Melissa Magsaysay

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.