NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 Market Event Report + Lifestyle, Beauty & Fragrance Draw

 

NY NOW Winter 2020

NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 Press Badge

The NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 Event was held on February 1-5th. The trade-only show happens twice a year and features over 2,300+ exhibitors that participate from over 66 countries. Events include the Handmade Opening Party, a Fashion Runway Show, Awards Night Party, Onsite Sweepstakes, NY NOW Talks, Free Wine Tastings, Wellness Talks, Happy Hours, Book Signings, and Meet and Greets.

NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC

NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC

Trends spotted: brands having a CBD component, use natural and/ or vegan formulations, and respecting animals by being cruelty-free, giving back to animal causes, and product lines formulated for canine and feline healthcare.

Nest Fragrances introduces AMALFILEMON & MINT and MEDITERRANEAN FIG at the NY NOw Retail Winter 2020

 

NEST NEW YORK Fragrances AMALFILEMON & MINT and MEDITERRANEAN FIG at the NY NOW Winter 2020 show

Fragrance forward luxury scent brand NEST has changed their name to NEST NEW YORK. A new initiative is its expansion into Body Care. Always setting a most scented environment which demonstrates why they lead in this sector. New Collection for Spring will be AMALFI LEMON & MINT and MEDITERRANEAN FIG debuted.

The Naked Bee products

The Naked Bee at NY NOW Retail Winter 2020

The Naked Bee (Elizabethton, TN) only uses sustainable high-quality ingredients that are Paraben-Free and never tested on animals. Products such as Lip Balm, Sunscreen, Shampoos, Conditioners, Body Wash, and Soaps come in over ten scent combinations. They are on a mission to help Save the Bees by raising awareness about the declining bee population.

CARTHUSIA new fragrances 2020

Carthusia at the NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 show

I always make a point to visit the storied house of Carthusia. With over 23 scents in the line, from the classic Fiori di Capri (1948) to the most recent Tuberosa (2019), they all captivate. Many of the more recent fragrances were composed in collaboration with perfumers Luca Maffei and Laura Bosetti Tonatto.

SHO LAYERED

Sho Layered NY NOW Retail Winter 2020

Made in Japan, Sho Layered’s products adhere to strict Japanese quality standards. Their idea of layering scents allows you to explore the infinite possibilities of fragrance for mood enhancements.  Well-priced so experimenting with scent blending won’t break your budget. This sophisticated fragrance line also includes Hand Cream, Body Lotion, Body Spray, Hair Perfume, Diffusers, Detergent, and Fabric Softeners.

VANCOUVER CANDLE CO.

Vancouver Candle Co.

Nick Rabuchin’s career in Floral Design led him to research luxury candles which left him unsatisfied so he began blending fragrances and creating his own candles. Founding Vancouver Candle Co. in 2014 he uses local and ethically sourced materials for the premium soy wax blends which have developed a cult-like following.

JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset

 

Francois Duquesne’s booth  was the center of attention from  fragrance loving attendees. Maison Duquesne develops and manufacture scented boutique brands and builds out its  their distribution network. The list of brands includes some of our favorites:  Olfactive Studio, Keiko Mecheri, Shay & Blue, Chris Collins, The House of Oud, Aedes de Venustas, NEZ the Olfactory Magazine, and new additions, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset (launching March 2020).

Maison Sybarite first water based perfumes

Maison Sybarite, the first water-based fine fragrances by Master Perfumers Antoine Lee and Laure Santantoni.

Marissa Zappas of Redamance with Francois Duquesne of Maison Duquesne

Marissa Zappas of Redamance with Francois Duquesne of Maison Duquesne

I had the pleasure to meet and chat with Redamance’s  Perfumer and Founder Marissa Zappas who was awarded CaFleureBon’s “Best Fragrance You Never Heard 2019, Queen Nzinga.

Essence of Harris

Essence of Harris

Essence of Harris is a Luxury Scottish candle and home living company founded in 2015 that captures the rugged beauty and provenance of Scotland in each of their highly scented product. Hand-poured each product uses natural soy wax. Three Collections include Diffusers, Candles, and a new range of Bath & Body products.

