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08-27-2014 03:43 PM
I posted on the Kat Von D thread yesterday and I wondered if you saw it??
Knowing how strongly you feel and that you said you prefer not to purchase from companies who test on animals, which includes their parent companies, I wanted to pass this info. along, in case you didn't know.
I was surprised to read that Kat's make up line was owned by LVMH, who tests
Here's the post from yesterdays thread:
Wishing you guys a complete and lasting recovery!
HappyDaze, I know that animal testing is an important issue for you and I remembered reading about Kat Von D cosmetics being owned by LVMH, which supports testing.
According to Busniesswire, Kendo Brands, which is considered a "LVMH incubator" and "seperate entity which creates new beauty brands in partnership with creative leaders as well as acquires brands. The Kendo portfolio today includes brands such as Ole Henricksen, Kat Von D, Formula X and Marc Jacobs." Oct. 2013
08-27-2014 07:51 PM
Bump
08-27-2014 08:02 PM
ack what?? Really? I am going to have to research this. I don't really understand what an "incubator" is- do they mean they develop the brand then sell to LVMH at some point? I tried googling more about this and can't even find the information you found- can you point me to the article where you found this?
Well, I am glad I didn't feel up to going to Marshall's yet. I need to get to the bottom of this before I buy anymore KVD stuff.
Thanks for the heads up!
08-27-2014 09:23 PM
Well HappyDaze, it's sad but true and yes, this is "getting to the bottom of this" as you say. Whatcha think, I was blowin' smoke up your bleep? Lol
To answer your question about developing the brand then selling to LVMH, the answer is no, which is explained in the quotation in the OP. Kendo Brands is a seperate entity of LVMH. Entity meaning a part of. Think of Kendo as a "division of LVMH or a department of." In other words, LVMH owns Kat Von D cosmetics and Kendo's job is to develope (hence the term "incubator") the brand, which in turn, is why Kat's cosmetics are sold at Sephora, because LVMH owns Sephora too.
I can't post a link (I can barely type, so please don't make me do anymore lol) on my Kindle, but you can go to businesswire.com to read the article. Once on the site, type Calvin McDonald named president in the search box. Under "news" see the first article, it's dated Oct. 24 '13
Myshell thanks for them bimp
08-28-2014 04:56 PM
So from what I was able to find in my research, LVMH's cosmetics and perfume departments have stopped all animal testing on their products since 1989. I thought I remember reading this awhile back regarding LVMH when I was wondering about Sephora brand products being cruelty free. It is in their Environmental report and in several articles I read from LVMH.
08-28-2014 08:31 PM
08-31-2014 04:43 PM
Below is a part of my "journey" while researching Fresh. Although not in chronological order or the entire list, it will give you a general over view of LVHM, it's business structure and association with Christian Dior, it's activities in China, etc.
When I learned about the make-up/skincare companies that they own, I ran each through PETA, with the exception of the perfumes. All but one, Guerlain (which admits testing) is a now show, which is my minds eye spoke volumes. Here's a list of each that I found:
LVMH: Christian Dior: (excluding Perfume)
Ole Henricksen BeneFit Cosmetics
Kat Von D Makeup Forever
Marc Jacobs Guerlain
Formula X Fresh
and there may be more
http://www.fashinvest.com/lvmh-moet-hennessy-louis-vuitton-partners-chinese-american-planning-counci...
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LVMH
http://www.lvmh.com/the-group/lvmh-companies-and-brands/perfumes-cosmetics/fresh
http://www.fashinvest.com/lvmh-moet-hennessy-louis-vuitton-partners-chinese-american-planning-counci...
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=100801103
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Business-Financial/LVMH-targets-Asia-for-premium-cosmetics-expan...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/luisakroll/2012/05/18/inside-lvmhs-byzantine-ownership-structure/
http://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/by-brand/dior?sort=product&direction=asc&p...
http://www.logicalharmony.net/cruelty-free-vegan-brand-list/#axzz3Bsysctdz
HTH.
You can copy each link and paste it into your browser.
I'll post the rest below.
08-31-2014 05:06 PM
This is from the LVMH Environment Report 2012 which was referenced in your post HD. It's savvy and raised a number of red flags for me, which I'll highlight.
"The LVMH Group has a clear policy
cosmetics products changed with the
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