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What Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Beauty Trends Mean in the Long Term

Beauty trends are getting more ephemeral, and much, much weirder. But behind these fleeting moments might be more macro movements.

What Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Beauty Trends Mean in the Long Term

Beauty trends are getting more ephemeral, and much, much weirder. But behind these fleeting moments might be more macro movements.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Rosemary’s Maybe

Can Zoey Deutch pull off a Mia Farrow?

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Rosemary’s Maybe

Can Zoey Deutch pull off a Mia Farrow?


How Beauty Can Navigate a China Rebound

After a lacklustre 2023, recovery may be on the horizon for established and independent lines alike.

How Beauty Can Navigate a China Rebound

After a lacklustre 2023, recovery may be on the horizon for established and independent lines alike.


Luxury Brands Might Think Twice Before Buying Back Their Beauty Lines

In search of greater ownership — both of image and revenues — more fashion houses are wresting back control of their beauty licences. But running a beauty business can stretch otherwise well-resourced, powerful companies beyond their capabilities.

Luxury Brands Might Think Twice Before Buying Back Their Beauty Lines

In search of greater ownership — both of image and revenues — more fashion houses are wresting back control of their beauty licences. But running a beauty business can stretch otherwise well-resourced, powerful companies beyond their capabilities.


Estée Lauder Announces Collaboration With Sabyasachi

The collaboration is part of the conglomerate’s larger strategy to capture the Indian market and is Sabyasachi’s first foray into beauty.

Estée Lauder Announces Collaboration With Sabyasachi

The collaboration is part of the conglomerate’s larger strategy to capture the Indian market and is Sabyasachi’s first foray into beauty.


Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?

In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.

Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?

In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum Returns to Napa Valley, California From June 3–5, 2024

The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the return of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, an invitation-only gathering bringing together 140 hand-selected senior executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from the global beauty and wellness industry. Taking place from June 3-5, 2024 at Stanly Ranch, in Napa Valley, California the forum will be inspiring and highly curated.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum Returns to Napa Valley, California From June 3–5, 2024

The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the return of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, an invitation-only gathering bringing together 140 hand-selected senior executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from the global beauty and wellness industry. Taking place from June 3-5, 2024 at Stanly Ranch, in Napa Valley, California the forum will be inspiring and highly curated.


Isamaya Ffrench on Where Beauty’s Magic Really Comes From

The glory days of backstage beauty are long behind us with front row makeup looks and social media “Get Ready With Me” videos taking its place. But true creativity and a-ha moments can still happen on the runway if we foster it.

Isamaya Ffrench on Where Beauty’s Magic Really Comes From

The glory days of backstage beauty are long behind us with front row makeup looks and social media “Get Ready With Me” videos taking its place. But true creativity and a-ha moments can still happen on the runway if we foster it.


Will Gen-Z Buy Anything Millie Bobby Brown Sells?

With a very famous founder and zero public financial data, Florence by Mills is either a stealth winner in Gen Z-personal care — or a placeholder for ventures that haven’t happened yet. Perhaps in the right hands it will be both.

Will Gen-Z Buy Anything Millie Bobby Brown Sells?

With a very famous founder and zero public financial data, Florence by Mills is either a stealth winner in Gen Z-personal care — or a placeholder for ventures that haven’t happened yet. Perhaps in the right hands it will be both.


Bobbi Brown on a Lifetime Perfecting the Natural Look

The makeup guru reflects on the origins of her signature minimalist aesthetic, and why she’s building her latest start-up, Jones Roads Beauty, differently than her Estée Lauder-owned namesake brand.

Bobbi Brown on a Lifetime Perfecting the Natural Look

The makeup guru reflects on the origins of her signature minimalist aesthetic, and why she’s building her latest start-up, Jones Roads Beauty, differently than her Estée Lauder-owned namesake brand.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Kacey Musgraves and Boy Smells Do It Again

The country superstar is using scent to power her next album.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Kacey Musgraves and Boy Smells Do It Again

The country superstar is using scent to power her next album.


Kosas Masters the Art of Reinvention

First with Gwyneth Paltrow and now with TikTok’s Gen-Z beauty queens, Kosas has charted a course to growth through rebranding, new products and customer base expansion.

Kosas Masters the Art of Reinvention

First with Gwyneth Paltrow and now with TikTok’s Gen-Z beauty queens, Kosas has charted a course to growth through rebranding, new products and customer base expansion.