Puig Bottles Its History in a Book by Rizzoli

Puig presents its biography with a journey through the legacy of the founding family throughout the three generations that have led the company,covering its 110-year history, from its founding in Barcelona in 1914 to the present day. Covering its 110-year history, from its founding in Barcelona in 1914 to the present day, Puig, Home of Creativity, will be available from September 2 this year.

The book begins in Barcelona, with narrative excerpts about the personal experiences of the Puig family, the alliances behind the brand and the development behind each product. It also features previously unpublished contributions, archival images and newly created photographs.

Each chapter is dedicated to personalities that inspired the family, such as Rabanne, Dries Van Noten or Nina Ricci, as well as the transmission of the legacy of great brands such as Carolina Herrera and Wes Gordon.It also features interviews with cosmetics entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury and designer Jean Paul Gaultier, whose brands are part of the Puig portfolio.

Puig, Home of Creativity will be on sale from September 2, 2024 

Among the highlights of the book are the niche fragrances developed by the company and the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, the sailing event held last year in Barcelona, with the participation of the Spanish company.

Other outstanding contributions from the fields of journalism, literature, photography and perfumery include personalities such as Alice Cavanagh, Michael Edwards, Jean-Claude Ellena and Leticia Sala.

The book will coexist with Puig: 100 Years of a Family Business, a story published in 2014 by Assouline publishing house and signed by Eugenia de la Torriente.

The perfumery group ended the first three months of the year with growth of 7.8%, and as Puig reiterated today, it maintains its like-for-like sales growth forecasts in a range between 6% and 8%. Specifically, the company ended the first quarter with sales of €1.20 billion, compared to €1.11 billion in the same period of 2024.