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J Balvin’s Vision Comes Into Focus With Eyewear Brand, Nrgy

The global powerhouse is taking his creativity to a new medium — eyewear.

Assessing the Opportunities and Barriers in Developing Designer Fragrances

Insiders and executives weigh in on the designer fragrance boom — and why there aren't more entrants.

EXCLUSIVE: Glossier Gets In on Body Care, Mists

The brand is deepening its footprint in fragrance, starting with one of the category's hottest segments.

Marc Jacobs Talks Inspiration and Evolution

In conversation with author and former WWD executive editor Bridget Foley, the designer traced his…

LoveShackFancy Resort 2026: Fashion for Here, There, Everywhere

Designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen edited her resort collection to encompass destinations in all climates.

Jane Larkworthy, Well-known Beauty Editor, Dies at 62

Larkworthy, perhaps best known for her tenure at W Magazine, moved to Massachusetts during the pandemic and…

Hampton Sun Gets a Rebrand, With Help From Rande Gerber

Gerber took a minority stake in the brand founded by Salvatore Piazzolla in 2005.

Mary Phillips Said to Be Launching Makeup Brand

Sources tell WWD that the celebrity makeup artist is getting into the product game.

Melanie Dunea’s Newest Project Merges Fashion, Food and Photography

Called "Amuse-Bouche," the book is fashioned after a cocktail menu and is sold on Dunea's website.

Huda Kattan Takes Full Ownership of Huda Beauty

Kattan, who re-assumed the chief executive officer role last year, acquired the minority stake from TSG…

Circana’s Global Vantage Point on Fashion and Beauty, Explained

Circana's senior vice president Larissa Jensen dove into trends driving apparel and beauty in key markets.

Dianna Singh Is Taking Beauty Cues for Her Fashion Brand

Simply called Dianna Singh, the veteran editor's range of caftans and matching sets launched Wednesday.

Dior Beauty Opens New Boutique in Miami

It's the latest brick-and-mortar expansion for the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned brand.

E.l.f. Beauty to Acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in $1 Billion Deal

"They support founders, they want to help push the founders' vision and get behind them," Bieber said of the…

Glossier Is Landing in France, With Help From Sephora

The brand is debuting in Sephora France's app on June 13, followed by an online and in-store rollout.