The Glossy 50 honors the year’s biggest changemakers across fashion and beauty. More from the series →
Based on big growth or expansion, it was their year.
Tory Burch has long been a trailblazer in American fashion, seamlessly blending creative vision with business savvy since launching her brand in 2004. In 2024, her brand reached new heights, marked by new partnerships, the ongoing impact of a leadership restructuring and a growing commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs.
Six-year-old travel brand Béis has already surpassed $200 million in revenue this year, according to its president, Adeela Hussain Johnson. And, while its stylish, high-quality bags and luggage have largely powered its growth, another factor has certainly helped: its community.
With her 22-year-old eponymous fashion label and 3-year-old beauty brand Oak Essentials, Jenni Kayne is building a lifestyle empire — 2024 was a big year for the project.
This year, L’Agence proved that its Ralph Lauren-level lifestyle brand ambitions are no shot in the dark. “We’ve got her,” said Jeff Rudes, the brand’s founder, chairman and acting creative director, regarding the L’Agence customer. “She’s brand-loyal. And first-time shoppers are returning fast and buying a lot more product.”
For Todd Snyder, who launched his namesake menswear brand in 2011, hosting a runway show at Pitti Uomo in January wasn’t just his 2024 highlight, but it was also the highlight of his whole career.
Kendra Scott has made a (major) name for herself by building a brand that’s as much about community as it is about style. In 2024, the 22-year-old company continued to break new ground.
