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Scott Kerr speaks with Frédéric Fekkai, legendary celebrity hairstylist and founder of FEKKAI brands. Frédéric discusses reinventing the luxury hair salon experience by creating the concept of beauty hospitality at his namesake salon atop New York's Bergdorf Goodman and why he bought back his brand after going through a handful of different owners. He also talks about how listening to customers informed his strategies and innovations, why he and his wife purchased French beauty and lifestyle company Côté Bastide,  how he adjusted his formulations to meet the demands of the post-Covid self-care market, and his first-ever professional ambassador program. Plus: How Fekkai intends to thrive in a hyper-competitive haircare category.Featuring: Frédéric Fekkai, Founder of FEKKAI (fekkai.com)Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

Join us for a perfect hair day as we sit down with Frederic Fekkai, founder of his iconic hair care range that has been creating and inspiring beautiful hair since its inception! FEKKAI originated at the salon in 1989, when there was the lack of high-quality hair care products at the time - in particular, color care. Women were leaving the salon with beautiful hair color and returning with faded, oxidized colored hair in a matter of weeks. That inspired him to create Technician Color, which has always remained a favorite. Professional luxury hair hair care didn't exist - there was a gap in the prestige market, particularly in areas like color care, and saw an opportunity to offer solutions that were missing at the time. From the start it has always been about the skinification of hair care, the sensorality of the formulations and the experience using the product matched with unprecedented professional results. Frédéric embarked on a journey that fused innovation with expertise. Frédéric's style is inspired by the French way of life - it is about capturing the beauty of each individual person, however effortlessly chic, working with the natural hair they have. He dared to transcend boundaries and carve out his own niche.The French influence does not end with just the Parisian style - Being from Aix-en-Provence, he was inspired to create a brand that uses simple natural ingredients we find in French heritage, like Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Shea Butter.At the heart of the produt line lies a synergy between the most high-quality natural ingredients and groundbreaking formula innovation in clean science. Frédéric and the FEKKAI stylists test each formula on actual clients in the salons. The products extend beyond functionality; they encompass an entire sensory experience. From the delightful aroma to the luxurious textures and the captivating sensation during application, every aspect is meticulously designed to create a holistic experience that embodies our luxurious salon experience in every use.As a brand deeply rooted in luxury and heritage, next year will be FEKKAI's 35th anniversary. Frederic and the team are digging into the archives and bringing back the initial brand DNA and codes of the past. Taking back the luxury sensibility and positioning backed with professional salon expertiseSupport the showFollow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy

Sponsored by Olivia Gardenhttps://store.oliviagarden.com/pages/superhpInterview with Frédéric FekkaiProvence-born and Paris-trained, Frédéric Fekkai opened his first ground-breaking namesake salon atop New York's Bergdorf Goodman department store in 1989 and today has the most recognized and luxurious hair salons in New York. During this time, he quickly became known for creating hairstyles on the catwalk, magazine covers and red carpets for notable supermodels and celebrities. In 1995, Frédéric created the prestige hair category with the launch of his product line, raising the industry standard from commodity to luxury by incorporating high performance ingredients found in prestige skincare, further enhanced by partnerships with the world's leading fragrance formulators. FEKKAI was acquired in 2006 by Procter & Gamble.Now, with a powerhouse standalone salon in Soho and an iconic salon within The Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side, Frédéric Fekkai has reclaimed his namesake brand, and re-launched FEKKAI with a new mission. He has created a high performance, clean collection of haircare that shatters the myths that clean products are less performative. With the brand's commitment to eliminate plastic waste by using high percentages of PCR in their recyclable bottles and tubes, and the latest product innovations, with three earth friendly, non-ozone depleting aerosols powered with Solstice® Propellant technology, he has sought out to do just that. Links: https://fekkai.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AglOq1wkY5bn1bXuwll6a57kefQu2iBYVC2oln4_GW7izZcYGzSItasaAgvsEALw_wcBhttps://www.instagram.com/fredericfekkai/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/fekkai/?hl=enRant News:Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. If someone is hurting you or someone you know, there is help. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org, or text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741.https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2023/07/07/massachusetts-proposes-law-that-would-require-hair-care-facilities-to-take-domestic-violence-awareness-training-courseNews from TheTease.comhttps://www.thetease.com/celebrity-hairstylist-johnny-wright-will-be-touching-crowns-and-hearts-on-his-multi-city-naturally-you-tour/https://www.thetease.com/colorist-jacob-schwartz-shares-exactly-how-to-get-margot-robbies-barbie-blonde-hair-color-from-the-barbie-premiere/