Rescued Wine

Rescued Wine Candles

Rescued Wine Candles (CA) use re purposed bottle products that are inspired by wine, spirits, and beer. Using the best ingredients available and choosing to be environmentally responsible the 100% soy candles are hand-poured and hand-blended in small batches custom blended and infused with essential oils. 10% of their annual profits go towards animal rescue. Can I get a woof woof!

Tatine (Chicago, IL) has crafted Fragrance Compositions inspired by music since 2001, which Founder and Creative Director Margo Breznik considers the highest of all art forms. STARS ARE FIRE – Soft Fragrant Fires for After Dark or Dreamy Afternoons – is the latest in the Candles Collections. An Apothecary Collection of liquid soaps and lotions completes the lineup.

IN THE MOOD FOR…by PARFUM & PROJECT  at the NY NOW Retail Winter show

IN THE MOOD FOR…by PARFUM & PROJECT at the NY NOW Retail Winter 2020

Born in Grasse, Claudine Roublot is a 15-year veteran who has worked with some of the finest and most respected fragrance brands. The line, created in Grasse, is created using only the best raw materials which pay tribute to traditional French perfumery savoir-faire. IN THE MOOD…is a collection of personal messages spoken through fragrances.

Flower Child by West Third Brand

West Third Brand (Austin, TX) has been developing vintage Americana driven scents since 2008 and the brand now has over fifty fragrances in the collection. All are hand-crafted in small batches. Three new scents were debuted, EDT Love Letters, Strange Magic, and EDP Flower Child.

LAFCO NY

Natural Luxury with Pure Purpose ™: Jon Bressler, Founder, and President of LAFCO New York was a pioneer of luxury fragrance and candles using traditional European apothecary as a model. Debuting was his latest candle release, Blush Rose. All his candles are hand-poured in the USA with a burn time of 120 hours.

indie fragrances

NY NOW Indie Now

For the third time, NY NOW’s INDIE NOW spotlights the best new emerging brands in beauty, wellness, and apothecary. A must stop to discover the brands of tomorrow today.

NY NOW Indie 2020 Best in Show

Aeemelia Skincare

Founder Jamie Russell of Aeemelia Skincare

Aeemelia Skincare (Dedham, MA) was born out of a conversation among friends about fashion, function, and the future (the 3 F’s!). The question of why is it so hard to find products that look good, function well and care about our future led Founder Jamie Russell to create a company that cares as much about the future as it does about our skin. Aeemelia products are for all smiles, skin types and stages of life (the 3S’s!).

GOOD PLANT HEMP (Boulder, CO) has a collection of CBD wellness products that exclusively sources organically sun-grown Colorado hemp. Their CBD wellness collection includes tinctures, capsules, pain-relieving topicals and holistic skincare. Their 100% natural (and patented) lipid-based extraction process and CBD oil are third-party tested.

Latrice Littleton Founder CEO of ARDOR BIN CANDLE CO. NY NOW Retail Winter 2020

Latrice Littleton Founder CEO of ARDOR BIN CANDLE CO. NY NOW Retail Winter 2020

Ardor Bin (LA, CA) uses the highest quality of all-natural coconut & soy wax blend, elegantly crafted fragrances, and sustainable wood wicks. Inspired by the redolent scents of nature its vegan, cruelty-free, and free of harmful parabens, phthalates, paraffin, animal products, dyes, and airborne heavy metals. Ardor Bin’s collection of plant-based candles offer a healthier option to traditional candle burning.

Luxe beauty and wellness lifestyle brand M. Barclay (Ridgefield, CT) caters to the discerning pet owner of canine and felines that seek high-quality products. Utilizing scientific research and plant-based ingredients they optimize properties beneficial for the pet’s coat and skin.

