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About Aesop
Aesop is an Australian luxury skincare brand known for plant-based formulations and minimalist apothecary design. Owned by L'Oréal, its cult hand wash and stores are design icons.
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Aesop turns boutiques into Queer and Women’s Libraries giving away empowering books in Berlin Brighton and Taiwan
These literary spaces transform Aesop stores into micro-libraries, offering complimentary books on LGBTQIA+ authors and women writers.
Aesop’s Ibiza Store Reinterprets the Traditional Finca With Locally Quarried Limestone in Opus Incertum
Aesop's Ibiza store, inspired by Ibizan finca forms, uses locally sourced limestone in opus incertum masonry, creating a unique and grounded retail experience.
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Aesop Evolves From Indie Salon Label to Billion Dollar Global Skincare Powerhouse Under L’Oréal
Aesop was founded in 1987 in Melbourne, Australia, by Dennis Paphitis, a hairdresser who began blending essential oils into salon treatments to counter synthetic…
L’Oreal acquires Aesop, marking its largest-ever brand acquisition
L’Oreal, the French cosmetics giant, has recently acquired Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aesop in a historic $2.53 billion deal, marking its largest-ever brand acquisition.…
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