Gucci Westman, David Neville Raise Capital for Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier has received a minority investment from Prelude Growth Partners, WWD has confirmed. David Neville and Gucci Westman  Lexie Moreland/WWD/REX/Shutterstock The line was started by makeup artist Gucci Westman in 2018, and centers around clean cosmetics. Westman Atelier sells products such as Vital Skin Foundation Stick, $68, Blush Stick, $50, and Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer, $75. The line does not contain parabens, PEGs, phthalates or synthetic fragrances, and is vegan and cruelty-free. When Westman launched the brand with husband and business partner David Neville, cofounder of Rag & Bone, she planned to target “older Millennials” with her no-makeup makeup aesthetic. The line is sold at Barneys New York, Violet Grey, Mecca in Australia and New Zealand, and online. The products are meant to marry color cosmetics with skin-care ingredients for “skin-improving performance,” according to the company. “I believe there is a clear space in the market for a luxury brand that also speaks to wellness and integrity,” Westman said in a statement. Neville noted that Prelude’s beauty experience could help the brand as it continues to grow. “With Gucci’s unparalleled expertise and Westman Atelier’s unique products, there is an incredibly strong foundation on which to build an iconic brand that will stand the test of time,”

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