Deborah Lippmann
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Deborah Lippmann, Jude Severin, Mark Lippmann |
Key people | Deborah Lippmann (Founder), Jude Severin (Sales and Operations), Mark Lippmann (Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy) |
| Products | Nail lacquers, treatment products, lipsticks |
Deborah Lippmann is a renowned manicurist in the fashion and celebrity sectors, known for creating nail polish shades for high-profile clients including Lady Gaga, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian, Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Taylor Swift, and Lena Dunham. In 1999, she launched her namesake nail polish brand alongside her husband, Jude Severin, who oversees sales and operational activities, and her brother, Mark Lippmann, responsible for marketing, creative direction, and digital strategy. Mark has also delivered keynote presentations at prominent industry gatherings such as the WWD Digital Forum and Brand Innovators.
The brand’s portfolio includes nail lacquers, treatment products, and lipsticks, often drawing inspiration from elements of popular culture. This is evident in collections associated with HBO series like Girls and True Blood. Deborah Lippmann regularly works with clients to develop exclusive shades, including "Sarah Smile" for Sarah Jessica Parker, "Bad Romance" created for Lady Gaga, and "Walk Away Renée" tailored for Renée Zellweger. To ensure innovative product development, she collaborates closely with chemists on advanced formulations.
Lippmann’s enterprise is distinguished by its forward-thinking approach to nail color trends and design aesthetics, frequently featured in beauty magazines and online platforms. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, she is also a vocalist who has performed live at events such as a CD launch concert at Joe’s Pub and has sung the national anthem during a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Her musical work includes two solo albums containing compositions by Broadway’s Martin Charnin and entertainer Donny Osmond.