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'''Byredo''' is a Swedish company that produces fragrances, leather goods, and accessories. |
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'''Byredo''' is a Swedish company that produces fragrances, leather goods, and accessories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.byredo.com/us_en/leather-goods/bags/|title=Luxury leather handbag collection • Made in Italy | BYREDO|website=www.byredo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.byredo.com/us_en/about|title=About Byredo|website=www.byredo.com}}</ref> ''Byredo'' is a [[portmanteau]] of "By Redolence".<ref name="Manzanita buys" /> It was founded in [[Stockholm]] in 2006 by Ben Gorham<ref>{{Cite news |last=Conlon |first=Scarlett |date=2020-01-18 |title=Ben Gorham: ‘With Byredo I wanted a more inclusive approach to luxury’ |language=en-GB |work=The Observer |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/18/ben-gorham-interview-with-byredo-i-wanted-more-inclusive-approach-to-luxury |access-date=2023-07-27 |issn=0029-7712}}</ref>.<ref>Lisa Niven, [http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/interview-with-ben-gorham-byredo-founder Vogue Meets Byredo's Ben Gorham] ''Vogue'', 1 September 2016</ref> Its first collection of [[handbag]]s and other accessories debuted at [[Paris Fashion Week]] in September 2017.<ref name="LAUREN JOSEPH">[http://www.surfacemag.com/articles/ben-gorham-pushes-byredo-into-lifestyle/ Founder Ben Gorham continues to push Byredo out of its comfort zone.] LAUREN JOSEPH, [[Surface magazine]], October 20, 2017</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 2013, Gorham sold a majority stake of the company to London-based investment firm Manzanita Capital.<ref name="Manzanita buys">[https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Manzanita_buys_majority_stake_in_Byredo/88117 Manzanita buys majority stake in Byredo] 1 May 2013</ref><ref>''[[Women's Wear Daily]]'', [http://wwd.com/business-news/financial/manzanita-capital-buys-byredo-stake-6913024/ Manzanita Capital Buys Byredo Stake: The owner of SpaceNK and Diptyque has purchased a majority stake in the Swedish fragrance house.] Samantha Conti, April 29, 2013</ref> This company was invested in [[Diptyque]] and Malin + Goetz,<ref name="Byredo celebrates" /> and also owns [[Space NK]].<ref name="Manzanita buys" /> In May 2022, [[Puig (company)|Puig]] acquired a majority stake in |
Byredo was founded in [[Stockholm]] in 2006 by Ben Gorham.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Conlon |first=Scarlett |date=2020-01-18 |title=Ben Gorham: ‘With Byredo I wanted a more inclusive approach to luxury’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/18/ben-gorham-interview-with-byredo-i-wanted-more-inclusive-approach-to-luxury |access-date=2023-07-27 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref><ref>Lisa Niven, [http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/interview-with-ben-gorham-byredo-founder Vogue Meets Byredo's Ben Gorham] ''Vogue'', 1 September 2016</ref> The name Byredo is a [[portmanteau]] of "by redolence".<ref name="Manzanita buys" /> The first fragrance released was Green (sage, orange and musk).<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Meltzer |first=Marisa |date=2015-05-27 |title=Byredo Brings Its Scent Memories to SoHo |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/28/fashion/byredo-brings-its-scent-memories-to-soho.html |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> In 2013, Gorham sold a majority stake of the company to London-based investment firm [[William S. Fisher|Manzanita Capital]].<ref name="Manzanita buys">[https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Manzanita_buys_majority_stake_in_Byredo/88117 Manzanita buys majority stake in Byredo] 1 May 2013</ref><ref>''[[Women's Wear Daily]]'', [http://wwd.com/business-news/financial/manzanita-capital-buys-byredo-stake-6913024/ Manzanita Capital Buys Byredo Stake: The owner of SpaceNK and Diptyque has purchased a majority stake in the Swedish fragrance house.] Samantha Conti, April 29, 2013</ref> This company was invested in [[Diptyque]] and Malin + Goetz,<ref name="Byredo celebrates">{{Cite web |last=Stocks |first=Christopher |date=2016-09-06 |title=Name game: Byredo celebrates its tenth anniversary with a nameless fragrance |url=https://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/name-game-byredo-celebrates-its-tenth-anniversary-with-a-nameless-fragrance |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=wallpaper.com |language=en}}</ref> and also owns [[Space NK]].