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James Manso

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The Fragrance Foundation Honors Jerry Vittoria

The organization's chairman, who will be retiring in 2026, saw a hefty turnout for the celebration of his…

Italian Jewelry Show The Edit Lands in New York

The high jewelry show, which saw 25 brands exhibit in New York last week, saw a focus on the market's…

Augustinus Bader, Dua Lipa Debut Skin Care Brand

Simply called "Dua," the product range features a new technology from Bader called TFC5.

EXCLUSIVE: Skims Hires Ami Colé Founder for Beauty Role

Diarrha N'Diaye will become the brand's executive vice president of beauty and fragrance.

Nigel Curtiss Lands at Bergdorf Goodman

The designer is debuting a selection of pieces in Linda's, the shop-in-shop curated by senior vice president…

Luxus Debuts Investment Fund for Luxury Handbags

Focused on investments in Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, the fund is the latest luxury push from the wealth…

WWD Honors Gala Celebrates Fashion Icons, Industry Leaders and Trailblazing Brands

Anne Hathaway, Giancarlo Giammetti, Patrice Louvet, and other industry leaders and celebrities gathered to…

EXCLUSIVE: Amika Breaks Into Ulta Beauty With New Retail Partnership

The Bansk Group-owned beauty brand is entering all doors at Ulta Dec. 1.

EXCLUSIVE: KBB by Kahlana Enters Phase Two

The brand's second drop will debut with Target Corp. Nov. 2.

Gut Instinct, Good Brands and Better Product: Inside Interparfums Inc.’s Growth Strategy

The 2025 recipient of the WWD Honor for Public Beauty Company of the Year's winning formula entails growing…

Pricing Strategies Shift Amid Tariffs, Consumer Slowdowns

With tariffs on one hand and waning consumer sentiment on the other, beauty product prices are headed in…

Elana Drell Szyfer Is CEW’s New President

She is succeeding Carlotta Jacobson, who is moving into the role of executive chair.

Inside Beauty New York’s Inaugural Event

The three-day extravaganza kicked off with a celebratory gala before two full days of the consumer-facing…

Addressing the Key Factors in Today’s Global Watch Market

At the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie's NYC Watch Summit, a first-of-its-kind event, industry players…

Furtuna Skin Grows Ingestible Assortment

The brand's newest launches — an herbal tea and a honey from endangered bees — dovetail with founder and…