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Jennifer Weil

European Beauty Editor

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Jennifer Weil is WWD’s European Beauty Editor. She has served in the role for more than 25 years, reporting on evolutions and revolutions impacting the beauty industry. From a holistic vantage point, she covers corporate, financial, retail, marketing, brand and product news, as well as rising trends and in-depth profiles of companies and executives. Groups in her scope include L’Oréal, LVMH, Kering, Unilever and Groupe Clarins, as well as fledgling fragrance and cosmetics makers. Jennifer began her journalism career in Paris, at the International Herald Tribune and city publications. She is a native New Yorker, with a degree from Middlebury College.

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Grasse’s Scent of Success Blends Past, Present and Future

The southern French town, known as the birthplace of modern perfumery, is rising again.

IM Men Spring 2026: Dancing Texture

Sen Kawahara, Yuki Itakura and Nobutaka Kobayashi took a cue from Shoji Kamoda's pottery this season.

Walter Van Beirendonck Men’s Spring 2026: Prints and Tailoring

The designer described the collection as having "a kind of dandy atmosphere, but with a very punk attitude."

Ernest W. Baker Spring 2026: Gothic Grandma

We put our heart into creating very elegant, very elevated pieces," said Reid Baker.

Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian’s Creations to Be Displayed at the Palais de Tokyo

The Paris museum will host the exhibition of his groundbreaking creations from Oct. 29 to Nov. 23.

Cellugy Raises 8.1 Million Euros to Eliminate Microplastics in Personal Care Products

The Danish company received the grant from the European Union.

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