<ref name="Manzanita buys" /> In 2015, Byredo opened a second store, in New York's [[SoHo, Manhattan|Soho]].<ref name=":0" /> Its first collection of [[handbag]]s and other accessories debuted at the 2017 [[Paris Fashion Week]].<ref name="LAUREN JOSEPH">[http://www.surfacemag.com/articles/ben-gorham-pushes-byredo-into-lifestyle/ Founder Ben Gorham continues to push Byredo out of its comfort zone.] LAUREN JOSEPH, [[Surface magazine]], October 20, 2017</ref> In May 2022, [[Puig (company)|Puig]] acquired a majority stake in Byredo.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/puig-snaps-up-majority-stake-in-cool-swedish-fragrance-brand-byredo | title=Puig snaps up majority stake in cool Swedish fragrance brand Byredo | date=31 May 2022 }}</ref> In November 2023, Byredo launched fine jewelry as a new permanent category for the brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weil |first=Jennifer |date=2023-11-20 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Byredo Is Launching Fine Jewelry |url=https://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/byredo-launching-fine-jewelry-1235934925/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Collaborations== |
==Collaborations== |
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Byredo released products in collaboration with perfumer Jérôme Epinette (2016),<ref name="Byredo celebrates" /> photographers [[Inez and Vinoodh]] (2016),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Maria |date=2016-12-09 |title=Party Like It’s 1996: Byredo and Inez and Vinoodh Celebrate Their Fragrance Collaboration |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/byredo-ben-gorham-inez-and-vinoodh-fragrance-collaboration-1996 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref> designer [[Virgil Abloh]] (2018),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-03 |title=Off-White and Byredo Just Launched a Perfume Called Elevator Music—And It's Already a Cult Obsession |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/off-white-byredo-fragrance-elevator-music-clothing-collaboration-virgil-abloh-ben-gorham |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref> furniture company [[IKEA]] (2020),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-02 |title=Ikea and Byredo's Founder Just Launched a Candle Collection You Need to Buy |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a34553096/ikea-candle-collection-byredo-ben-gorham/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Harper's BAZAAR |language=en-US}}</ref> makeup artist [[Isamaya Ffrench]] (2020)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wu |first=Sarah Y. |date=2020-10-01 |title=Inside Byredo Makeup’s Surprising, Colorful Launch |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahwu/2020/10/01/inside-byredo-makeups-surprising-colorful-launch/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> and US rapper [[Travis Scott]] (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Savannah |date=2021-01-19 |title=It's Lit! Travis Scott's Highly Popular Byredo Collaboration Has Just Been Restocked |url=https://www.elle.com/beauty/a35254299/travis-scott-byredo-restocked/ |access-date=2021-02-23 |website=ELLE |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Perfumer Jérôme Epinette has created some scents for the brand — ''Byredo''.<ref name="Byredo celebrates">Christopher Stocks, [http://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/name-game-byredo-celebrates-its-tenth-anniversary-with-a-nameless-fragrance Name game: Byredo celebrates its tenth anniversary with a nameless fragrance] wallpaper.com 6 Sep 2016</ref> In 2016 Byredo collaborated with photographers [[Inez and Vinoodh]] on a fragrance named "1996."<ref>Maria Ward, [http://www.vogue.com/article/byredo-ben-gorham-inez-and-vinoodh-fragrance-collaboration-1996 Party Like It’s 1996: Byredo and Inez and Vinoodh Celebrate Their Fragrance Collaboration] ''Vogue'', December 9, 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Byredo/1996-Inez-Vinoodh-19247.html 1996 Inez & Vinoodh] fragrantica.com</ref> |
