Leonard Lauder, a Powerhouse in the Beauty World, Dies at 92

Leonard A. Lauder—a powerhouse executive within the beauty world, and the Chairman Emeritus of Estée Lauder Companies—has died at 92. Mr. Lauder passed on June 14th and was surrounded by…

Leonard Lauder, Legendary Executive, Mentor and Innovator, Dead at 92

Beauty has lost its master builder. Leonard A. Lauder, arguably the most influential and respected architect of the prestige beauty business, died Sunday at age 92.  Lauder spent his career…

Aerin Lauder, Bobbi Brown and More On Favorite Summer Dishes

Ask any of beauty’s heavyweights what they prepare for guests when they host and you’ll find that they are arbiters of taste in more ways than one. Take Aerin Lauder,…

Ulta Beauty, Estée Lauder CEO Speak at 2025 WWD’s Beauty CEO Summit

On Wednesday, WWD Beauty Inc. kicked off Day One of its 2025 Beauty CEO Summit at Casa Cipriani in New York City. Themed “The New Leadership Mandate: The Issues, The…

Must Read: Frasers Plans Members-Only Relaunch of Matches Fashion, Estée Lauder Companies Reports 10% Sales Drop

Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Matches Fashion These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Frasers plans members-only relaunch of Matches Fashion Frasers Group is planning to relaunch…

Despite Headwinds, Estée Lauder Was a Top Beauty Company in 2024

With a C-suite shuffle, thousands of layoffs, an Amazon U-turn and a disappearing outlook, it was a wild ride in 2024 for the Estée Lauder Cos. Beginning with the C-suite,…

Estée Lauder, Crown Affair and More Beauty Brands Tap New Executives

Elaine Choi Courtesy Crown Affair’s founding president and longtime chief operating officer Elaine Choi has been named chief executive officer of the buzzy hair care brand. The brand closed a…