Industry legend, Frederic Fekkai, is featured in this episode of ICA Podcast 9. Join us as he tells ICA President, Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, about his journey in the industry. About Frederic Fekkai: Provence born. Paris trained. NYC made. From his first entry into the hairstyling world, Frédéric has been a pioneer in all facets of the industry—first by introducing his signature French effortless-chic approach to cutting and styling, then by revolutionizing the Guest Salon Experience with his salon at Bergdorf Goodman and finally by moving into to product formulation. Frédéric was the first to introduce the ‘skinification' of haircare, using skincare labs to transform hair care from an everyday commodity to luxurious, benefit-rich products scientifically formulated to address the needs of the hair. Many haircare brand founders/ leaders openly credit Frédéric for creating the luxury hair category. He continues his pioneering legacy with the launch of his newest brand, FEKKAI 3.0, combining his legendary expertise on everything hair with his relentless focus on creating innovative, high-performance products that are clean, vegan, and sustainable.

He was a young hairdresser from the south of France, who learnt the business by listening to the likes of Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and other role models.  But when others stopped listening to him, Frederic Fekkai had no choice but to fight back.  And he did. Here he talks about what it's  like to get your business back, when you've already sold it for millions. https://fekkai.com/Please follow or subscribe to Keeping Face wherever you're listening.For more information please contact info@parkviewcreative.comHosted by @kathleen_bairdmurray, a @parkview.creative production.

We are excited to welcome Crystal Wood who is the COO at Blue Mistral, FEKKAI & Bastide to The Style That Binds Us podcast to talk all things clean beauty. During the episode, Crystal debunks myths about parabens, sulfates, silicones, benzene and lilial. We learn the definition of clean beauty, get the inside scoop on what to keep in mind when buying beauty products, the newest and hottest skincare ingredients, if we should use a skincare fridge and more. Shop all the products mentioned in this episode here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/debunking-clean-beauty-myths-with-fekkais-coo/ Want to learn about Frédéric Fekkai's other brand, Bastide? Learn all about Bastide on this episode of The Style That Binds Us podcast: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/bastide/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delia-folk8/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delia-folk8/support

Frédéric Fekkai is one of the most acclaimed hairstylists and founders in the industry, shaping the global beauty landscape for almost three decades.Since the relaunch of his brand in 2018, Frédéric has continued his mission to evolve the haircare space with a renewed brand philosophy of ‘clean without compromise'. Join us as we discuss green circle salons, how FEKKAI aims to eliminate carbon emissions and just how Frédéric Fekkai became synonymous with luxury haircare.If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash & Frédéric: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Frédéric Fekkai: @fredericfekkai FEKKAI: @fekkai www.fekkai.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Where Brains Meet Beauty, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jill Scalamandre, a seasoned industry expert with over two decades of experience in leadership positions at renowned companies such as Revlon, Shiseido, Prada, Coty, Fekkai, and Bare Minerals. As the current CEO of Beekman 1802, the world's largest goat milk body-care brand, Jill shared her journey and insights on the beauty industry. During our conversation, she talked about how her passion for fashion evolved into a thriving career in the beauty sector, the importance of having a "champion" in the workplace who supports and provides growth opportunities, the benefits of pursuing your passion over just a job title, and more!

Jefferey Epstein had an account with one of the top hair stylists in New York and he often brought groups of girls to the Salon to get their hair cut in a style that he chose.Today, we meet the man who owned that Salon.(commercial at 19:30)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epstein-flaunted-girls-after-his-arrest-at-frederic-fekkais-hair-salon-for-the-stars

