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New brand Lenose targets Aesop's consumer base with affordable luxury

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Lenose, a new brand co-founded by Lindsay St. Clair and Zee Carlstrom, has appointed Caroline Valentini as CEO. The company aims to capture younger consumers who have premium tastes but limited spending power. Lenose plans to offer upscale scents and products at a mass-market price point, such as US$10.

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Why it matters

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Lenose is positioned as a direct competitor to Aesop, targeting the same consumer segment. The brand aims to disrupt the premium consumer goods category by providing a high-quality product at a more accessible price point.

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Who's involved

  • AesopLuxury skin care brand that Lenose is targeting with a lower-priced offering

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AesopSpeculative

    Aesop might face reduced market share or pressure on sales revenue due to the introduction of a lower-priced competitor.

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The entities involved

  • Aesop

    luxury skin care brand

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Coverage

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