Byredo
Byredo is a Swedish company that produces luxury fragrances, leather goods, and accessories.
History
Byredo was founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham. The name Byredo is a portmanteau of "by redolence". The first fragrance released was Green. In 2013, Gorham sold a majority stake of the company to London-based investment firm Manzanita Capital. This company was invested in Diptyque and Malin + Goetz, and also owns Space NK. In 2015, Byredo opened a second store, in New York's Soho. Its first collection of handbags and other accessories debuted at the 2017 Paris Fashion Week.In May 2022, Spanish conglomerate Puig acquired a majority stake in Byredo. The acquisition is intended to bolster Puig's high-end luxury portfolio, with Byredo's founder, Ben Gorham, continuing as a shareholder and chief creative officer.
In November 2023, Byredo launched fine jewelry as a new permanent category for the brand.