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The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products.

The diptyque story began in Paris at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain with, at its heart, three friends driven by the same creative passion. Christiane Gautrot was an interior designer, Desmond Knox-Leet, a painter, and Yves Coueslant, a theater director and set designer. The first two collaborated designing fabrics and wallpaper for Liberty and Sanderson. They were joined by the third in 1961 and opened a shop to display their designs. Yves became the administrator and consultant; Desmond and Christiane were the artistic soul. Bit by bit, with finely honed taste, the trio transformed the site into a one-of-a-kind setting, a kind of stylish bazaar where one found surprising articles unmatched in Paris, mined and conveyed home by the trio over the course of their travels.

In 1991, our founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg saw the need for beauty that was both effective and indulgent. Following their American dream, they opened a small store in Boston devoted to curating natural products from around the world and engaging a community. The original shopkeepers, they created a brand that touches people’s hearts as well as their skin—and quickly developed a cult following. Today, fresh is a global skincare brand within the LVMH Group, headquartered in New York City. Our collection of skincare, lip care, body care, and fragrances are available in over 25 countries, across our fresh boutiques, specialty and department stores, fresh’s digital channels, and more. We are an organization of curious creators who embrace innovation, optimism, and always keep our customers at the center. With a pioneering spirit, we are empowered to challenge the status quo, and use our authentic voice to do the right thing for our people, our brand, and the environment. In 2000, fresh partnered with the world’s leading luxury products group, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), gaining invaluable access to expertise, research, technology, professional development opportunities, and world-class benefits. The Group is comprised of a unique portfolio of over 70 prestigious brands including Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Dior, Benefit Cosmetics, Bulgari, and Veuve Clicquot, At fresh, we’ve created a warm, inspiring environment that encourages our teams around the world to dream big, because that’s how we got here. On any given day, you might find us celebrating a fresh family member, testing out new beauty products, or hitting the streets during a trend tour. Curiosity, passion, generosity, and a sky’s the limit spirit are woven into our DNA, stemming from our founders, and those values fuel our search for the extraordinary—in product and people.