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Carolina Herrera Pops Into Nordstrom’s New York Flagship

Wes Gordon will host a shopping event with the retailer Thursday.

All About the Arts at the Brooklyn Museum’s 2025 Artists Ball

The event, sponsored by Dior, drew a crowd including Kerry Washington, Swizz Beatz, Emma Roberts and more.

Michelle Crossan-Matos, Ulta’s Former Chief Marketer, Heads to SharkNinja

It's a newly created role for the company, which has seen significant growth in beauty in recent years.

The Estée Lauder Cos.’ Catherine Bomboy Dougherty on Communication, Storytelling and Consumer Centricity

The beauty giant's senior vice president of strategic communications and brand partnerships has sharpened her…

How Heela Yang Brings the Feel-good Factor to Sol de Janeiro and Beyond

The cofounder and chief executive officer of Sol de Janeiro sees her celebratory leadership style as an…

CEW’s Carlotta Jacobson on 50 Years of Recognizing Beauty’s Women in Leadership

The CEW president said the 2025 class of Achiever Awards reflects the current state of the industry.

Chanel Closes Atelier Beauté Chanel in SoHo

The immersive retail concept first opened its doors in 2019.

EXCLUSIVE: Drake Unveils His First Eau de Parfum

Called Summer Mink, the scent follows successful launches in perfume oils and candles.

Painting a Rosy Picture With Aerin Lauder and Cordelia de Castellane at the Neue Galerie

Martha Stewart, Carolyn Murphy, Tory Burch and more turned out for the joint celebration of both Lauder's and…

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Barbara Sturm Brings Anti-inflammatory Haus to New York

The pop-up, called the "Anti-inflammatory Haus: Hydration Edition," opens to the public on May 16.

Gisou Brings Biggest Pop-up Yet to Miami

The brand, founded a decade ago by Negin Mirsalehi, is popping up in Miami's design district.

Van Dang Fragrances Primes for Retail Expansions

The brand founded by Kim-Van Dang is taking on national wholesale with Neiman Marcus.

Holly Thaggard Steps Back From Supergoop

Thaggard founded the brand in 2005.

Kate Foster Lengyel, Cofounder of The Outset, Leaves Brand

She has departed the brand to pursue other opportunities, the company confirmed.

The 2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies

WWD Beauty Inc's annual ranking of the world's largest beauty companies by sales.