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Kim Kardashian

Founder, SKIMS

The reality star has gone beyond the business of influence and built one of fashion’s most successful direct-to-consumer brands in SKIMS.

Kim Kardashian
Beauty

How Long Can the Kardashian Empire Reign?

Their reality television series has ended, they’ve cashed out on several of their major ventures and one of their most strategic personal associations appears to be ending. One of the world’s most-watched families is on the precipice of reinvention once again.

Beauty

How Long Can the Kardashian Empire Reign?

Their reality television series has ended, they’ve cashed out on several of their major ventures and one of their most strategic personal associations appears to be ending. One of the world’s most-watched families is on the precipice of reinvention once again.


Beauty

Kim Kardashian’s Collaboration With Coty Cosmetics Hits Legal Snag

Kim Kardashian West’s partner for her beauty line won a court order temporarily blocking the reality TV star from sharing trade secrets in their agreement as she pursues a stake sale to rival Coty Inc.

Beauty

Kim Kardashian’s Collaboration With Coty Cosmetics Hits Legal Snag

Kim Kardashian West’s partner for her beauty line won a court order temporarily blocking the reality TV star from sharing trade secrets in their agreement as she pursues a stake sale to rival Coty Inc.


Luxury

Luxury’s Inequality Problem

The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?

Luxury

Luxury’s Inequality Problem

The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?


Retail

Fashion's Multi-Billion Dollar Shapewear War

New brands are capitalising on the rise of body-positive narratives with size- and colour-inclusive shapewear. What does this mean for their waist-cinching predecessors?

Retail

Fashion's Multi-Billion Dollar Shapewear War

New brands are capitalising on the rise of body-positive narratives with size- and colour-inclusive shapewear. What does this mean for their waist-cinching predecessors?


News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.


News & Analysis

Kim Kardashian Will Rename Kimono Shapewear Brand

The reality TV star and businesswomen announced plans to change her shapewear brand name after people in Japan said her use of the term to brand undergarments was disrespectful.

News & Analysis

Kim Kardashian Will Rename Kimono Shapewear Brand

The reality TV star and businesswomen announced plans to change her shapewear brand name after people in Japan said her use of the term to brand undergarments was disrespectful.


Beauty

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss

This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss

This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.

Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.


Beauty

Is Mascara Losing Its Relevance?

Buzzy brands like Fenty Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills don’t sell mascara — a sign it may be losing ground as a beauty staple.

Beauty

Is Mascara Losing Its Relevance?

Buzzy brands like Fenty Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills don’t sell mascara — a sign it may be losing ground as a beauty staple.


News & Analysis

Unpacking the 'California Effect' at BoF West

At BoF's inaugural West Coast summit, industry leaders decoded the ways in which technology, entertainment and social justice are rewiring the industry — and turning California into a haven for some of the most innovative fashion and beauty companies.

News & Analysis

Unpacking the 'California Effect' at BoF West

At BoF's inaugural West Coast summit, industry leaders decoded the ways in which technology, entertainment and social justice are rewiring the industry — and turning California into a haven for some of the most innovative fashion and beauty companies.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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