Provence-born and Paris-trained, Frédéric Fekkai opened his groundbreaking namesake salon atop New York's Bergdorf Goodman Department Store, creating the concept of beauty hospitality and revolutionising the industry standard for hair stylists. Fekkai is now continuing his legacy with a new mission to create the cleanest, most sustainable haircare that delivers salon performance to every customer. His salon-grade, EWG-compliant formulas are all clean, vegan, silicone-free & cruelty free and feature naturally-derived, high-performance ingredients that are sourced sustainably. Fekkai tells Tom Shearsmith, News Editor and Senior Writer, about his early career, why he bought his brand back after originally selling it to P&G, the sustainability credentials of his products, innovations that are taking place behind-the-scenes at the brand and how those in the UK can take better care of their hair.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Today, we're sitting down with beauty icon Frédéric Fekkai. Frédéric Fekkai has been revolutionizing luxury hair care for decades, by not only crafting some of the most luxurious hair care products on the market but also through operating his high-end salons where he focuses on creating a totally customized experience for his clients. In today's episode, Frédéric explains the evolution of the Fekkai brand including one of their most recent goals to not only pamper the customer, but also our planet.Frédéric also walks us through:The most notable changes through the evolution of the brandModernizing his product formulas and packaging and competing with other luxury brands currently on the market Social media's influence on marketing now vs the 1990sHis hindsight view of what he might have done differentlyYou'll also hear about Fekkai's best selling products and what's next for the brand.This episode is sponsored by AttentiveAttentive is a personalized text message marketing platform that lets you communicate with your customers in real-time, engage them with timely campaigns, and help your business drive revenue. Thousands of brands like CB2, Pura Vida, and Coach have created magical customer experiences and driven over 20% of their online revenue using Attentive-powered personalized text messages.  And you, too, can turn SMS into one of your top-three revenue channels in just a few months. Visit attentivemobile.com/wavebreak to learn how you can try it for free.This episode is also brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

In this episode of the Success Fundamentals Podcast, Kris Sykes and Brian Goldsack talk to Frederic Fekkai, a titan in the beauty industry who has worked with names such as Madonna, Sharon Stone, and even Hillary Clinton. Frederic, who originally hails from Aix-en-Provence, a small city in Southeast France, uprooted himself from a relatively comfortable life to pursue the beauty industry in New York City. He talks about achieving greatness through hard work, persistence, and trusting his vision. He found one of his greatest successes by following his entrepreneurial vision of creating luxury hair care products, which in the 80s were considered a commodity. In this episode, we take a glimpse on the inner workings of Frederic's mind, and hopefully pick up a few business and life lessons from the hairstylist to the rich and famous. HIGHLIGHTSGrowing up in the beauty of Aix-en-Provence, FranceA detour with law school and getting acquainted with the beauty industryPursuing the dream in New York CityElevating hair care into a luxuryHow to be the hair stylist for the rich and famous Beauty is about self confidenceGetting a reputation boost from Hillary ClintonKeep your integrity: it pays offIs vanity bad?People don't buy stories, not products Build and take care of your teamAlways be curious and innovativeMoney can help change people's lives for the betterPower needs to be helpfulQUOTESFrederic "When I went back to my roots and met the friends that I went to university or school with, I see them having a great job, whether it's doctors or lawyers, or whatever. And looking at their life, it's a very comfortable life but that's not what I wanted. I really wanted to be noticed. Not to be famous, but I wanted to be known for somebody that did something special." Frederic: "I'm not in the business just to make money. I mean, yes, that's great and that's the first intent. But the most important thing for me was to have a business that really moved the needle and get people's attention."Frederic: "Beautiful is about self-confidence. It's about accepting who you are and using tools whether it's hair, makeup, skin care, accessories, to enhance that. That doesn't make somebody beautiful. I give them, first of all, the sense of who they are and why they are beautiful. If they accept that first, it's easy. If they're really not happy with who they are, that's my job. I need to make them understand that they should be happy with who they are." Frederic: "I was not that famous for just doing incredible hair. Because a lot of stylists were  doing that. And sometimes, to be honest with you, [they were] much more talented than ours. But those stylists were doing things that customers couldn't reproduce. The magic is I was doing beautiful hair that's beautiful enough for them to reproduce at home."Frederic: "Vanity is not bad. Vanity is about feeling good, feeling confident. Vanity is important. I would rather have someone who is vain, than someone who is neglecting their own personal look. When you're vain, you're making an effort. Just that by itself is a positive thing."Follow Frederic on the following links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-fekkai/Follow Success Fundamentals on the following links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XCvuwxnFi5_7C6Ncm12xQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-fundamentals™Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successfundamentalspodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/successfundamentalspodcast

