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Business of Fashion
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
Rachel Scott on the Sensuality of Craft
Listen to and follow the 'BoF Podcast': Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Background: Rachel Scott, founder of Diotima, has built a reputation for bringing a nuanced portrayal of Caribbean culture to the global fashion stage. Drawing on her Jamaican heritage and global experience, Scott seeks to foreground overlooked craft traditions and champion a narrative that moves beyond exoticised tropes. 'Craft doesn't have an aesthetic. Craft is technique and execution,' Scott says. 'There are endless possibilities, and on a conceptual level, I think that craft is the most intimate form of fashion. Because it is made by hand, there is this energy exchange. So I kept thinking about intimacy, sensuality and desire. This week on The BoF Podcast, Rachel Scott sits down with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed to discuss how she is redefining craft and advocating for a more inclusive design industry. Key Insights: Scott credits her global outlook to extensive travels during her childhood. 'When I was younger, [my mother] was adamant not to take us to Europe because that was easy. So she would take us to Asia… and South America. I already had this grounding of a global perspective,' she explained. Her extensive travels through Asia and South America particularly influenced her to view fashion as a form of communication: 'I started thinking about clothes as language, especially because I was seeing these different perspectives and these different approaches to dressing.' Scott seeks to foreground informal, yet globally shared, knowledge of embroidery and craft techniques. 'I remember seeing techniques in India that I had seen in Jamaica… there is this global knowledge, but only one place gets valued,' she says. This recognition inspired her mission to challenge the traditional valuation of craftsmanship. 'It's almost like an oral tradition that exists that I wanted to find a way to elevate and present to the world,' she adds. For Scott, craft is inherently sensual and intimate. 'Because it is made by hand, there is this energy exchange,' she says. This philosophy underpins her creative approach, focusing on tactile and emotional connections: 'I would receive the production of the crochet… I would open the box and feel this energy. There is spirit and there is something imparted from the person making it to the person wearing it.' Scott's advice to aspiring fashion designers is to challenge traditional expectations and timelines. 'Fashion is really crazy… someone really small is judged on the same level as someone from a conglomerate,' she explained, encouraging designers to embrace their unique journeys. 'You don't have to abide by these notions of when you should do something, how you should do it… wait until you're ready and find your way.' Additional Resources: The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Hailey Bieber Is Just Getting Started
Business of Fashion
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Inside Sephora's Community Lunch at The Business of Beauty Global Forum
To honour community and connection at the third edition of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president of merchandising at Sephora US, gathered an intimate roster of leaders, thinkers and changemakers from across the beauty and wellness sectors for a community lunch between sessions at the forum. 'I've worked at Sephora for more than 20 years and the global community is a critical part of what keeps me so energised and coming back for more,' said Bojanowski in her opening remarks. 'At Sephora, we're excited to keep tracking what you all create and to continue building this industry together.' In attendance were guests of the forum, including executives and founders from companies including L'Oréal Groupe, Pattern Beauty, Dermalogica, Citi, E.l.f. Beauty, Glossier, Olaplex, Tatcha and Isamaya Beauty. Conversations at the lunch spanned some of the industry's most pressing market shifts, with emphasis on creating true value in the eyes of discerning consumers. Indeed, The State of Fashion: Beauty report, now in its second volume, found that seventy-five percent of executives surveyed for the report expect consumer scrutiny on perceived value to be the biggest theme shaping the industry. For many in the room, leveraging a brand's community and core purpose is a critical value driver. 'Beauty is inherently about community, and celebrating the founders, business leaders and creators who build and foster that is a powerful thing,' said Sephora's global chief merchandising officer, Priya Venkatesh. 'In settings like this, where attendees come in with authenticity, there is an abundance of opportunity to learn from each other and discuss big challenges we all face, such as reducing carbon footprints and supply chain challenges, but also learning from each other's success stories.' As the conversation continued over lunch, Venkatesh underscored the importance of open dialogue. 'These [conversations] are pivotal in making the beauty industry more inclusive — and it has come a long way. These types of discussions have led to improved shade ranges, skin care treatments that address issues faced by those with deeper skin tones, as well as developing and offering a wider assortment of products for customers with textured hair. For aspiring founders, being able to hear and learn from the hurdles and highlights others have experienced is invaluable.' A key takeaway was that — regardless of size and scope — strategic reinvention and reassessment are critical to the continued development of the beauty space more broadly. 'We are enthusiastic to hear from the wider beauty community and learn where we can improve in areas like sustainability, inclusion or how we can tell better stories in new media formats,' concluded Venkatesh. 'The amazing thing about the beauty industry is there is always somewhere new to go.' The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 From left to right: Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president of merchandising at Sephora US; Amy Liu, founder & CEO of Tower 28; and Nikki DeRoest, co-founder and CEO of Ciele Cosmetics. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 From left to right: Amy Lore, associate director of brand partnerships at The Business of Fashion; Timicka Anderson, global industry head of consumer and retail commercial banking at Citi; and Kirsten Johnson, head of prestige skincare at TikTok Shop. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 Ali Goldstein, president of US mergers and acquisitions at L'Oréal Groupe, and Mikayla Nogueira, co-founder of Point of View Beauty. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 Chitra Balireddi, CEO of Nécessaire and Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president of merchandising at Sephora US. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 From left to right: Mary Yee, CEO of Tatcha; Nicole Frusci, global CMO of Tatcha; Ryan Scott, CEO of Dieux; and Stella Kim, global director of merchandising at Sephora. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) The Business of Fashion Presents the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 - Day 2 Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty, and Nicolas Geiger, executive board member of L'Occitane Group. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) This is a sponsored feature paid for by Sephora as part of a BoF partnership.
