For several years now, Sephora has been running its own big beauty event and in 2023, for the first time, the SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty is being hosted with an in-person event and an enhanced virtual experience.
In 2018 and 2019, Sephora held an in-person SEPHORiA event and shifted to a virtual format out of necessity in 2021 and 2022. Post-pandemic, a flexible hybrid format is being introduced with a live ticketed event in New York City and free global virtual experience in select markets.
As part of the virtual experience, attendees can look forward to an immersive, customizable 3D gaming-like platform and a playful, socially driven approach to discovering all the best beauty products on offer.
Hybrid Beauty Events
SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty Can Be Experienced in Person & Virtually
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Beauty Events - Opportunity to combine in-person and virtual experiences to engage a wider audience and enhance customer interaction.
2. Enhanced Virtual Experiences - Incorporating immersive and customizable 3D gaming-like platforms can provide a new way for attendees to explore and interact with products.
3. Socially Driven Beauty Discovery - Utilizing a playful, socially driven approach to discovering beauty products can create a more engaging and interactive experience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - Beauty brands can leverage hybrid events to showcase products, engage with consumers, and drive sales.
2. Gaming - The integration of 3D gaming-like platforms in the virtual experience presents an opportunity for gaming companies to collaborate with beauty brands and create innovative experiences.
3. Technology - Developing innovative virtual platforms and technologies can support the integration of immersive experiences and drive customer engagement.