Jefferey Epstein had an account with one of the top hair stylists in New York and he often brought groups of girls to the Salon to get their hair cut in a style that he chose.Today, we meet the man who owned that Salon.(commercial at 19:30)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epstein-flaunted-girls-after-his-arrest-at-frederic-fekkais-hair-salon-for-the-stars

Jefferey Epstein had an account with one of the top hair stylists in New York and he often brought groups of girls to the Salon to get their hair cut in a style that he chose.Today, we meet the man who owned that Salon.(commercial at 19:30)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epstein-flaunted-girls-after-his-arrest-at-frederic-fekkais-hair-salon-for-the-stars

Frederic Fekkai, CEO and founder of FEKKAI and co-founder of Bastide, joins us today to discuss his experience of reinventing a brand. After selling FEKKAI to Procter & Gamble in 2008, Frederic realized how far the buy-out removed his products from their original mission. In 2016, he and his wife co-founded Bastide, a beauty and lifestyle brand celebrating artisans from the South of France. In 2018, he bought the FEKKAI brand back making it the global authority in salon performance with clean, highly effective formulas in sustainable packaging. Listen in as Frederic discusses how brands change between owners and how he brought his brand back to what he wanted it to represent.Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts, and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want. Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas, or sponsorship inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Jefferey Epstein had an account with one of the top hair stylists in New York and he often brought groups of girls to the Salon to get their hair cut in a style that he chose. Today, we meet the man who owned that Salon. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

With the growing promise of access to luxury hair care at home, the need for high performing and sustainable products has grown. Today we talked with Frederic Fekkai, who talks about buying his business back, and managing a consumer brand through a time of uncertainty for traditional hair salons.Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want. Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Francia Cooper is a multifaceted marketing and brand consultant with five years of experience in marketing, event planning, and public relations. She is currently the Senior PR and Influencer Relations Manager at FEKKAI and in addition to her professional career, Francia has built her own micro-influencer and social media presence with a focus on fitness and wellness, modeling for brands like Nike and Calvin Klein.In today’s episode, hear how Francia found her way into the beauty industry accidentally, how she stays authentic as a fitness and wellness influencer, and why she believes in asking for help!To get in touch with Francia, you can follow her on Instagram @francia_cooper or visit her website franciacooper.com. To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymakingit on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting!MUSICRiviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.comSmith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YTFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-rivieraMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

For almost three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the international beauty landscape. Frédéric Fekkai evolved from a salon owner and stylist to a luxury lifestyle brand. With the brand taking off, Frédéric redesigned his flagship and opened the iconic 10,000 square foot salon on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Fekkai, which sold to Procter & Gamble was reclaimed by Frédéric in recent years, and he is now working to evolve the brand with a focus on clean ingredients and sustainable practices.

For almost three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the international beauty landscape. Frédéric Fekkai evolved from a salon owner and stylist to a luxury lifestyle brand. With the brand taking off, Frédéric redesigned his flagship and opened the iconic 10,000 square foot salon on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Fekkai, which sold to Procter & Gamble was reclaimed by Frédéric in recent years, and he is now working to evolve the brand with a focus on clean ingredients and sustainable practices.

Owner of the iconic Manhattan-based salon group, a longtime L'Oreal Professionnel Color salon, Frédéric Fekkai joins Gordon to discuss salons adjusting to the coming 'new normal' (given Covid-19), the power of greatbranding, becoming a salon owner, finding the right partnerships and more.  One of the most recognized Celebrity Stylists of all time, @fekkai also gives his take on the changing social and digital media world - and its impacts on salons and professionals. 

This week on the Everyday Hair Colorist. Jack is joined by some real balayage royalty; Her Royal Hairness, Nancy Braun. Her name has cropped up in almost every episode of the podcast so far she and Jack deliver the inside scoop on her journey through the early days of balayage and education into the hugely varied and blossoming world of contemporary hair colour. They chat Kentucky and Catholic nuns, five dollar barbering, L'Oreal, Frédéric Fekkai and Jacques Dessange, Legally Blonde, building relationships and the key to mastering balayage. It's an absolute must listen for anyone in the industry.  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Everyday Hair Colorist! Don't forget to subscribe on your podcast listening app of choice, drop us a 5 star review and let us know which bits of the show you enjoyed most.  If you'd like to know more about Jack and what he does, head over to jackhowardcolor.com  Follow on insta at @jackhowardcolor and @theeverydayhaircolorist Follow on youtube at jackhowarduk Or here on facebook

