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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 26, 2013 — French beauty retailer SEPHORA threw a party to be remembered at its newly opened maiden store in Gurney Paragon Mall today.
Sephora Singapore & Malaysia GM, Afif Haddar and team at its maiden store in Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang
Since its store opening on 23 July 2013, SEPHORA has made a mark as THE place ‘Where Beauty Beats’ and brings an unparalleled collection of prestigious products from Dior, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome as well as from edgier brands like Bare Minerals, Benefit, Make Up For Ever, Urban Decay alongside its own Sephora Private Label.
Afif Haddar – SEPHORA General Manager for Singapore & Malaysia, hosted the party to celebrate the brand’s first store in Penang. The event was open to the public and graced by over 300 beauty enthusiasts. Amongst invited guests were Dato’ Daisy Ooi, the Group Managing Director of Hunza Group and members of the media.
Dato’ Daisy Ooi, Group MD of Hunza Group pictured with Afif Haddad, GM Singapore & Malaysia of Sephora (second from left) and French models.
Team SEPHORA kicked off the evening with a dance routine, rehearsed specially for the guests. Those who attended were treated to light refreshments, prize/gift giveaways, beauty treats in nail, lip and lashes and attractive storewide promotions. Guests were left ecstatic for more excitement!
Beauty services offered at Sephora’s Gurney Paragon Mall party on 26 July 2013
Electronica band, The Empress had lead singer Sharon Chong dressed in tune to the popular hits she delivered from the 1980s whilst the Avant Garde Make-up Show curated by Jo Disaya T. featured 12 models in eclectic make-up creations.
12 models featured at the Avant Garde Make-up show curated by Jo Disaya T.
The Empress, electronica band
Lucky contestant, Nikki Butterfield from Penang won RM500 worth of products from an earlier Polaroid photo-taking creative contest.
Covering more than 3,000 square feet in size, SEPHORA’s easy-to-wander environment is a wonderland for beauty junkies and newbies alike. SEPHORA is hip, fun, cool, interactive, sophisticated and committed to carrying beauty and cosmetic brands with superior quality and spectacular colours.
SEPHORA Penang expands the SEPHORA Malaysia beauty revolution, joining the ranks of stores in over 27 countries. Northern Malaysia customers can now easily access the latest beauty trends and products.
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About SEPHORA
Sephora is a visionary beauty-retail concept founded in France in 1970 and acquired in 1997 by Paris-based LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group.
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