The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira, who has nearly 15 million followers on the platform, unveiled her upcoming collaboration with E.l.f., a lip set called Marriage Material Lip Duo that features a cream lip liner and a satin lipstick, inspired by her upcoming wedding.
Months after TikTok couldn’t stop talking about a supposed feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, beauty TikTok is raving about new releases from both of their brands. Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty fall product launches, including its All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick, Brow Harmony Precision Pencil and Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner, were a hot topic on the platform while Hailey Bieber’s Rhode released its newest product, Glazing Milk, this week.
The makeup technique “baking,” which refers to applying concealer and loose powder to the under eyes to achieve a crease-free finish, was all the rage in 2016. Now, users on TikTok are bringing this trend back with a twist: TikTokers set with pressed powder and then they “bake” to brighten their makeup look.
Black founders carry a markedly higher burden when it comes to educating investors on the value and viability of their business ideas — but there is an art and science behind knowing when your brand is ready and what kind of investors will be the best fit.
Landing a retail partnership is often seen as a major milestone for beauty founders — but it brings a bevy of new challenges, from the logistical complexities to setting a marketing budget. Black entrepreneurs, who typically have far less capital to work with, often face tough choices.
The firm has been working on a listing since at least 2022, with previous attempts buffeted by volatile markets.
In a three-part series, The Business of Beauty explores how Black founders Monique Rodriguez, Danessa Myricks and more built, launched and scaled their multi-million-dollar businesses. In part one, a look at how these entrepreneurs found their niche and harnessed early lessons that were critical to their growth