With the tremendous growth of the beauty industry and increased consumer interest in new, sustainable products, beauty entrepreneurs are looking for ways to differentiate their brand. Shirin von Wulffen, founder of Bastide, is doing this by centering her collection on the lifestyle and sensations of the beautiful Aix-en-Provence, a town in the French countryside. Shirin describes the process and importance of developing a lifestyle brand that celebrates local artisans through collaboration. In such a fast paced industry, it can be difficult to stay on the right side of trendy while also staying true to the brand's mission. Tune in and hear how Shirin has managed to stay ahead of the curve without sacrificing the uniqueness of Bastide's brand.Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Here's a reminder that we're all in this together. Even seasoned business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs are navigating uncharted waters as we shift the way we connect with our teams and our customers. Frédéric Fekkai, Founder and CEO of Fekkai shares in this episode how he and his team are working through a time of change, and how through many changes over the past several years, he's managed to stay connected - to his home, his customers, his team, and his name. Entrepreneurs, this one is for you. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Here’s a reminder that we’re all in this together. Even seasoned business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs are navigating uncharted waters as we shift the way we connect with our teams and our customers. Frédéric Fekkai, Founder and CEO of Fekkai shares in this episode how he and his team are working through a time of change, and how through many changes over the past several years, he’s managed to stay connected - to his home, his customers, his team, and his name. Entrepreneurs, this one is for you.   #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast   wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Here’s a reminder that we’re all in this together. Even seasoned business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs are navigating uncharted waters as we shift the way we connect with our teams and our customers. Frédéric Fekkai, Founder and CEO of Fekkai shares in this episode how he and his team are working through a time of change, and how through many changes over the past several years, he’s managed to stay connected - to his home, his customers, his team, and his name. Entrepreneurs, this one is for you.   #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast   wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

If you want to know how to get your most flattering haircut, the best at-home fix for frizz, the right way to condition (yes, there’s an easy trick that changes everything), and French hair secret that works for every hair type, legendary hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai has incredible tips. He talks about his epic career (he started as an assistant in a Paris salon and became a world-famous hairstylist with salons buzzing with supermodel and celebrity clients), his superpower for bringing out what’s beautiful in every person, why he’s gone clean with his brilliant new hair-care line (it sold out in a day on goop), how diet affects hair (he’s vegan), and how anyone’s hair can look better without much effort. He’s charming and brilliant, lives a clean lifestyle, and is the expert on healthy, shiny, effortless-looking hair. (For more, see The Beauty Closet hub.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frédéric Fekkai is the Executive Chairman of Blue Mistral: co-founder of Bastide and founder of his namesake brand Fekkai. His first atelier at Bergdof Goodman served as his launching pad and gave him a platform to showcase his impeccable detail to service, innovative approach to beauty, and eye for luxury. His perspective of seeing beauty through the lens of the customer has continued to help Fekkai push the envelope on the luxury and beauty landscape while staying relevant to the lifestyles of people. We talk about: how he built his namesake brand Fekkai, his approach to sustainability with his clean beauty lines, how the perspective of beauty has changed throughout his career, the millennial generation's approach to beauty, his interest in wellness, and more.   Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.

Arrivé a New York en 1982, Frederic n'était qu'un jeune coiffeur ambitieux et talentueux à qui Jacques Dessange avait donné sa chance. Mais très vite, il pénètre les plateaux TV, et commence à coiffer les stars, en particulier tous les grands mannequins de l'époque : Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, etc... Puis un jour, un coup de fil change sa vie, la Maison Blanche l'appelle pour venir coiffer la First Lady, Hillary Clinton. A partir de là, tout fuse, Chanel investit sur lui, puis il développe ses salons de coiffure à travers les USA, dont le plus gros Salon de Coiffure du monde sur Madison Avenue. Ensuite, il développe sa ligne de produits capillaires, et finit par vendre a Procter and Gamble pour $450M! Je ne vous raconte pas tout, mais vous découvrirez comment il a racheté sa marque, acheté Bastide, une marque de cosmétiques naturelle qui vient d'Aix-en-Provence, sa ville d'origine. On parle de sa carrière incroyable, de développement durable, de son enfance, et du marketing moderne a l'époque d'Instagram où les marques doivent sortir leur épingle du jeu. Passionnant! Enjoy

Shirin von Wulffen is the co-founder of beauty and lifestyle company, Bastide. Partnered with her husband, renowned hairstylist, Frédéric Fekkai, Shirin has a true passion for living beautifully, simply, and authentically – she lives by the ethos of the brand. Today Shirin joins us to tell us about the making of Bastide, her life before and today. Get ready for beauty secrets and life lessons. This is a real treat.

