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James Manso

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Ulta Beauty’s Kecia Steelman on AI, Cultural Relevance, International and More

At NRF's Big Show 2026, the president and chief executive officer of Ulta Beauty outlined the retailer's…

Jane Lauder’s TAW Ventures Partners With Leap Venture Studio

It's the latest activity from the fund, which Lauder founded in 2025.

Best Hairstyles at the 2026 Golden Globes: Lisa, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and More

From face-framing tendrils to lengthy waves and vintage curls, hair definitely had its moment on the red…

Moët & Chandon Gears Up for Golden Globes

For the 35th year, the Champagne brand will be a sponsor of the Golden Globes Awards on Sunday.

How Erin Walsh Finds Her Clients’ Superpowers

The celebrity stylist and recipient of WWD's Red Carpet Style Maker award takes a 360-degree approach aimed…

How Gucci Westman Became the Red Carpet Makeup Guru

Westman, who started her makeup journey in Paris, has become the go-to for the likes of Nicole Kidman, Anne…

EXCLUSIVE: Bobbi Brown’s Jones Road Breaks Into Body

Jones Road's body care assortment, which spans five stock keeping units, will launch in the brand's retail…

Ilia Doubles Down on Lip Category With Overglaze Launch

Called Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss, the launch will debut Tuesday for $26 in 12 shades.

What to Watch: Beauty’s Executive Musical Chairs to Continue

Consolidations, AI and company performance are all expected to impact the executive job market in the year…

EXCLUSIVE: Equinox Takes Aim at AI, Misinformation With Latest Campaign

The new campaign from the luxury wellness company launches Monday across Equinox's channels, as well as in…

WWD Adds 2026 Style Awards Honorees, Reveals Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Hosts

Stylists Jason Bolden and Erin Walsh will receive awards while Jeannie Mai will again host WWD's red carpet…

The ‘Toyification’ of Beauty Is Here to Stay

Brands like Daise and Notewrks are increasingly fashioning their products, packaging and marketing in…

Dr. Muneeb Shah’s Remedy to Launch at Target

The brand, founded by #DermTok pioneer Dr. Muneeb Shah, is marking its first retail partnership roughly a…

Meet Swan Beauty, the AI-Powered Personal Vanity Mirror

The mirror, beauty's answer to similar technology from Tonal and Lululemon, retails for $795.

Top Beauty Retail Execs Share What Sold Well During the Cyber Five

Walmart's Vinima Shekhar, Macy's Nicolette Bosco and more talk about the top sellers.