Sephora to launch new beauty site

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Specialty beauty retailer Sephora is turning to Duncan/Channon to design the website for its new Marc Jacobs Beauty collection. The site goes live Aug. 9, following the launch of a teaser site, likewise designed by Duncan/Channon.

"The Duncan/Channon team came to us with the most inspiring site concepts and demonstrated a deep understanding of what we want to accomplish," said Connie Young, senior marketing director for Sephora. "I truly feel that they are an extension of our team."

"To be working on a major design project with two major brands world-famous for design, Sephora and its partner Marc Jacobs International, is a designer's dream,” said Mike Lemme, Duncan/Channon partner and chief creative officer, who, along with creative director Andrea Bozeman, is leading the Sephora team. “Add in that this assignment is another validation of Duncan/Channon's digital chops and integrated strategy, and you'll begin to understand how proud and excited we are.”

Duncan/Channon is an integrated, independent, full-service ad agency specializing in launching and re-launching brands. Clients include Sephora, StubHub (an eBay company), Hard Rock International, the Palms and John Muir Health.