Shirin von Wulffen is the co-founder of beauty and lifestyle company, Bastide. Partnered with her husband renowned hairstylist, Frédéric Fekkai, Shirin has a true passion passion for living beautifully, simply, and authentically - she lives by the ethos of the brand. Today Shirin joins us to tell us about the making of Bastide, her life before and today. Get ready for beauty secrets and life lessons. This is a real treat.

Frederic Fekkai opened his 1st haircare salon on the top floor of Bergdorf Goodman in 1989. He built Fekkai into the first luxury haircare brand and sold it to Procter & Gamble before buying it back to reinvent it for the new generation. Fekkai brands includes includes Bastide - a small Provencal brand Frederic bought with his wife Shirin and reformulated for a discerning customer. Customers are loving Bastide for its clean, natural products and the tried and true Fekkai for The One brand and its custom formulations. Frederic shares his insights from his career as an entrepreneur and stylist to the stars in this episode 31. Subscribe to TheIdeaMix Life Hustle and stay tuned for our weekly episodes.The IdeaMix Life Hustle show brings you stories, inspiration and resources to live what you love with new episodes every week.Check out our website. Sign up for The IdeaMix weekly newsletter here. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

For almost three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the international beauty landscape. Born in France, Frédéric rapidly rose through the beauty ranks. Instead of performing a “signature cut”, Frédéric became the master of customization. Frédéric's vision extended beyond running a salon when he realized that women spared no expense on their complexions, but the majority of haircare products were purchased at the drugstore. With a nod to prestige skincare, Frédéric decided to extend the luxury hair experience from his salon into clients' homes with a product collection. Frédéric Fekkai evolved from a salon owner and stylist with an impressive roster of clients to a luxury lifestyle brand and by 2005, Frédéric redesigned his flagship and opened a 10,000 square foot salon on New York's Fifth Avenue.

For almost three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the international beauty landscape. Born in France, Frédéric rapidly rose through the beauty ranks. Instead of performing a “signature cut”, Frédéric became the master of customization. Frédéric’s vision extended beyond running a salon when he realized that women spared no expense on their complexions, but the majority of haircare products were purchased at the drugstore. With a nod to prestige skincare, Frédéric decided to extend the luxury hair experience from his salon into clients’ homes with a product collection. Frédéric Fekkai evolved from a salon owner and stylist with an impressive roster of clients to a luxury lifestyle brand.

Haircare industry icon, pioneer, and founder and cofounder of two brands celebrity hairstylist and Entrepreneur Frederic Fekkai talks with Abby Wallach and Karen Moon about taking care of yourself, how beauty is a way of life, creating a unique VIP customer experience, the concept of clean and slow beauty, and why he sold and then bought back his namesake brand.

Get ready to be transported to the French Countryside of Aix-en-Provence on today’s episode with Shirin von Wulffen, the co-founder of beauty and lifestyle company, Bastide, where she is partners with her husband renowned hairstylist, Frédéric Fekkai. With a shared passion for living beautifully, simply, and authentically, this is also the philosophy behind the brand. Together Shirin and Frédéric launched Bastide in 2016 with a collection of lotions, soaps, fragrances , candles, and cult products like scented amber crystals, all inspired by the wellness philosophy of Provence and founded on a commitment to clean, toxin-free living.  Infused and formulated with the wonderful herbs, flowers, oils and honey from the region.  Bastide is a family business that represents a homecoming for  Frédéric Fekkai—and a celebration of his native Aix-en-Provence and is a special place for Shirin and their family. Bastide’s products for skin, body and home are all made in local workshops by artisans—whose roots date back generations.  Shirin and Frédéric sourced the best of these heritage makers for their collection. In this conversation, Shirin talks about her upbringing from Iran to Virginia, her early beginnings in fashion and PR in Germany and Milan, and and how she ultimately landed in NYC. She shares the inspiration and influence behind her beautifully designed, formulated and fragrant collection of products and heritage brand, Bastide, and of course she shares her fitness and wellness secrets for success! Connect On Social @BastideOfficial on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!      