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In 2018, ''Byredo'' collaborated with [[Off-White (company)|Off-White]]'s [[Virgil Abloh]] on a fragrance named "Elevator Music."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-03 |title=Off-White and Byredo Just Launched a Perfume Called Elevator Music—And It's Already a Cult Obsession |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/off-white-byredo-fragrance-elevator-music-clothing-collaboration-virgil-abloh-ben-gorham |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Byredo has also collaborated with [[IKEA]] on a home fragrance <ref>Dena Silver, [http://observer.com/2017/06/the-fashionization-of-ikea-includes-virgil-abloh-byredo-and-stampd/ The Fashionization of Ikea Includes Virgil Abloh, Byredo, and Stampd: The affordable Swedish Home Goods store is starting to appeal to the style set] ''[[Observer.com]]'' 6/14/2017</ref><ref>[http://ikea.today/sweet-scent-ikea-byredo/ The sweet scent of IKEA and Byredo] [[IKEA]], 09.06.2017</ref> – releasing the OSYNLIG candle collection in 2020.<ref>Madge Maril, [https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a34553096/ikea-candle-collection-byredo-ben-gorham/ Ikea and Byredo's Founder Just Launched a Candle Collection You Need to Buy] ''[[Harpersbazaar.com]]'' 9 November 2020</ref> In 2021, Byredo launched the fragrance Space Rage in partnership with the singer [[Travis Scott]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Walsh|first=Savannah|date=2021-01-19|title=It's Lit! Travis Scott's Highly Popular Byredo Collaboration Has Just Been Restocked|url=https://www.elle.com/beauty/a35254299/travis-scott-byredo-restocked/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=ELLE|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 30 October 2024
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Founded | 2006Stockholm, Sweden | ;
Founder | Ben Gorham |
Headquarters | Sweden |
Area served | Europe, North America, Asia |
Products | Luxury goods |
Parent | Puig |
Byredo is a Swedish company that produces fragrances, leather goods, and accessories.
History
[edit]Byredo was founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham.[1][2] The name Byredo is a portmanteau of "by redolence".[3] The first fragrance released was Green (sage, orange and musk).[4] In 2013, Gorham sold a majority stake of the company to London-based investment firm Manzanita Capital.[3][5] This company was invested in Diptyque and Malin + Goetz,[6] and also owns Space NK.[3] In 2015, Byredo opened a second store, in New York's Soho.[4] Its first collection of handbags and other accessories debuted at the 2017 Paris Fashion Week.[7] In May 2022, Puig acquired a majority stake in Byredo.[8] In November 2023, Byredo launched fine jewelry as a new permanent category for the brand.[9]
Collaborations
[edit]Byredo released products in collaboration with perfumer Jérôme Epinette (2016),[6] photographers Inez and Vinoodh (2016),[10] designer Virgil Abloh (2018),[11] furniture company IKEA (2020),[12] makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench (2020)[13] and US rapper Travis Scott (2021).[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Conlon, Scarlett (2020-01-18). "Ben Gorham: 'With Byredo I wanted a more inclusive approach to luxury'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ Lisa Niven, Vogue Meets Byredo's Ben Gorham Vogue, 1 September 2016
- ^ a b c Manzanita buys majority stake in Byredo 1 May 2013
- ^ a b Meltzer, Marisa (2015-05-27). "Byredo Brings Its Scent Memories to SoHo". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Women's Wear Daily, Manzanita Capital Buys Byredo Stake: The owner of SpaceNK and Diptyque has purchased a majority stake in the Swedish fragrance house. Samantha Conti, April 29, 2013
- ^ a b Stocks, Christopher (2016-09-06). "Name game: Byredo celebrates its tenth anniversary with a nameless fragrance". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Founder Ben Gorham continues to push Byredo out of its comfort zone. LAUREN JOSEPH, Surface magazine, October 20, 2017
- ^ "Puig snaps up majority stake in cool Swedish fragrance brand Byredo". 31 May 2022.
- ^ Weil, Jennifer (2023-11-20). "EXCLUSIVE: Byredo Is Launching Fine Jewelry". WWD. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Ward, Maria (2016-12-09). "Party Like It's 1996: Byredo and Inez and Vinoodh Celebrate Their Fragrance Collaboration". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Off-White and Byredo Just Launched a Perfume Called Elevator Music—And It's Already a Cult Obsession". Vogue. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Ikea and Byredo's Founder Just Launched a Candle Collection You Need to Buy". Harper's BAZAAR. 2020-11-02. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Wu, Sarah Y. (2020-10-01). "Inside Byredo Makeup's Surprising, Colorful Launch". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Walsh, Savannah (2021-01-19). "It's Lit! Travis Scott's Highly Popular Byredo Collaboration Has Just Been Restocked". ELLE. Retrieved 2021-02-23.