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Melissa Magsaysay

Melissa Magsaysay is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. She is a LA based journalist and entrepreneur who writes about fashion and beauty. Magsaysay previously held positions at Los Angeles Times and Women's Wear Daily and has appeared in Elle, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar. She is the founder of fashion label Duster, and currently leads content at Thirteen Lune.

    Retail

    The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire

    The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.

    Retail

    The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire

    The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.


    Retail

    A ‘Made in LA’ Brand’s Plan to Rebuild After the Fires

    The denim label Mother’s first store burned to the ground days before opening. Strong local roots are playing a big role in recovery.

    Retail

    A ‘Made in LA’ Brand’s Plan to Rebuild After the Fires

    The denim label Mother’s first store burned to the ground days before opening. Strong local roots are playing a big role in recovery.


    Beauty

    Kids Are Having Birthday Parties at Sephora Now

    Beauty retailers are playing host to skincare-obsessed tweens and teens on their special day. Can scavenger hunts, makeup tutorials and goodie bags create lifelong customers?

    Beauty

    Kids Are Having Birthday Parties at Sephora Now

    Beauty retailers are playing host to skincare-obsessed tweens and teens on their special day. Can scavenger hunts, makeup tutorials and goodie bags create lifelong customers?


    Beauty

    What Happens When the Menstrual Cycle Meets the Beauty Aisle

    An array of emerging brands are attempting to glamourise and destigmatise everything from periods to hot flashes.

    Beauty

    What Happens When the Menstrual Cycle Meets the Beauty Aisle

    An array of emerging brands are attempting to glamourise and destigmatise everything from periods to hot flashes.


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    Sustainability

    Cate Blanchett Takes On the Red Carpet System

    The Oscar-nominated actress spoke with BoF about how her re-worn and reworked awards show looks push back against the churn of the modern fashion industry.

    Sustainability

    Cate Blanchett Takes On the Red Carpet System

    The Oscar-nominated actress spoke with BoF about how her re-worn and reworked awards show looks push back against the churn of the modern fashion industry.


    Fashion Week

    A New York Fashion Week Mystery: What Happened to All the Plus-Size Models?

    The city’s designers have long been at the forefront of promoting size inclusivity, but cast noticeably fewer “curve” models this season. One theory: the rise of Y2K style is bringing back the era’s body standards as well.

    Fashion Week

    A New York Fashion Week Mystery: What Happened to All the Plus-Size Models?

    The city’s designers have long been at the forefront of promoting size inclusivity, but cast noticeably fewer “curve” models this season. One theory: the rise of Y2K style is bringing back the era’s body standards as well.


    Media

    At the Golden Globes, a Relaxed Return to the Red Carpet

    Attendees were decked out in sequins and silver at the Golden Globes’ first in-person ceremony since 2020, but the event overall took a more subdued tone.

    Media

    At the Golden Globes, a Relaxed Return to the Red Carpet

    Attendees were decked out in sequins and silver at the Golden Globes’ first in-person ceremony since 2020, but the event overall took a more subdued tone.


    Luxury

    The Business of Being Law Roach

    The celebrity stylist has built a business that goes well beyond the red carpet, from magazine covers and marketing campaigns to judging reality television competitions and getting billionaires seated at couture shows. He spoke with BoF about his approach to building a multi-hyphenate empire.

    Luxury

    The Business of Being Law Roach

    The celebrity stylist has built a business that goes well beyond the red carpet, from magazine covers and marketing campaigns to judging reality television competitions and getting billionaires seated at couture shows. He spoke with BoF about his approach to building a multi-hyphenate empire.


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    Marketing

    What’s Driving the Model Casting Boom

    A wider variety of people are able to become models today, and there’s more opportunities than ever to book jobs. But with that has brought increased competition and even diminished pay days.

    Marketing

    What’s Driving the Model Casting Boom

    A wider variety of people are able to become models today, and there’s more opportunities than ever to book jobs. But with that has brought increased competition and even diminished pay days.


    Marketing

    The Agency That Says Models Are More Than Their Measurements

    JAG Models is leading a shift in casting that has seen gender and other traditional ways of categorising talent scrapped in favour of preferred pronouns, foundation shade and other descriptors they say are more inclusive.

    Marketing

    The Agency That Says Models Are More Than Their Measurements

    JAG Models is leading a shift in casting that has seen gender and other traditional ways of categorising talent scrapped in favour of preferred pronouns, foundation shade and other descriptors they say are more inclusive.


    Marketing

    Why Brands Need a New Approach to Gifting

    Public relations firms and fashion brands are rethinking their gifting strategies amid a backlash over excessive spending and wasteful packaging.

    Marketing

    Why Brands Need a New Approach to Gifting

    Public relations firms and fashion brands are rethinking their gifting strategies amid a backlash over excessive spending and wasteful packaging.


    News & Analysis

    The New Way Celebrity Stylists Are Paying the Bills

    Stylists best-known for working with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Matthew McConaughey are signing onto an app where they dole out wardrobe advice to the public.

    News & Analysis

    The New Way Celebrity Stylists Are Paying the Bills

    Stylists best-known for working with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Matthew McConaughey are signing onto an app where they dole out wardrobe advice to the public.