07.07.11
Inter Parfums, Inc. has entered into a 12-year worldwide license agreement commencing on Jan. 1, 2012 to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Balmain brand. The agreement replaces a previous license that was terminated by mutual consent.
The Balmain couture house was founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain. In recent years, the Balmain couture house has undergone a significant transformation.The launch of a new fragrance line, which is scheduled for the end of 2012, will inaugurate another phase in the development of the Balmain couture house.
Alain Hivelin, chairman and CEO of Balmain, commented: “Inter Parfums has an established track record of expertise developed under the leadership of its founders Philippe Benacin and Jean Madar whose high standards of professionalism, I have been able to appreciate for nearly 20 years. Balmain could not dream of a better partner.”
Philippe Benacin, chairman and CEO of Interparfums SA, added: “Balmain represents a unique brand in today's world of fashion. The creative choices and original and high prestige style developed through its different collections provide a strong basis for differentiation in preparing for our future launches under the brand.”
The Balmain couture house was founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain. In recent years, the Balmain couture house has undergone a significant transformation.The launch of a new fragrance line, which is scheduled for the end of 2012, will inaugurate another phase in the development of the Balmain couture house.
Alain Hivelin, chairman and CEO of Balmain, commented: “Inter Parfums has an established track record of expertise developed under the leadership of its founders Philippe Benacin and Jean Madar whose high standards of professionalism, I have been able to appreciate for nearly 20 years. Balmain could not dream of a better partner.”
Philippe Benacin, chairman and CEO of Interparfums SA, added: “Balmain represents a unique brand in today's world of fashion. The creative choices and original and high prestige style developed through its different collections provide a strong basis for differentiation in preparing for our future launches under the brand.”