Shiseido to partner with Burberry Beauty products

Shiseido and iconic British luxury brand Burberry have signed an agreement that will see Shiseido distribute Burberry make-up and fragrance products across Japan. Shiseido has been the sole distributor of Burberry fragrances in several countries through its Paris based fragrance subsidiary Beauté Prestige International, which is famous for luxury brand fragrances. However, this will be the first opportunity for Shiseido to distribute Burberry’s make-up and fragrance products in its home market.

This partnership is one of a series of new developments for Burberry in Japan as it rolls out its global brand offering across the country. This summer, the brand’s licensed products will be replaced with the Burberry global product range including its British made heritage trench coats and scarves. Burberry launched its new fragrance “My Burberry” in September 2014 across multiple countries. The fragrance was created by Chief Creative Officer & Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bailey, and is inspired by a London garden after the rain.

The My Burberry bottle, based on the same design principles and craftsmanship as the Burberry heritage trench coat, features a hand-tied ribbon knot made from English-woven gabardine honouring the trench coat fabric, and a horn-effect cap reminiscent of the buttons.

Shiseido will support the launch of this fragrance from 3rd June 2015 starting at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store (Osaka), Hankyu Online Store, five standalone Burberry stores and thirteen Burberry concessions across major cities in Japan, followed by further points of sale mainly in department stores. This autumn, new Burberry Beauty Box counters will be opened within a select number of department stores across Japan. Inspired by the stand-alone “Burberry Beauty Box” stores in Launching “My Burberry”, Opening of Burberry Beauty Box counters in selective department stores.

Mr. Toru Sakai, Representative Director of Shiseido Co., Ltd. commented: “These are exciting times, the boundaries between fashion and beauty are blurring. Whilst the core of our business remains focused on beauty, this new partnership with Burberry is a significant one for Shiseido as we look to build our portfolio of products and enhance our presence in the luxury beauty market.”

Simona Cattaneo, Senior Vice President of Beauty, Burberry, commented: “We are excited to be partnering with Shiseido in the distribution of our fragrance and beauty products in Japan. To be working with such a well-respected company with a wealth of knowledge in the market is a great opportunity. As Burberry continues to share its global product ranges more widely across the country this summer this partnership will enable us to provide our customers with an authentic Burberry brand experience.”