Moonlit Skincare

Moonlit Skincare (Seattle, WA) is dedicated to overnight skincare and sleep wellness using silk pillowcases, eye masks, and facial oils that are ethical, sustainable, and handmade in small batches in Bali. That facility features a child-friendly area that allows working mothers to spend time with their children on-site, honoring their commitment to empowering women.

ARÊMÊS FERMENTIS

Regan Scheider CEO & Founder ARÊMÊS FERMENTIS

 

CEO Regan M. Schneider informed me that ARÊMÊS FERMENTIS’ mission to cultivate revolutionary and universally effective skincare that enhances the skin’s natural processes of repair, rejuvenation, and regeneration. Through the development of a unique process, they can carefully select the highest quality bioactive ingredients the earth and sea can provide.

Oksana Sannikova Founder Onå New York

 

Oksana Sannikova Founder Onå New York

New York-based Onå is a clean skincare line that is non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Formulated with plant ingredients native to Russia and North-East Asia, Onå features six products to combat pollution and UV damage and strengthen skin from within: the Hydrating Cream, Rejuvenating Serum, Revitalizing Eye Cream, Illuminating Eye Gels, Radiant Glow Mask and Intense Hydration Mask.

Returning brands that always impress: Cali Cosmetics, Irish fragrance brand, Inis the Energy of the Sea, Voluspa, Scentual Aroma, and C.O. Bigelow.

NY NOW Summer returns to the Javits Center on August 8-12th, 2020.

–Hernando Courtright, Senior Event Contributor and Brand Ambassador

All photos of NY NOW Winter 2020 by Hernando Courtright for CaFleureBon©.

 

Best perfume and beauty brands at NY NOW retail winter 2020

Thanks to Essence of Harris, Maison Duquesne,  ARÊMÊS  Fermentis, Inis, the Energy of the Sea, Carthusia, and others for contributing to our NY NOW Retail Winter 2020 Gift Bag. We have a Gift Bag for one registered reader in the USA ONLY.  Be sure to register or your comment will not count. To be eligible please let us know what appeals to you about Hernando’s NY NOW 2020 Winter Event Report and which brand(s) caught your eye or nose, or had meaning for you.  Draw closes on 3/3/2020

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25 comments

  • INYA says:

    What a great article! I’ve already made my wishlist. I’m drawn mostly to the skincare products and have my eye on Onå New York. I like that it’s non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Thank you Hernando for sharing your goodies! Mich USA

  • twong says:

    Thanks for the report. Sho Layered caught my eye since I have started to get into layering, and I generally prefer more discreet scents which are characteristic of most Japanese fragrances. Accompanying body lotion is an added bonus as well, since it helps prolong longevity. Regards from Boston USA.

  • Amy L. says:

    I’m not surprised CBD is a skincare trend, but it’s great to see so many new-to-me brands here! The Vancouver Candle Co. has a beautiful aesthetic, and I’d love to smell the Carthusia scents. Thanks for sharing. Lots here to research.

  • Halsey77 says:

    Lots of lovely variety in this very detailed report. In The Mood For and JCB sounded really interesting. All of the products sound intriguing to be honest. I’ve never tried anything from this report but I’d love to. Thanks for the draw! Commenting from Kentucky USA.

  • Shelly wolf says:

    The essence of Harris caught my eye, candles, Scotland, love both. I have really love naked bee products, lip balm especially. It is nice to know they add to the effort to help bees. I guess it should not surprise me but it never crossed my mind as I stocked up on the lip balm, I just loved the balm.

  • andalabanda says:

    I want the water-based perfumes by Antoine Lee! If it’s Lie it must be something cool and revolutionary. I don’t think I am really into CBD skincare. :)))

  • Dami says:

    The Aamelia Skincare line caught my eye because of products that work, look good, and are environmentally conscious. I was also happy to see Carthusia amongst the houses. From the USA.

  • drjedi says:

    Wow what a gathering of talent of all kinds!! Thank you Hernando for the detailed report. The drawing of the gift bag sounds awesome. Please consider me for this drawing. Writing from USA.

  • drjedi says:

    Cruelty free and CBD products definitely caught my eye – forgot to mention that earlier. Thanks again Hernando!!

