ladakh’s heritage can be seen in this sculptural evening bag – Puneet Gupta
“For me, Deco Luméaura is an exploration of transformation- of material, of story, of self,” said Puneet Gupta in a press release. “True luxury isn’t perfect; it is intentional. Every piece is crafted to be lived with and passed on.”
The jewellery collection features cocktail rings, bangles, chokers, necklaces, and statement evening bags made in recycled brass and finished with 24 carat gold. The stones used have been kept natural to highlight their imperfect and unique forms and each piece in the collection has been hammered, polished, and engraved by hand.
An eclectic mix of jewels from the collection – Puneet Gupta
Designed to function as wearable art pieces, the colourful jewellery echoes the geometry of Art Deco while incorporating distinctly South Asian imagery such as camels, butterflies, and tassels. Gupta divides his time between his stores in Hyderabad and Delhi and aims to bring Indian artistry to a global audience while crafting a dialogue between designer and artisan.