Business of Fashion
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Dispatch From Napa: Speaking to the Heart and Soul of the Beauty Industry
NEW YORK — This week, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 took place in Napa Valley, California. Our speakers and guests came from 17 countries — as far away as Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, South Africa, India and Sweden — to share their personal journeys, their business insights and their plans for navigating a beauty industry in flux. Across a wide range of topics, expertly curated by executive editor Priya Rao, our Global Forum touched on a variety of subjects that spoke not just to the nuts and bolts of building and sustaining a beauty business, but also to the hearts and souls of everyone who joined us, creating a sense of shared humanity and solidarity amid the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant crackdown taking place not far away in Los Angeles. Lindsay Toczylowski, whose client Andry José Hernández Romero has not been heard from since his deportation to El Salvador in March, forcefully defended the rule of law in a talk at The Business of Beauty Global Forum. (for The Business of Fashion) In a defiant call to action, Lindsay Toczylowski, president and co-founder of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, shared the story of Andry José Hernández Romero, a 31-year-old Venezuelan makeup artist who was seeking asylum in the US before he was deported to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador. Toczylowski explained why the deportation of undocumented immigrants without due process is a direct attack on democracy. 'The moment that we stop talking about Andry, about his story and others like him is the moment that the Trump administration is successful in completing the disappearance of Andry José Hernández Romero,' she said. Over the course of the two days we spent together, we also examined the findings of the second edition of The State of Fashion: Beauty report and gauged the untapped potential of AI on the beauty industry during our Knowledge Breakfasts, participated in breathwork classes and group workout sessions led by our friends Manoj Dias and Joe Holder, and exchanged ideas and personal stories over intimate meals under the midnight sky. (L-R) Imran Amed, Founder & CEO, The Business of Fashion and Tracee Ellis Ross, Owner/Founder/Co-CEO, Pattern Beauty speak onstage at "Inside the Industry" during The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 presented by The Business of Fashion at Stanly Ranch on June 10, 2025 in Napa, California. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Our two headliners Hailey Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross may have been what helped draw the crowds and media attention, but not only did Hailey and Tracee demonstrate the same kind of passion, dedication and obsession of all true founders, they also helped bring deserved awareness and appreciation to scores of other executives, founders and creatives who are making their mark in beauty. This was especially true for our finalists for The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025 , supported by L'Oréal Groupe and Sephora. Now in its second year, the Global Awards expanded to recognise six founders across three categories: Creative Execution, Business Innovation and Positive Impact in two tracks: emerging businesses with less than $2 million in annual revenues and breakthrough businesses with up to $10 million in revenue. In the end, our gongs went to Akt London, Commune, Manasi 7, Ruka, Unifrom and Yse Beauty. We look forward to sharing in-depth profiles of these budding entrepreneurs and their businesses next week on The Business of Beauty. Priya Rao and Hailey Bieber speak during at the "Connection in the Age of Disruption" discussion during The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 presented by The Business of Fashion at Stanly Ranch on June 10, 2025 in Napa, California. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) And this week on The BoF Podcast, I'm pleased to share Priya's conversation with Hailey Bieber, her first live conversation since selling her business to E.l.f. in a $1 billion deal last month. There's no doubt this is just the beginning for The Business of Beauty. I could not be more proud of our entire team. In three short years, they have made this the most meaningful and sought-after event in the global beauty industry. We're already thinking about how to make next year's Global Forum even better. Have a great weekend, Imran Amed, Founder and Editor in Chief Below are my top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty this week: 1. Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can't Afford to Look Away. The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren't willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce. (Getty Images) 2. The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle. Beauty's era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company's industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead. 3. How to Acquire Customers with Instagram Ads in 2025. As paid marketing on Meta gets cheaper and easier to target customers, brands are getting more strategic about the content that attracts consumers at different points in their shopping journey. (BoF Collage) 4. Why Chanel Is Getting Into the Recycling Business. The French luxury giant is launching a new circularity focused venture with investments in waste management and recycling companies, much as it has bought up top-end ateliers in a decades-long push to future-proof its supply chain. (Chanel) 5. Why Lace and Crochet Are Everywhere Right Now. Brands from Magda Butrym to Chloé are appealing to shoppers with delicate handwork that's nostalgic and romantic, providing a contrast to fast fashion and the minimalism of quiet luxury. (BoF Team) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast When Hailey Bieber launched her beauty and skincare brand Rhode in 2022, it quickly built a loyal customer base and achieved rapid commercial success. By early 2025, Rhode had generated $212 million in annual sales and, in May, was acquired by E.l.f. Beauty in a landmark $1 billion deal. 