When I sat with Frédéric in his office on Park avenue, he told me that in 1989, when he opened his first salon atop New York’s Bergdorf Goodman Department store, he really wanted to do something different and new in the Beauty industry. So, he created the first luxury experience in haircare. And It’s still about revealing the unique beauty of everyone who sits in his chair.    

Women of a certain age know the name of this hair legend: Frédéric Fekkai. Get ready to hear the backstory behind the dashing Frenchman and former model who was among the first to charge hundreds of dollars for a haircut in Manhattan. In his heyday, Frédéric was called upon by Hollywood royalty like Meryl Streep and Oprah Winfrey— at one Academy Awards show, he worked on three nominees in one night!   His eponymous haircare brand was also among the original hairstylist-backed brands, and it would become coveted for its anti-grunge, Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream, bringing that salon suave to top shelves across the continent. (Carlene even recalls one swanky press trip when she was helicoptered to Frédéric’s estate in Upstate New York!) But after selling his self-titled haircare business in 2008, the brand lost its cool factor. In today’s episode, Frédéric explains why he recently bought back his own brand—and details his plans for re-inventing the House of Fekkai to compete with the Ouai’s and Brigeo’s of this world.   Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Frédéric never retired for long though. Meet the clean beauty brand born from his roots in the South of France, called Bastide. What began as a small assortment of artisanal, luxe-y perfumes, hand washes and body creams sold at high end department stores Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew, the highly giftable brand is ready to take on skincare this fall. Frédéric talks to us about shifting his focus from hair to face; he also explains the right* way to blow-dry your hair; and he shares some knee-slapping stories about his stylish travels working with the likes of Martha Stewart (pre & post-penitentiary) along the way.   Thanks to our show sponsor: Better health doesn’t happen overnight, so right now Ritual is offering Breaking Beauty listeners in the US 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BEAUTY to start your ritual today.   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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My guest today is a global brand and business builder, recognised strategy expert, author and speaker.  He has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in successfully creating or re-staging brands that have grown to generate over a billion dollars in combined incremental sales annually around the world. In our chat we learn what the Uber brands are doing and that it isn’t always wise to follow every whim, need and trend of the consumer.  Please welcome JP Kuehlwein. Bio JP Kuehlwein is a global brand builder, accomplished business leader and recognised strategy expert. He has a 20+ year track record of creating or repositioning brands that then win in the market. JP’s diverse experience ranges from introducing the concept of disposable diapers and Pampers brands to India and South-East Asia to reviving an iconic New York Hair Care and Prestige salon services business. Before co-founding the brand consultancy ‘Ueber-Brands’ in 2016, JP was Executive Vice President of Frédéric Fekkai and Managing Director of Global Strategy; Innovation, Premium Products at P& G. Based out of New York City, JP Kuehlwein is on the industry advisory board of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT, NY), the CMO Council (San Francisco) and L2 Inc. (NYC) as well as an External Director of Smith & Norbu, a Hong Kong-based maker of luxury optical frames and accessories. JP Kuehlwein has co-authored the best-selling “Rethinking Prestige Branding – Secrets of the Ueber-Brands”, which is becoming a marketer’s reference book. It reveals the success drivers behind some one hundred premium brands across industries. With his co-author Wolf Schaefer, JP advocates to put ‘myth back into marketing’ to ‘seduce rather than sell’ for a brand to be esteemed beyond size, price or performance. Their blog-cast ‘Ueber-Brands’ and related events are sought-after by marketing leaders around the world. JP is regularly engaged in consulting, public speaking and teaching in English, French and German. His talks are lively with many practical examples and particularly popular with the big mass marketing groups. He has been named ‘Inspiring Marketer of the Year 2015’ by the Association of National Advertisers / The Internationalist. Recorded: 11th April 2019 Links: More about JP Kuehlwein Rethinking Prestige Branding More about Maria Franzoni Ltd Connect with Maria on Linkedin Connect with Maria on FaceBook To book any of the speakers featured on the Speaking Business podcast, click here

When Frederic Fekkai was a young man, he had no intention of entering the beauty space. In fact, he didn't even know it existed. Shortly after this discovery, Fekkai quit law school, moved to Paris and threw himself into the world of beauty. He began to work fashion shows and photoshoots, and establish meaningful connections with some of the top players in the industry. Over the course of the next four decades, Fekkai would go on to establish and sell his own namesake company, buy and rebrand Côté Bastide to Bastide, and, most recently, buy back Frederic Fekkai. On this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao talks to Fekkai live at the Glossy Beauty x Wellness Summit about how he got his start in the industry, what it was like to build and sell his namesake company, and why he says up-and-coming brands should stop ripping off Chanel.

