In our third annual Glossy 50 list, which we've rolled out all week, we’re honoring the industry insiders responsible for driving the year's important changes. This is the final batch of honorees, all chosen for their impact on fashion.

Alongside food, no industry has driven the way companies and influencers use social media quite like beauty. "Beauty brands and creators have always been early movers in that space," said Kristie Dash, Instagram's manager of fashion and beauty strategic partnerships, on the Glossy Beauty Podcast. "And Instagram continues to evolve...

Eliminating the use of fitting rooms is becoming a common part of the reopening blueprint for retailers, which are aiming to get back some of the foot traffic and revenue they’ve lost while making customers feel safe. Some retailers are keeping all fitting rooms off-limits, while other retailers are finding...

Brands have long abided by the traditional, seasonal fashion calendar, perpetuated by fashion weeks, trade shows and retailers. But switching gears in the name of survival has meant rethinking the production and distribution cadence. It’s resulted in the realization that fashion’s old parameters don’t serve brands’ best interests. So they’re...

Since early April, there's been news of “revenge spending” in China -- the idea that a cooped up populace finally free from lockdown would celebrate with a big boom in spending, especially on luxury goods. Revenge spending throughout China in May allowed the country to be one of the only places...

How fitting rooms will fare post-pandemic may be a question of retailers’ effectiveness at offering another experience that’s a draw. Many people will need a reason to go to a store beyond pinpointing their size in a pair of jeans. But, even according to those offering tech-based alternatives, fitting rooms...

On January 10, TikToker Charles Gross (888,000 followers) posted a video response to a comment: “hey charles I have a question: what is something not widely considered luxury that you find luxurious? love you and your content!!!” In his signature ASMR-esque voice, Gross responded. Here’s a summary: “Individuals that carry...

This week, we're looking at the ways in which beauty companies are cutting ties with Russia, and why. Also: Kim Kardashian’s girlboss “let them eat cake” moment, beauty's growing focus on same-day delivery and Caroline Calloway’s Snake Oil saga.

Andreas Palm, co-founder of high-end men’s underwear brand CDLP, has spent the four years since the brand was founded building up a team that was mostly made up employees from the brand’s Stockholm headquarters. But now that his entire team has been working from home for a month and a...

A growing number of brand founders are putting themselves front-and-center in their brands’ marketing, taking to Instagram Live for hangouts, interviews, AMAs (Ask Me Anything sessions) and workout classes. These informal, largely unscripted events hosted from a founder’s own home allow founders to strengthen their communities by interacting with them...

2019 was a transformative year for the fashion and beauty industries. The physical landscape shifted as pop-ups and retail platforms replaced longstanding stores, marketing strategies were turned on their heads as brands shifted focus to channels resonating with young audiences, and company values were reassessed to put transparency, inclusivity and...

AHAs are a class of acids such as glycolic acid, lactic acid and citric acid (vitamin C), while its cousin beta-hydroxy-acids are predominantly salicylic acid (and occasionally vitamin C, when formulated in a specific way). Both acid classes offer chemical exfoliation, which can help even out skin tone and improve...