'Rhode is not just about the product; it's the whole entire world of Rhode. I want people to feel something when they get the products. When they use it, I want them to feel that they are a part of something,' Bieber shared this week at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 in Napa Valley, California. 'I really do see us being a legacy brand. Rhode is going to go down as one of the greats.' In her first public appearance since the acquisition, Hailey spoke with The Business of Beauty's executive editor Priya Rao about launching her brand, how the deal with E.l.f. transpired, and her vision for the future of Rhode. To receive this email in your inbox each Saturday, sign up to The Daily Digest newsletter for agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice that you won't find anywhere else.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Justin Bieber could be placed in conservatorship by Hailey if she can prove 3 points to court amid his bizarre behavior
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JUSTIN Bieber could be placed in a conservatorship by wife Hailey if she can prove three key points to the courts amid his concerning behavior, a legal expert has told The U.S. Sun. In recent weeks, the pop star has gone on bizarre rants and appeared incoherent in photographs and videos - leading many fans to believe it's time for Justin, 31, to seek help. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Justin Bieber has sparked concern in recent social media posts Credit: Instagram 9 Hailey Bieber during The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 on June 10, 2025 Credit: Getty If Justin's behavior continues to be as dangerous as many believe, it's not out of the question that he could be placed in a conservatorship for his well-being. "As a seasoned attorney, I'll say this bluntly: If Justin Bieber's recent behavior is as troubling as reported amidst erratic social media posts, visible signs of impairment, and statements hinting at isolation and emotional instability, then YES, a conservatorship could be considered,' powerhouse legal expert Jamie Wright exclusively told The U.S. Sun. However, the decision would not be made lightly, as the acclaimed lawyer made it clear that conservatorships are 'legal nuclear options.' 'In California, a conservatorship is a court-ordered plan where a designated person (conservator) is appointed to manage the affairs, personal care, or finances of an adult deemed unable to manage these on their own. 'This isn't just about being 'out of it' on Instagram. Courts require substantial medical evidence, and the bar is high. 'Especially post-Britney, with the public and legal community rightfully wary of abuses in the system,' Counselor Wright said of Britney Spears' unprecedented, and historic, conservatorship case. She went on to explain that in most conservatorship cases, the spouse or parent would have legal standing to file. However, in order for Hailey, 28, or Justin's mom, Pattie Mallette, to have a case, they would need to 'demonstrate that Justin is incapable of making rational decisions, poses a risk to himself or others — including his infant son, or is unable to manage his financial empire,' she claimed. 9 Justin Bieber sparks concern with a series of worrying selfies Credit: Instagram 9 The pop star lies on the concrete shirtless in bizarre social media posts Credit: Instagram 9 Many fans have been concerned over Justin's social media posts Credit: Instagram 'If a conservatorship were granted, it could have profound implications. Legally, Justin could lose control over decisions about his health, money, and even parental rights. 'Custody of his child could be questioned if there's evidence he's an unfit parent. 'It would certainly put pressure on his marriage with Hailey and would raise serious reputational questions that could derail future endorsements, brand partnerships, and touring plans. "He's young, powerful, and high-profile, so any conservatorship move would face intense public scrutiny and likely pushback," the attorney added. Justin Bieber sparks concern with series of worrying selfies as he refers to drugs in shock post 9 Powerhouse attorney Jamie E. Wright poses in her Los Angeles office Credit: Jamie E. Wright 'But when safety, especially of a child, is on the line, no one is untouchable. If this situation escalates, the law will step in. 'Bottom line, no one wants to see another celebrity conservatorship saga play out — but if the signs are as serious as they seem, it's not out of the question," Counselor Wright stated. 