DPLG
· Formerly ID-Beauty ·
Established in 1992 under the name of IKC, changing to ID Beauty in 2010 and finally becoming DPLG in 2023 – the company’s development has revolved around three key focuses:
— Distribution of fragrances and cosmetics
— Fragrance licences
— Creation and development of cosmetic brands"
OUR BEGINNING
THE FAMILY SUCCESS STORY OF OUR FOUNDER, ALEXANDRE CUKIER
1986
After acting as the Chief Commercial Officer for the company Léonard on French and Japanese duty free markets, Alexandre Cukier saw an opportunity in the distribution market and launched his first venture taking the distribution of the leather goods and accessories for Hunting World, Scooter, Pascal Morabito, La Perla, Ted Lapidus, Pierre Cardin, Escada, Gucci accessories and others.
1992
Claude Palatin, President of Escada Group, took over IKC company created in 1992 by Alexandre Cukier, and expanded it to mass-selective distributon in the UK and the US markets for prestigious brands such as: Escada, Guess, Davidoff, Calvin Klein and even Guerlain..
1995
Creation of DPLG (Formerly ID Beauty)
2022
Alexandre’s son, Arthur, joined the company and reopened the Licensing and Brand creation part of the business.
Strong Financial Foundations and Esteemed Partnerships
A Legacy of Financial Strength
In 2005, 'Le Figaro,' the French newspaper, ranked ID Beauty as the 6th top company in the Paris region based on EBITDA performance. As a 100% private capital, our company is under the leadership of its principal shareholder and Chairman, Alexandre Cukier, alongside his son, Arthur Cukier. Our financial stability is exemplified by our distinguished Banque de France 3+ rating in 2013.
Pioneering Brands and Partnerships
At ID Beauty, we excel at developing and distributing our own signature brands. Additionally, we proudly serve as distributors for esteemed partners in the industry, a testament to our commitment to excellence and collaboration.
A Fusion of Tradition, Modernity, and Business Acumen
How it evolved
Arthur Cukier, scion of the esteemed DPLG legacy, represents a confluence of tradition and modernity. A proud alumnus of the University of Warwick and INSEAD, Arthur's foray into the world of business began with a deep immersion into the cosmetic realm at Clarins, offering him profound insights into the nuances of the industry. This was further complemented by his tenure at Razor Group, where he honed his expertise in the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce.
As the head of cosmetics and supplements brands at Gravitiq, Arthur showcased his adept leadership by steering three brands to achieve multi-million dollar revenues. With a reservoir of diverse experiences, Arthur rejoined DPLG, blending his innovative insights with his father's seasoned understanding of the market. Together, they herald a new chapter of growth and excellence for the family business.
The Team
Arthur Cukier
COO
With past experiences in private equity, Arthur has specialised in brand creation, data analytics and E-commerce. After learning the business at Clarins and in some of the largest E-commerce aggregators, we joined the family business with the ambition to modernise and develop the cosmetic and licenses creation.
Alexandre Cukier
Founder · CEO
Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of DPLG, Alexandre Cukier remains in charge of the distribution space. With more than 30 years of experience in the perfume and cosmetics industry, his knowledge and relationships of the brick and mortar and wholesale makes DPLG a partner of choice.
Maria Varciu
Vice president
With past experiences at LVMH and
I.D. Beauty, and more than 13 years of experience as the vice president of skincare at Rexaline, Maria has built amazing relationship with buyers and retailers all over Europe. Her sense of the latest trends in the space and her perfect knowledge of the market, makes her a perfect addition to our team. Maria was also a member of Chargeurs SA Board and Financial Audit Committee for 3 years.
our brands & licenses
Cosmetic brands
Rexaline
O2D Biotic
Fruit Forever
Wonderskin
Instantly Young
Fragrance licenses
Diane Von Furstenberg
Jean Reno
Borsalino
