Kendo Brands, Inc.

Imagine a workplace where every generation connects – that’s 'Bring Your Kids to Work Day' at Kendo!    We love mixing work and play, and this event is a shining example of how we embrace family values while having fun together. From creative activities to hands-on learning, 61 Kendo employees and their 80 guests had an unforgettable day building memories, connections, and maybe even recruiting some future Kendoites!   A big shout out to our Parents & Caregivers Employee Resource Group (P.A.C.K.), volunteers, and the DEI team for bringing this event to life. We’re proud to share that everyone had a blast – both big kids and little ones alike.    Have you experienced the magic of a multi-generational workplace? We’d love to hear your story!

At Kendo, we believe in the power of people across every dimension. Celebrating a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just a part of our identity – it's at the heart of our core values. In this spirit, we are proud to introduce “Kaleidoscope: Exploring Kendo”, a spotlight series designed to highlight Kendo employee stories. These diverse experiences are the mirrors in a kaleidoscope, reflecting unique and vibrant patterns from their lived experiences that inspire our culture and products. We’re excited to kick off the series in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Why do we use the term Latinx? “Latinx” is a flexible term that refers to diverse American communities with Latin American and Caribbean roots. “Latinx” is also a gender-neutral term used instead of Latino/Latina that comes from American-born Latinos/Latinas who want to foster inclusivity. We use “Latinx” in this same spirit, to include all who identify as part of this expansive group. This season is a reminder that identity is beautifully complex and should be celebrated in all its forms. In recognizing this diversity, we acknowledge the profound impact that Latinx individuals have had on shaping trends, pioneering products, and bringing unique perspectives that continue to enrich Kendo. From the bold lip combos influenced by Latin American women to innovative hair care solutions designed for a wide spectrum of textures - these contributions are invaluable. They not only drive economic growth but also contribute significantly towards fostering inclusivity within our business.   Check out our page throughout the month where we will be sharing powerful stories of our employees, offering a window into the collective and vibrant experiences that shape our workplace. 

Kendo’s Curiosity Day is aimed to help it’s employees around the globe learn, grow and stay curious. 🧠🤯   Our theme "Level Up – Evolving the Way We Work" aims to inspire employees to embrace new technology and activate new business practices through interactive workshops, eCourses, and a fun Kendo Trivia Game Show to explore our learnings from the day. Our jam-packed day was filled with workshops in the following topics: Meeting Essentials, OneNote, Change Leadership, and Which Tool When. Grateful to our learning partners at McGarity Consulting Group, InteraWorks and Learnit for sharing their expertise with us as they hosted various expert lead workshops on a variety of subjects ranging from Microsoft 365, Effective Meetings and Change Leadership. Big shout out to Kamaria R., Lauren Yee, Bernie Bautista, Sarah Montemayor and a host of volunteers who helped make this an awesome day of learning and fun! 🌟 Photo Credits: Lillian Rienstra Stay Learning. Stay Growing. Stay Curious.   #KendoCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment #CuriosityDay #kendo #lvmh #lvmhtalents #maisons #learninganddevelopment #staycurious

Recapping an unforgettable event in Copenhagen during fashion week! From passing out Pout Preserve on the streets , to riding bikes under the sun, it was all about self-care, keeping our lips hydrated, and getting an #OLEGLOW!

Raise a glass and toast our NEW studio in wine country—First Street Napa Lip Lab is joining the wine region of Napa Valley and carefully crafting custom color just for you. With custom lipstick, lip balm and lip gloss, Lip Lab is a totally immersive beauty journey where you work closely with Color Experts to create personalized lip shades. Book with us now for your next bachelorette party, girls’ weekend or even a work party for a unique experience that will make your event pop in bright color. https://www.liplab.com/

It’s a Fenty Lip Summer! Meet Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner, Gloss Bomb Stix, Black Cherry and Dragon Fruit Treatz Lip Oil!  #TracedOut was worth the wait 🖤Everyone’s been demanded a longwearing, rich lip liner that doesn’t drag or feel dry and Rihanna delivered 💯 💄 #GlossBombStix is a non-sticky, irresistible high shine gloss, now in a solid stick format that leaves lips feeling instantly nourished conditioned  #FentyTreatz Lip Oil: strengthen ya moisture barrier with every swipe to keep lips more hydrated, smoother-looking flake-free

Today, we take a moment to spotlight the ambitious, innovative minds that have joined us this summer—our interns! These talented individuals have brought fresh perspectives into our workspace and contributed immensely with their energy and dedication. We are incredibly proud of what each intern has accomplished and are excited to see how they will continue to make waves in their careers. Let's raise our virtual hats off to these future leaders! #NationalInternDay #InternAppreciation #FutureLeaders #ThankYouInterns #Kendo #LVMH 

“It’s not a Texas thing, is not a Black thing — it’s freedom for everybody.”  — Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee    As Kendoites, we strive to tell untold stories because we believe by doing so, we create a place for everyone. People exist whether their stories are told or not—but when we celebrate these stories, we all benefit from the facets of beauty and inspiration that come to light.     On Tuesday, June 18th, Kendo employees and over 250 young Black professionals showed up and showed OUT at Kinfolx in Oakland, California, for our community-based Juneteenth event.     Powered by Toasted Life and Fenty Beauty, the Bay Area’s most talented professionals reclaimed their joy and uplifted Black businesses like Kinfolx. Attendees demonstrated with their presence and engagement that moments like these are essential for the well-being of the communities where we live, work, and play to thrive and prosper. This event was truly community-led, inspired by the RECLAIM theme and our Legacy ERG at Kendo which empowers our Black employees and fellow Employee Resource Groups.    Thank you, Toasted Life & Kinfolk for advocating for representation and preserving communal spaces.    A very special thank you to Adriana Muñoz Munoz, Coordinator, Global Marketing Campaigns, Fenty Beauty; Tyler Manley, Associate Global Brand Marketing Manager, Fenty Skin; Danielle Haynie (She/Her) Haynie and Courtney Wilkins, Legacy ERG Chairs, for their outstanding work in bringing this event to life. Additionally, we appreciate our Legacy ERG Volunteers who shade-matched, shared product stories, and helped to make this event happen. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!

When it comes to Pride, no city on earth is as well known for its unwavering commitment to the LGBTQIA community as San Francisco. By virtue of being founded and headquartered in San Francisco – and the values we’ve been guided by from day one – Kendo is a thread of the rich history. Kendo participated in full force with our friends and family in the San Francisco PRIDE Parade. Here at Kendo we recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of identities and aim to create safe spaces, so everyone’s voice is heard. Thank you to our DEI and Events team for their efforts with organizing Kendo’s participation in the SF PRIDE Parade. #sfpride #peoplemakethedifference #LVMH

OLEHENRIKSEN hosted their second annual Ride for PRIDE event in Los Angeles and San Francisco to celebrate and amplify the voices in our LGBTQIA community. This year, OLEHENRIKSEN will make a donation to Covenant House California, an organization focused on providing immediate and long-term support for young people in the LGBTQIA community facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.