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The Brands Taking Boomers Back to Their Punk Roots
Older consumers are embracing ever more vibrant shades of hair dye, tempted by unique formulations and maturer marketing. Gen X founders say it’s a shift, not a trend.

The Brands Taking Boomers Back to Their Punk Roots
Older consumers are embracing ever more vibrant shades of hair dye, tempted by unique formulations and maturer marketing. Gen X founders say it’s a shift, not a trend.

Who Will Win the K-Beauty Wars?
This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.

Who Will Win the K-Beauty Wars?
This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.

The Indie Brands Taking Latino Hair Care Global
Over the last decade, a slew of Latino-founded indie brands have tapped into underserved consumer demand in the US and Latin America. But growing means scaling brand awareness and securing investment to take on the big players.

The Indie Brands Taking Latino Hair Care Global
Over the last decade, a slew of Latino-founded indie brands have tapped into underserved consumer demand in the US and Latin America. But growing means scaling brand awareness and securing investment to take on the big players.

Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.

Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.

Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.

Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.

Drunk Elephant’s New Motto: No Kids Allowed
With a new brand campaign and visual assets, the results-driven ‘clean’ beauty brand hopes to reinforce its original ethos and reclaim its core customer.

Drunk Elephant’s New Motto: No Kids Allowed
With a new brand campaign and visual assets, the results-driven ‘clean’ beauty brand hopes to reinforce its original ethos and reclaim its core customer.

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.

The Future of Converse
Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?

The Future of Converse
Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?

The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.

The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.

The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World
As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.

The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World
As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.