The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. 2008 Annual Report
[Intro]
[Chairman's Message]
[Chief Executive's Review]
[Fiscal 2008 Highlights]
[Multi-National Expansion]
[Multi-Channel Distribution]
[Multi-Brand Leadership]
[Portfolio of Brands]
[Board of Directors]
[Executive Officers]
[Financial Section]
[Stockholder Information]
[Environmental Profile]
[Form 10K]
Designer Fragrance Brands
Designer Fragrance Brands products shot
Tommy Hilfiger LogoTommy Hilfiger joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. family of brands when the exclusive global license agreement was signed in 1993. Sold in more than 120 countries and territories. Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries produces fragrances and body products that reflect the classic, American cool themes of designer Tommy Hilfiger. Select products: Hilfiger, Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger, tommy, tommy girl, tommy summer and tommy girl summer.

Kiton LogoKiton, a prestigious Italian tailoring company that combines the traditions of fine Italian tailoring with a reverence for luxury and elegance, joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. family of brands when the exclusive global license agreement was signed in 1995. Since 1968, Kiton creations by Signore Ciro Paone have elevated hand tailoring from craft to art form within the sartorial splendor of Italy. Sold in more than ten countries and territories, Kiton is a fragrance that embodies the very essence of fashion, elegance and sophisticated masculinity. Introduced in March 2007, Kiton Black is a couture version of the original fragrance that reflects a man's impeccable taste and the desire to have the very best. Select products: Kiton and Kiton Black fragrances.

Donna Karan LogoDonna Karan joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. family of brands when the exclusive global license agreement was signed and business acquired in 1997. Sold in more than 120 countries and territories. Luxury fragrance, bath and body collections that reflect the quality, style and innovation identified with designer Donna Karan. Select products: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, Donna Karan Gold, Donna Karan Black Cashmere, Donna Karan Essences, Donna Karan Chaos, Donna Karan Fuel for Men, Donna Karan New York, DKNY Be Delicious Women and Men, DKNY Red Delicious Women and Men, DKNY Delicious Night, DKNY The Fragrance for Women and DKNY The Fragrance for Men.

Michael Kors LogoMichael Kors joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. family of brands when the exclusive global license agreement was signed and buiness acquired in 2003. Sold in more than 20 countries and territories. The designer's signature scent, Michael Kors, is a modern interpretation of the classic Tuberose. Select products include: original Eau de Parfum spray, a chic Eau de Toilette and innovative Leg Shine. Since the launch of Island Michael Kors in 2005, the designer has introduced limited-edition island destination fragrances including Island Michael Kors Fiji (2006), Island Michael Kors Hawaii (2006) and Michael Kors Island Capri (2007).

Sean Jean LogoSean John joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. family of brands when the exclusive global license agreement was signed in 2005. Sold in more than 35 countries and territories. Unforgivable catapulted to immediate success in the United States and around the world and was joined this year by Unforgivable Woman. Unforgivable and Unforgivable Woman are premium luxury fragrances and bath and body collections. They reflect the impeccable taste, sophistication, style and belief that "life without passion is Unforgivable," epitomized by multi-media mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Select products: Unforgivable Eau de Toilette and ancillaries including Shower Gel, Deodorant Stick, After Shave and After Shave Balm, and Unforgivable Woman Scent Spray and ancillaries including Body Oil Spray, Bath and Shower Gel and Body Lotion.

Missoni LogoMissoni joined The Estée Lauder Inc. Companies family of brands pursuant to an exclusive global licensing agreement with Missoni, which saw its first fragrance launch in 2006. Sold in more than 16 countries and territories, Missoni, the Milan-based fashion house, is celebrated for its vibrant knitwear and engaging graphic designs. After more than 50 years in the fashion business, the Italian knitwear company launched Missoni, an Italian fragrance for women, in Spring 2006, followed by its second fragrance, Missoni acqua in Summer 2007. Select products: Missoni Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Parfum, Body Lotion, Body Cr¸me and Shower Gel, and Missoni acqua Eau de Toilette, Parfum, Body Lotion and Shower Gel.

Coach LogoIn 2006, Coach and The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. embarked on a collaboration to develop and market a line of fragrance and beauty products under the Coach brand name. Coach is the leading marketer of modern classic American accessories. Its first fragrance, which launched in Spring 2007, embodies the many personalities of the Coach woman-timeless, chic and sophisticated. The scent is classically inspired with a unique blend of florals. The signature fragrance launch was followed with ancillary and beauty products from Coach including the Coach Lip Gloss Collection, The Coach Lipstick Collection, solid perfume charms and body lotions. A second fragrance, Legacy, is planned to launch in Fall, 2008. The collection is available exclusively in Coach U.S. and Japan retail stores and at coach.com.