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MelanBrand Skin Arrives at Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View

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60 minutes ago

November 2, 2026

Founders Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols stand smiling in front of the Residence Inn by Marriott entrance.

Founders Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols at the Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View. Photo courtesy of MelanBrand Skin.

Patrice Chappelle and her son Bron Echols, the founders of MelanBrand Skin, have announced that a curated selection of their products is now available at Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View in Arlington, Virginia. The Black owned skincare company was created for Black and Brown children and families, and the new hotel placement expands the presence of the brand in the hospitality industry.

The hotel sits near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and minutes from Washington, D.C. It welcomes business travelers, families, tourists and extended stay guests visiting the capital region, and the placement allows MelanBrand Skin to meet families where they live, shop and travel.

“For us, this is about more than placing products on another shelf,” said Patrice. “It is about making thoughtful, inclusive skincare more accessible wherever families are, including while they travel. Seeing MelanBrand Skin inside a Residence Inn by Marriott property is another powerful reminder of how far the vision Bron and I started together has grown.”

Patrice founded the company with Bron after recognizing how few skincare brands spoke directly to the needs and experiences of Black and Brown children. The brand encourages families to begin age appropriate routines as early as age seven. Bron was 11 years old when the idea began taking shape, and before his 12th birthday Patrice gave him $1,200 to invest in developing the business in lieu of hosting a traditional birthday party. Mother and son officially launched MelanBrand Skin in May 2023, with a mission to help young people care for their skin, establish healthy routines and build confidence from an early age.

The growing portfolio includes the MelanKids Fresh Face Collection, MelanMoisture face and body care for dry and sensitive skin, MelanGrow scalp and hair oil, cleansing bars, disposable facial towels and skincare accessories. The products are dermatologist approved, vegan, gluten free and cruelty free. The company is Leaping Bunny Certified, and its products are formulated without parabens, sulfates or phthalates.

In 2026, MelanBrand Skin became the first children skincare brand selected to operate a dedicated retail location at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport through the Fraport USA Launch Pad program. The brand has since grown through Nordstrom.com and now the Arlington hotel. Families ready to begin a simple skincare routine can explore the MelanKids Discovery Kit, and travelers can shop the curated MelanBrand Skin collection at the hotel.

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Bobbi Brown Teams With The Met for a Holiday Makeup Collection Wrapped in Masterpieces

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32 minutes ago

November 2, 2026

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Bobbi Brown x The Met holiday makeup, including an open eye shadow palette, blush, lipsticks and a balm with artwork packaging, arranged with a red ribbon.

Photo courtesy of Bobbi Brown.

Bobbi Brown has joined forces with The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a limited edition holiday makeup collection that puts masterworks from the museum onto the vanity. Each product pairs a signature Bobbi Brown formula with a specific work of art from The Met collections of European Paintings and of Drawings and Prints, chosen for the harmony between the palette of the painting and the finish of the product. A first phase of the collection is available now, with additional drops releasing globally on November 12, 2026.

The centerpiece is an eye shadow palette of eight shades in matte and shimmer finishes, priced at $72, with each pan at 0.04 oz and 1.3 g. Its compact carries a detail from Landscape with Stars, painted by Cross between 1905 and 1908, set in the signature gilded frame of the brand, with a pressed design on four of the shades. The same painting appears on the Luxe Shimmer Eyeshadow in Rose Illusion, a rose gold shade with gold sparkle, priced at $45.

For the face, the Brightening Blush is a three in one multidimensional blush priced at $52, offered in Blushed Peach and Blushed Burgundy. Its compact features a detail from Mäda Primavesi by Gustav Klimt, painted in 1912 and 1913. For lips, the Luxe Lipstick case carries a detail from Pandora by Odilon Redon, painted in 1914, and the Extra Lip Tinted Balm, priced at $39, features Bouquet of Sunflowers by Claude Monet, painted in 1881. The balm gives sheer color that blooms as it adjusts to the pH of the lips, with hydrating and plumping benefits.

Global Pro Artist Cassandra Garcia created the looks for the collection. “I love this collection because it’s so iconic yet effortless,” Garcia said. “The shades are beautiful and so versatile. You can go soft and neutral or bold and dramatic with eyes and lips, and brighten any look with a touch of cheek color.”

The Bobbi Brown x The Met collection is sold at bobbibrowncosmetics.com and at Bobbi Brown counters, and the brand presents the pieces as collectible holiday gifts that earn their place on the vanity long after the season ends.