Rihanna
Singer
She is the first black face of Dior and the most bankable magazine cover star in terms of sell-through.


How I Became... A Footwear Designer
Having collaborated with the likes of Rihanna and Alexandre Vauthier after training in the famed Riviera del Brenta district, Amina Muaddi offers her advice on starting out as a shoe designer.

How I Became... A Footwear Designer
Having collaborated with the likes of Rihanna and Alexandre Vauthier after training in the famed Riviera del Brenta district, Amina Muaddi offers her advice on starting out as a shoe designer.

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector
Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector
Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.

Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Brands' Financial Results
This week, everyone will be talking about first-half results from LVMH, Kering, Prada, Moncler and other luxury brands, plus the launch of Fenty Beauty's skin-care line. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Brands' Financial Results
This week, everyone will be talking about first-half results from LVMH, Kering, Prada, Moncler and other luxury brands, plus the launch of Fenty Beauty's skin-care line. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Why Clarisonic Failed
The recently discontinued L’Oreal-owned cleansing brush didn’t iterate and innovate, providing a valuable lesson for trendy device brands.

Why Clarisonic Failed
The recently discontinued L’Oreal-owned cleansing brush didn’t iterate and innovate, providing a valuable lesson for trendy device brands.

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity
Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity
Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.

Can Patrick Starrr Build the Next Fenty Beauty?
The influencer, known for his over-the-top makeup transformations, will debut his inclusivity-driven line, One/Size, which goes on sale at Sephora today.

Can Patrick Starrr Build the Next Fenty Beauty?
The influencer, known for his over-the-top makeup transformations, will debut his inclusivity-driven line, One/Size, which goes on sale at Sephora today.

Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic
Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?

Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic
Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?

Can the Subscription Box Model Be Saved?
Beauty and clothing subscription boxes saw a surge in new customers during Covid-19. Can they navigate the business model's high costs and low retention levels?

Can the Subscription Box Model Be Saved?
Beauty and clothing subscription boxes saw a surge in new customers during Covid-19. Can they navigate the business model's high costs and low retention levels?

The Beauty Industry Joins the Corporate Reckoning on Race
Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.

The Beauty Industry Joins the Corporate Reckoning on Race
Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.

Black-Owned Brands See an Opening in the Beauty Aisle
Sephora said it will dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned brands. But building a more inclusive beauty store is going to be complicated.

Black-Owned Brands See an Opening in the Beauty Aisle
Sephora said it will dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned brands. But building a more inclusive beauty store is going to be complicated.
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