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Emily Weiss

Founder & Chief Executive, Glossier & Intothegloss.com

The fashion assistant turned beauty blogger, has turned her five-year-old beauty start-up into a global brand valued at over $1 billion.

Emily Weiss
Beauty

How Brands Go Viral On TikTok

Becoming the subject of a viral challenge on the video platform can be like catching lightning in a bottle. But there are certain strategies that can help beauty brands strike it big on TikTok.

Beauty

How Brands Go Viral On TikTok

Becoming the subject of a viral challenge on the video platform can be like catching lightning in a bottle. But there are certain strategies that can help beauty brands strike it big on TikTok.


Beauty

Glossier Presses Pause on ‘Play,’ Rethinks Makeup Strategy

The beauty company debuted its first new brand last year to much fanfare, but sales failed to match the hype. Founder Emily Weiss talks exclusively to BoF about what she learned from the experience, and her plans to extend Glossier's rapid growth.

Beauty

Glossier Presses Pause on ‘Play,’ Rethinks Makeup Strategy

The beauty company debuted its first new brand last year to much fanfare, but sales failed to match the hype. Founder Emily Weiss talks exclusively to BoF about what she learned from the experience, and her plans to extend Glossier's rapid growth.


Media

Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.

Media

Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.


Beauty

Inside Glossier’s First Major Retail Partnership

The beauty company is teaming up with Nordstrom to sell its fragrance. But can Glossier enter wholesale without sacrificing its direct to consumer roots?

Beauty

Inside Glossier’s First Major Retail Partnership

The beauty company is teaming up with Nordstrom to sell its fragrance. But can Glossier enter wholesale without sacrificing its direct to consumer roots?


Retail

The Direct-to-Consumer Reckoning

For fashion start-ups, raising money and growing sales came easily. But with costs rising and profits elusive, securing a happy ending for investors is proving much harder.

Retail

The Direct-to-Consumer Reckoning

For fashion start-ups, raising money and growing sales came easily. But with costs rising and profits elusive, securing a happy ending for investors is proving much harder.


News & Analysis

What Beauty Can Learn From Streetwear

Beauty brands are borrowing from street culture, including limited edition products and in-store experiences designed to attract lines down the block. But can there ever be a true 'streetwear beauty brand?'

News & Analysis

What Beauty Can Learn From Streetwear

Beauty brands are borrowing from street culture, including limited edition products and in-store experiences designed to attract lines down the block. But can there ever be a true 'streetwear beauty brand?'


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.


News & Analysis

The Hidden Network Churning Out Celebrity and Influencer Beauty Lines

Every celebrity wants to launch the next Kylie Cosmetics or Fenty Beauty. But few want to put in the work required to build a brand from scratch. BoF takes a look at the growing field of companies that develop beauty lines for famous faces.

News & Analysis

The Hidden Network Churning Out Celebrity and Influencer Beauty Lines

Every celebrity wants to launch the next Kylie Cosmetics or Fenty Beauty. But few want to put in the work required to build a brand from scratch. BoF takes a look at the growing field of companies that develop beauty lines for famous faces.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became... A Beauty Consultant

The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became... A Beauty Consultant

The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty.


Beauty

New York’s Fashion and Beauty Startup Scene Is Having a Moment

Investors like the new breed of fashion companies that have an Instagram-fuelled intimate relationship with their customers.

Beauty

New York’s Fashion and Beauty Startup Scene Is Having a Moment

Investors like the new breed of fashion companies that have an Instagram-fuelled intimate relationship with their customers.


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