Debenhams sees Bra in a Jar sales soar
Released on: March 28, 2011, 11:34 am
Author:
Debenhams
Industry: Retail
Debenhams Beauty Hall has revealed that women are worrying
about the appearance of their necks and busts as much as their faces,
causing a boom in 'bra in a jar' products.
Products designed to minimise turkey necks and smooth crepey cleavage are up 265% on
last year, so that the sector is now one of the fastest growing in the beauty
industry.
Women, conscious of the 'Madonna effect' - age-defying face yet age-indicating
neck and décolletage - are turning to dedicated creams to turn back the years and
achieve the full, glowing cleavage making a comeback on red carpets and high streets
alike.
Celebrities such as "the sexiest woman in the world"* Christina Hendricks (age 36
years), Nigella Lawson (51), Jane Seymour (60), and Raquel Welch (70) have shown age
is no barrier to a fantastic décolletage and with summer on the way, British women
are preparing for bikini season with gusto.
Sara Stern, director of Beauty at Debenhams said, "However much you take care of your face, ignoring the décolletage and neck area
will betray your age in a second.
"Motherhood, too much sun, lack of moisturiser and use of perfume on
the area can damage the thin, fragile skin and wrinkles and sun spots will all be
evident.
"We've already seen a boost in sales of cleavage-enhancing push up bras and now our Beauty Hall is
following suit. The popularity of the hourglass figure shows no signs of slowing and
women are keen to turn back the clock with a plump bust".
Bust make-up has also experienced a rise in sales with women masking any
imperfections with fake tan (up 28%) and using bronzer (up 7%) to shade in the
illusion of the ideal cleavage, a long established tool used by make-up artists.
Stern added, "A high SPF suncream should be an everyday staple for any women
concerned about her skin. Bust specific toning and firming creams go one step
further to improve the area and combined with a well-fitting bra will maintain your
assets".
ENDS
* in a poll of readers taken by Esquire magazine, 2010.
About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product
categories including womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, home and health, beauty
and make up. Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.
Debenhams operates 161 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Debenhams also has
61 international franchise stores in 24 countries and six Magasin stores in Denmark.
Designers at Debenhams include Preen, Jonathan Saunders, Jonathan Kelsey, Roksanda
Ilincic, Ted Baker, Jeff Banks, Jasper Conran, Erickson Beamon, FrostFrench, Henry
Holland, Betty Jackson, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, Melissa Odabash, Jane Packer,
Pearce Fionda, Janet Reger, John Rocha, Lisa Stickley, Eric Van Peterson and Matthew
Williamson.
PR contact:
Ruth Attridge
PR Manager
Menswear, Beauty, International & Retail Services
Debenhams
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
08445616161
www.debenhams.com
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