Napoleon Perdis makes shock comeback 12 months after the makeup juggernaut collapsed and hundreds lost their jobs - but there's a VERY big change right at the top
- Napoleon Perdis will partner with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
- CEO said the partnership will help re-establish the brand in the fashion industry
- The Australian brand went bust in January while millions of dollars in debt
Napoleon Perdis has made a shock comeback just one year after its collapse left hundreds of employees out of work.
The iconic Australian beauty brand went bust in January last year while millions of dollars in debt, before being bought by KUBA Investments four months later.
Mr Lee and his business partner, retail investor Livia Wang, took over at the helm of the company.
Napoleon Perdis, who started the Sydney-based makeup brand in 1995, said at the time he would stay as the company's creative director.
However, he has since parted ways with his eponymous label.
The iconic Australian beauty brand will make a public comeback with a partnership at the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in Sydney. Pictured: creator Napoleon Perdis with his daughter Lianna in 2017
But the once-thriving company will make a public comeback in May with a partnership at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in Sydney.
On Thursday the label announced it is 'stepping into 2020 with a big statement: we are here to stay – and we are better than ever'.
CEO Henry Lee said the illustrious collaboration will help re-establish the brand within the fashion industry.
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'As MBFWA celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are excited to bring the artistry that has defined Napoleon Perdis to the event,' he said.
'We look forward to sharing our creative expertise and continued passion for the fashion and beauty industry as Australia's leading professional makeup brand.'
The Napoleon Perdis Group has an exclusive agreement with pharmacy Priceline, after launching in over 200 stores in August 2018.
The company extended its presence overseas in 2004, predominantly in the US.
Napolen Perdis went bust in January last year while millions of dollars in debt, before being bought by KUBA Investments four months later
