Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
celebrity
Beauty
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
Partner Content
How Getty Images Is Evolving for a New Era of Content
The visual media company is expanding its offering beyond news, stock and archival content to become a strategic partner to the likes of, L’Oréal, Dior, the Met Gala and amFAR gala. Now, BoF sits down with Getty Images’ senior director of entertainment content and partnerships, Lisa Marie Rae, to learn more about how the company is co-creating cinematic campaigns and helping brands craft compelling narratives.
How Getty Images Is Evolving for a New Era of Content
The visual media company is expanding its offering beyond news, stock and archival content to become a strategic partner to the likes of, L’Oréal, Dior, the Met Gala and amFAR gala. Now, BoF sits down with Getty Images’ senior director of entertainment content and partnerships, Lisa Marie Rae, to learn more about how the company is co-creating cinematic campaigns and helping brands craft compelling narratives.
Beauty
MAC’s Plan to Win: Lip Oil and Nepo Babies
The Estée Lauder-owned cosmetics label’s latest campaign casts Amelia Gray, Francesca Scorsese and Zaya Wade to promote “Lipglass Air,” a follow-up to MAC’s best-selling Lipglass.
MAC’s Plan to Win: Lip Oil and Nepo Babies
The Estée Lauder-owned cosmetics label’s latest campaign casts Amelia Gray, Francesca Scorsese and Zaya Wade to promote “Lipglass Air,” a follow-up to MAC’s best-selling Lipglass.
Beauty
Black Beauty Excellence Was the Star of the Met Gala
Afros, faded edges, fantastic braids and more provided a much-needed jolt to the star-studded event.
Black Beauty Excellence Was the Star of the Met Gala
Afros, faded edges, fantastic braids and more provided a much-needed jolt to the star-studded event.
Media
At the Met Gala, Dandies Owned the Night
In the first Met Gala that centered Black style, there was a collision of modern culture and history from embellished capes to bedazzled canes and grillz.
At the Met Gala, Dandies Owned the Night
In the first Met Gala that centered Black style, there was a collision of modern culture and history from embellished capes to bedazzled canes and grillz.
Beauty
The Met’s Madame X-Rated Opportunity
Art museums like the Met make $50 million per year in retail revenue. What happens when beauty brands try to exit through the gift shop?
The Met’s Madame X-Rated Opportunity
Art museums like the Met make $50 million per year in retail revenue. What happens when beauty brands try to exit through the gift shop?
Beauty
How Nara Smith Chose Her First Beauty Campaign
The model and TikTok housewife is fronting the refresh of Cetaphil’s eczema collection, part of the brand’s bid to reach younger consumers.
How Nara Smith Chose Her First Beauty Campaign
The model and TikTok housewife is fronting the refresh of Cetaphil’s eczema collection, part of the brand’s bid to reach younger consumers.
Beauty
The New Holy Trinity: Hailey, Selena and (Surprise!) Ariana
How cynics and shoppers came around to a glitter-infused makeup line, and why it’s now beating everyone — including Rare Beauty — at the Instagram metric game.
The New Holy Trinity: Hailey, Selena and (Surprise!) Ariana
How cynics and shoppers came around to a glitter-infused makeup line, and why it’s now beating everyone — including Rare Beauty — at the Instagram metric game.
Retail
What the Closet Sale Craze Says About Shopping
The grassroots trend is indicative of consumer cravings for more curation, uniqueness and personality when it comes to buying clothes.
What the Closet Sale Craze Says About Shopping
The grassroots trend is indicative of consumer cravings for more curation, uniqueness and personality when it comes to buying clothes.
Beauty
The Architect of Olaplex’s Turnaround
Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.
The Architect of Olaplex’s Turnaround
Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.
Retail
Why Gap Is Going Premium
With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.
Why Gap Is Going Premium
With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.
Fashion Week
5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week
While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week
While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.