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Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again

The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.

Beauty

Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again

The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.


Beauty

Why Pat McGrath Labs Filed for Bankruptcy

Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.

Beauty

Why Pat McGrath Labs Filed for Bankruptcy

Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.


Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.

Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.


Beauty

Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.

Beauty

Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.


Haul of Fame

Indie Sneeze: Why Niche Fashion Wants In on Fragrance

Launching a perfume used to mean that a brand had arrived. Nowadays, independent labels like Chopova Lowena and Vaquera are releasing niche premium scents to attract entry-level shoppers.

Haul of Fame

Indie Sneeze: Why Niche Fashion Wants In on Fragrance

Launching a perfume used to mean that a brand had arrived. Nowadays, independent labels like Chopova Lowena and Vaquera are releasing niche premium scents to attract entry-level shoppers.


Beauty

What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs?

The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.

Beauty

What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs?

The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.


Beauty

Pat McGrath and the Great Runway Makeup Revival

Suddenly, people are talking about backstage beauty again, largely thanks to the ghostly looks McGrath created for John Galliano. Just as surprising: her brand didn’t immediately come out with a new product. Did we just witness an actual, authentic moment of artistic genius at fashion week of all places?

Beauty

Pat McGrath and the Great Runway Makeup Revival

Suddenly, people are talking about backstage beauty again, largely thanks to the ghostly looks McGrath created for John Galliano. Just as surprising: her brand didn’t immediately come out with a new product. Did we just witness an actual, authentic moment of artistic genius at fashion week of all places?


Beauty

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: When TikTok Fails Drive Sales

A masterclass from Topicals and more.


Beauty

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Public Becomes Private

Under eye patches make their case for out of the house attire, and Sofia Richie Grainge plots a beauty line.

Beauty

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Public Becomes Private

Under eye patches make their case for out of the house attire, and Sofia Richie Grainge plots a beauty line.


Beauty

What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?

New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.

Beauty

What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?

New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.