Although brands are now embracing Black Lives Matter, speaking out on the topic was previously much more of a risk for the influencers hoping to work with them.

After being closed since March due to Covid-19, New York City retailers were finally allowed to partially reopen this week -- but most beauty players aren't celebrating it. 

As companies including beauty brands have come out in support of Black Lives Matter, the conversation has evolved to evaluate whether or not they represent diversity and equality in their hiring practices -- and that includes influencers. 

The artist behind all of Rihanna’s most iconic red carpet looks, celebrity hairstylist Yusef joined Glossy on Instagram Live on Friday to discuss his experience as a beauty entrepreneur with his newly launched hair-care brand, The Y by Yusef. During the talk, he shared his experiences in founding a brand...

Now that most beauty brands have publicly taken a public stand against racism, industry influencers and leaders are calling on them to hold themselves accountable when it comes to diversity. 

"The first step is acknowledging. The second step is obviously putting an action plan in place and starting to do the tough work.”

Following a flurry of brand activity over the last few to show support for Black Lives Matter, Instagram has become a sea of black boxes. In beauty, brands have postponed their campaigns and operations this week. 

Apart from Nike, corporate brands speaking out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement have been few and far between -- that is, until now.

A 10,000-person waitlist to cop a logo sweatshirt that sells out within hours is no longer just a streetwear phenomenon.