'HE NEEDS HELP' Recently, Justin sparked concern with a series of comments he's made online - including openly discussing drug use and being "done with transactional relationships." Things escalated further when the Sorry singer took to his Instagram Stories, posting close-up selfies where many said he looked "unwell." One slide he shared this week featured a screenshot from an AI chat interface asking: 'Has ketamine been used to control people's emotions?' The AI chatbot allegedly answered: 'There is clear evidence that ketamine has been misused in certain law enforcement scenarios, particularly in ways that amount to chemical restraint or social control." In another slide, Justin superimposed text over a photo of himself looking defeated: 'This is how I feel after people keep telling me theres more work to do after the ive given everything I have to give.' Welcome Baby Bieber! Singer Justin Bieber and his wife, model Hailey Bieber, welcomed their first child in August 2024. The celebrity couple revealed that they were expecting in May when Hailey was already six months pregnant. The pair announced the birth on August 24, sharing their son's name, Jack Blues Bieber, for the first time. Justin shared a photo of Hailey's hand touching their newborn's foot, which was wrapped in a blanket. Fans immediately congratulated Hailey and Justin while pointing out the family connection of the name Jack. Justin's great-grandfather was Jack Arnold, and his father, Jeremy Bieber, has Jack as a middle name. He followed up with: 'I don't think any of us can handle hearing 'You just gotta try a little harder and you will be like me.' It's not true. "I listened to those fools who told me to work harder. And there's no end to trying to earn ur spot in this life because I tried. U have everything u need right now.' On another snap, he admitted: 'We wanna make our life about work so bad. But this life is about God. Loving us so we can love each other. Quit making ur life about work smh. God will always inspire u to wait to work hard. 'U think if you don't tell people to work hard that they won't. Stop playing God please.' Justin went on: 'Conditioning. Will make u feel i didn't know what the f*** u knew.' This cryptic post was followed by another black-and-white selfie with the caption: 'But I f***in always knew in my gut Jesus was always the answer to pain we are all facing. 'People still keep making me think If I work hard on myself I'll be better like them. But the harder I work on myself the more I think about myself. I though the point was to think about one another?' He finished with: 'The only thing that helps me to think about others to let go not try harder. Join me in letting go of not trying harder.' This follows reports that Justin is also facing great financial strain - allegedly owing his former manager, Scooter Braun, over $8 million, audits obtained by TMZ claim. 9 Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen on February 06, 2025 in New York City Credit: GC Images 9 Justin Bieber holds billionaire wife Hailey Bieber's chest in cheeky snap after her $1 billion Rhode deal Credit: Instagram
Business of Fashion
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Second Cohort of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Winners Announced
NAPA, CALIFORNIA — Swedish brands Manasi 7 and Unifrom and UK-based deodorant maker Akt London are among the winners for the second annual Global Beauty Awards. Announced during the closing gala at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley, California on Tuesday, the winners were chosen by a jury that included Ali Goldstein, president of mergers and acquisitions, L'Oréal USA; Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president of merchandising at Sephora; Robin Tsai, general partner at VMG Partners; Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of Summer Fridays and Isamaya Ffrench, makeup artist and founder of Isamaya Beauty, alongside The Business of Fashion's editor in chief and chief executive Imran Amed, and Priya Rao, executive editor of The Business of Beauty. The Global Beauty Awards doubled in size this year, with awards given on two tracks, one for emerging brands generating under $2 million in annual revenue, and another for breakthrough businesses with up to $10 million in annual revenue. The winners were selected from an application pool spanning 17 countries on five continents, with the jury searching for lean, agile companies offering unique products, and with room to grow. In the Emerging Track, Swedish makeup brand Manasi 7 received the Creative Execution award, British personal care maker Commune won the Positive Impact award, while Unifrom, a Stockholm-based perfumer won the Business Innovation award. The jury were impressed with Manasi 7's minimalist aesthetic and multi-use products, wowed by Commune's nose-to-tail refillable system, and Unifrom's clever deployment of a rollerball format to make fragrance oils accessible and modern. In the Breakthrough Track, UK deodorant maker Akt London won the Creative Execution award, prestige skincare line Yse Beauty won the Business Innovation award, and Ruka, a hair extension company, won the Positive Impact award. Ruka was celebrated for the unique and proprietary synthetic hair it has created, which is more easily styled and dyed than other kinds, while Akt London impressed the judges with the functionality and modern texture of its deodorant. Judges saw that Yse Beauty was moving into a clear white space by offering prestige skincare to women over 40 without relying on luxury codes, and making common skin concerns a tentpole of its marketing. For any hopeful entrants for next year's edition, more information will follow later this year. The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 is made possible in part by our partners Front Row, Unilever Prestige, Citi, McKinsey & Company, Getty Images, Grown Alchemist and Stanly Ranch and our awards partners L'Oréal Groupe and Sephora. If you are interested in learning about partnership opportunities, please contact us here.
