Skin by Brownlee & Co.: An Esthetician-Led Skin-Care Brand

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Mother Denim 101: A Guide to the Cult-Favorite Brand Reinventing California Cool

Born in Los Angeles, Mother was launched in 2010 by industry veterans Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding with a mission to do denim differently. Blending vintage with contemporary, the brand…

Valentina Rangoni: A 'Sustainable' Italy-Based Shoe Brand

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Francesco Scognamiglio Buys Back Namesake Brand, Plans Couture Show

MILAN — Designer Francesco Scognamiglio — known for his romantic concoctions worn by the likes of Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Rihanna, among others — has bought back his namesake…

Kim Kardashian’s $4 Billion Skims Brand to Open in London in Summer of 2026

LONDON — Kim Kardashian is setting her eyes on London. Her shapewear and apparel company Skims has signed a 10-year lease on 245-247 Regent Street, taking over Ted Baker’s previous…

Ouai Cofounder Launches Skin Care and Supplement Brand Timebeam Beauty

Timebeam Beauty is betting big on NAD+, as it merges beauty and wellness.   On Tuesday, the new NAD+ booster-powered skin care and wellness brand is launching direct-to-consumer on timebeam.com with…

Tommy Hilfiger Taps Jang Won-Young as Brand Ambassador, Star of Tommy Jeans Campaign

Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp., has signed Korean musician and style icon Jang Won-Young, also known as Wonyoung, as a brand ambassador and the face of the…

Is L’Oréal Acquiring Medik8 Skin Care Brand?

NEW YORK — L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, has emerged as the front-runner to acquire Medik8, the U.K.-based skin care brand, multiple sources have told WWD. A L’Oréal spokesperson…

California Naturals: An Accessibly Priced Hair- and Body-Care Brand With Natural Formulas

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Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes is Launching a Beauty Brand

Jasmine Tookes is stepping into the beauty founder role. The model-entrepreneur has joined forces with former private equity investor Sabrina Castenfelt to introduce Brunel, a three-product body care brand looking…