The masterclass model has become a particularly lucrative brand extension for hair and makeup artists whose star has risen in the last few years, thanks to exposure on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.

As cities around the country continue to celebrate Pride Month, beauty brands are joining the cause with a series of limited-edition products that support organizations within the LGBTQ community.

More and more brands are clamoring to create innovation hubs of their own — but have they started to become mere window dressing, or are they actually helping companies grow? Here’s a look at the state of innovation labs at fashion and beauty brands.

At a time when many brands are capitalizing on trendy political and social movements, The Lipstick Lobby has taken it a step further by launching with activism as part of its DNA. “It had to be organic and really born from a political place. We didn’t start with the idea...

Worried about brand dilution, high-end brands that have long used wholesale channels are increasingly pulling back, in favor of selling direct to consumers. Luxury sports bag company Caraa, on the other hand, has been easing into wholesale since launching as a DTC brand in 2015. It’s latest move, a collaboration...

Estée Lauder group president Jane Hertzmark Hudis, who oversees eight of the company's makeup, skin care and hair care brands, saw a fundamental industry shift at the hands of social media. She spoke to Glossy about what it takes to win in beauty today, the power of consumer reviews, and...

Susanne and Christoph Botschen, founders of online luxury women’s fashion retailer MyTheresa.com, are setting their sights on a new, more streamlined business model. After thirty years in retail, they’re convinced: Less is more.

With his new inclusive modeling and talent casting agency Zand Wagon, founder Kayvon Zand is dedicated to breaking beauty barriers by providing visibility to a diverse array of models that span all ages, races and sexualities.

Welcome to the Glossy 50, our annual list featuring men and women contributing to the transformation of fashion, luxury, beauty and technology. In this feature, we dive into their contributions to their industries’ new directions. These are the honorees in the Rise of Streetwear category.

Phlur, the digitally native fragrance brand that launched in 2015, announced the first closing of its Series A round on Monday, totaling $6 million and bringing its funding to date to $12 million. More interesting, however, is the company that led it: Symrise, a top global fragrance supplier that’s worked...

Welcome to the Glossy 50, our first annual list featuring men and women contributing to the transformation of fashion, luxury, beauty and technology. In this feature, we dive into their contributions to their industries’ new directions. These are the honorees in the Sustainable Fashion category.

Chriselle Lim joined us on the Glossy Podcast to discuss the path to longevity for influencers, the thing she wishes brands knew about influencer partnerships and the forthcoming micro-influencer shakeout.