Beauty

Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist

14 August 2018 • By Tim Blanks

Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.

Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist

Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.

A Beauty Startup Has Launched Skincare Made from Pure Silk

10 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

10 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The world’s first beauty products to be made from the sustainable fibre are launching at Harrods.

A Beauty Startup Has Launched Skincare Made from Pure Silk

The world’s first beauty products to be made from the sustainable fibre are launching at Harrods.

News & Analysis

L'Oréal Teams With Facebook on Virtual Makeup Tests

9 August 2018 • By Reuters

9 August 2018 • By Reuters

ModiFace, the beauty tech firm that the cosmetics group acquired in March, has paired with Facebook to develop AR experiences on the platform for L'Oréal brands.

News & Analysis

L'Oréal Teams With Facebook on Virtual Makeup Tests

ModiFace, the beauty tech firm that the cosmetics group acquired in March, has paired with Facebook to develop AR experiences on the platform for L'Oréal brands.

The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

27 July 2018 • By BoF Team

27 July 2018 • By BoF Team

This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.

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The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.

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The Business of Beauty

6 Beauty Disruptors Changing the Way Consumers Shop

27 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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The Business of Beauty

6 Beauty Disruptors Changing the Way Consumers Shop

Long-dominant beauty behemoths are facing a new generation of clever start-ups reinventing the game.

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News & Analysis

Zalando Buffs Up Beauty Credentials with Berlin Shop

26 July 2018 • By Reuters

26 July 2018 • By Reuters

Its first foray into a physical store is aimed at establishing its reputation in beauty by hosting makeup masterclasses and exclusive product launches.

News & Analysis

Zalando Buffs Up Beauty Credentials with Berlin Shop

Its first foray into a physical store is aimed at establishing its reputation in beauty by hosting makeup masterclasses and exclusive product launches.

The Business of Beauty

Is Mascara Losing Its Relevance?

24 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

The Business of Beauty

Is Mascara Losing Its Relevance?

Buzzy brands like Fenty Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills don’t sell mascara — a sign it may be losing ground as a beauty staple.

This Week in Fashion

Billion-Dollar Beauty Brands Face Exit Conundrum

20 July 2018 • By BoF Team

This Week in Fashion

Billion-Dollar Beauty Brands Face Exit Conundrum

A new breed of buzzy beauty brands are using social media to drive rapid growth. But can they credibly command technology-style valuations?

The Paradox That Makes Chanel a Powerhouse

20 July 2018 • By Luca Solca

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The Paradox That Makes Chanel a Powerhouse

Chanel is simultaneously among the most exclusive and most accessible luxury fashion labels of all, a strategy that has made it by far the world’s largest luxury megabrand in retail equivalent terms.

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Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales

15 July 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales

This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.