Shirin von Wulffen is co-founder of the beauty and lifestyle brand, Bastide, from Aix-en-Provence (along with her husband Frédéric Fekkai). Born in Iran to German parents, with an American education and fluent command of four languages, Shirin is truly a citizen of the world. She is also the former VP of Public Relations for YSL, VP of Public Relations for Tom Ford, and former communications director for Gucci.

Shirin von Wulffen is co-founder of the beauty and lifestyle brand, Bastide, from Aix-en-Provence (along with her husband Frédéric Fekkai). Born in Iran to German parents, with an American education and fluent command of four languages, Shirin is truly a citizen of the world. She is also the former VP of Public Relations for YSL, VP of Public Relations for Tom Ford, and former communications director for Gucci.

Jane’s guest today is the internationally acclaimed style expert and celebrity stylist, Frédéric Fekkai. For over three decades, he has been a dominant force in shaping the global beauty landscape while setting the gold standard for casual elegance and elan. A true visionary and innovator, he created a hair care empire that included seven luxury namesake salons across the country and was also the first to develop an entirely new category of couture-level hair care, that continues to thrive today. His clients included major stars, supermodels, media moguls, trendsetters and social influencers. His credo? The simplest and most natural styles are the most beautiful. He has now turned his passion and enthusiasm to making our entire lives Better Than Before. He and his stunning wife, Shirin von Wulffen, acquired Côté Bastide, a 25-year-old lifestyle brand from his hometown of Aix-en-Provence in the South of France. The couple recently relaunched the business as Bastide, a beauty and lifestyle collection inspired by the wellness philosophy of Provence and founded on a commitment to artisanship and to clean, toxin-free living. On today’s show, Frédéric will share the wonders of Provence, along with his personal suggestions on how to achieve a lifestyle that is filled with exquisiteness, exuberance and extraordinary beauty, health and well-being.

Frédéric Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen, the married couple behind Provençal bath and body line Bastide, talk with Jess about slow beauty and explain why the laissez-faire French girl beauty thing is a sham. Before that, we share our listeners' biggest beauty regrets, along with some of our own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“A Ferrari is more than a way of getting from point A to point B. It has a power over you that goes beyond reason.” Luxury brands can do that. However, changing consumers and media dynamics require us to rethink luxury branding in the digital age. Brand strategist and author JP Kuehlwein joined us for a discussion on this very topic. About JP Kuehlwein JP Kuehlwein is Executive Vice President of Frédéric Fekkai, a New York-based prestige salon operator, hair care brand and fully owned subsidiary of Procter and Gamble. He is also an Outside Director of Smith & Norbu, a Hong Kong luxury optical frame maker. Previously, JP was Managing Director of Global Strategy & Innovation – Premium Consumer, spearheading Procter & Gamble’s capability and business development in the premium brand space. JP is a recognized strategy expert, global brand builder, and accomplished marketing leader. He has a 20+ year track record of translating consumer and branding insights into transformational propositions that win in the market. His experience spans from introducing a new-to-the-world food wrap to the US -or- disposable diapers to developing markets in Asia, to developing a global communication strategy for the world’s leading detergent or portfolio strategies for Beauty and Lifestyle categories. JP is a regularly involved in guest lecturing, consulting, and public speaking in English, French, or German. He is co-author of the book Rethinking Prestige Branding – Secrets of The Ueber-Brands which reveals the drivers of sustained success of modern premium brands across industries. As We Wrap … Recently our friend Gabriel Tesser Felix gave us a shout on Twitter about our recent episode featuring Marc Hershon. Thanks for listening Gabriel! Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Last but not least … Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. And don’t forget that this podcast is brought to you by our Brand Driven Digital events series, learn more about the industry leading Social Brand Forum and our other trainings and workshops now. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!