An Announcement about The Face

Singapore & London - 26 May 2026

C86 and Wasted Talent are pleased to announce that The Face has been acquired by C86 from Wasted Talent.

Ian Flooks, Chairman of Wasted Talent, said: "Meng is someone I've known and respected for many years. He has a rare combination of genuine passion for culture and a proven entrepreneurial track record of starting, relaunching and nurturing iconic brands, and evolving them for the future. I have every confidence that The Face is in the right hands."

Kuok Meng Ru, Founder & Principal of C86, said: "Some brands matter more than others, and The Face is undeniably one of them. I want to thank Ian and the Wasted Talent team for trusting me with the stewardship of this very special brand as it enters its next chapter. The work now is to carry its legacy forward with the care and ambition the brand deserves."

For updates from The Face, visit theface.com.

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