  • Shamrock1313 says:

    Love hearing about houses that aren’t big & well known – not the boring stuff plastered all over the internet.
    Hernando did a great job reporting on everything going on.
    NY Nest Amalfi Lemon Mint sounds right in my wheel house – I love citrus frags.
    Pennsylvania USA

  • Bryant Worley says:

    I enjoyed the thoroughness of his report. Sho Layered (because I blend fragrances), ARÊMÊS FERMENTIS’ and New York-based Onå (because I want to keep my skin in good repair) caught my eye. I live in Waldorf, MD, USA.

  • Natalia306 says:

    Hernando’s NY NOW 2020 Winter Event Report introduce me with lots of interesting new age companies with great products, but I get captivated by Sho Layered’s products!
    Carthusia ” I Profumi di Capri” very appealing to me, want to try recent 2019 Tuberose.
    Thank you for report and draw

  • Amanda32828 says:

    Everything appeals to me about the Hernando’s NY NOW report, specially the opportunity to read about all the fantastics new brands with NEST NY being one of my favorites of all times. NEST NY candles and home fragrances are just exceptionally long lasting and fragrance full, I love their products. Love the Carthusia presentation at the show, very unique and chic line of great scents. Great article, very informative. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway, I’m commenting from Orlando, Fl.

  • Steve A. says:

    The appealing part is imagining being there. Having any of those candles caught my eye. US

  • Lila says:

    I love candles and I think it’s great how socially responsible these companies are
    Rescue wine also sounds delightful
    From Chicago

  • Pekopa says:

    Hernando’s winter event report introduced a lot of great products. It’s been very snowy lately. NEST’s spring collection makes me long for warm weather and flowering trees. Thanks for sharing! MO, USA

  • bigscoundrel says:

    With over 2300 brands it’s hard to capture everything, but I think Hernando explained the latest cruelty-free and CBD trends well with a selection to reflect those trends. I’m interested most in Maison Sybarite and their water-based fragrances. New Jersey, USA.

  • NiceVULady says:

    What an amazing collections of companies and products. It must have been both fun and exhausting. Thank you to Hernando for doing all the work for us. As to which products, they all are appealing in their own way. I am had too hard pressed to choose. Thanks again to Hernando for this article and thank you for the opportunity to draw for the gift bag. I’m in the USA.

  • vtilwani says:

    Very interesting read and eye-opener with so many small boutique house doing things so differently. Thanks to Cafleurebon for this draw, would be a great way to get introduced to these brands. Reader from Los Angeles, CA , USA

  • Christie says:

    Maison Sybarite’s water based fragrances stood out to me. I’d love to know how they make that work. It’s exciting to see so many new start ups and fresh faces ready for success! Thanks for the giveaway! In the USA.

  • serephia says:

    Nest isn’t talked about a lot but its interesting to hear that they are rebranding. USA

  • xoe says:

    Hello!! I am overwhelmed by everything in this article. Rescued Wine Candles are the one thing sticking out to my brain. I am in the US and wish I could have been there

  • roxhas1cat says:

    Hernando sure has a great job! What fun. So many interesting companies I need to look into. Always interested in Carthusia. I liked the repurposed wine bottle candles. Lots of earth friendly options. Not too interested in the CBD products, seems like everyone wanted to get on that bandwagon. I recently learned that growing the hemp is very water intensive. Thanks for sharing the event with us. I’d love to try these products. USA.

  • Thefuture says:

    I’d love to go to a convention like that and experience the different scents and speak to the minds and noses behind them.
    Of course I’m familiar with Nest. I respect the ethical standards of Naked Bee and fascinated by the insights behind Sho Layered. I’d love to win this bag, although it wouldn’t come close to experiencing the event myself. I live in NYC

  • Diana D says:

    Sounds like it was a fantastic event! I just recently started following LAFCO NY on social media. I am really interested in trying their candles. I love rose scents so Blush Rose sounds perfect to start with.
    I live in PA.