Beauty queen: how Pat McGrath became the world’s most influential makeup artist

A self-confessed cosmetics nerd, Pat McGrath creates the looks for 80 major fashion shows a year. As she launches her first line, she talks about race, Instagram, her best friend Edward Enninful (the new editor of Vogue) and the influence of her makeup-obsessed mother Jean

Victoria Beckham is expanding her makeup collection with Estée Lauder

Victoria Beckham is launching a second capsule with Estée Lauder. Estée Lauder unveiled the campaign for a second limited edition makeup collection with fashion designer Victoria Beckham. Victoria fronts the digital and print campaign, with imagery shot by photographer Lachlan Bailey in New York City. Inspired by Victoria’s favorite cities in the world, this makeup … Read more

In a luxury business environment that remains uncertain, LVMH approaches the second half of the year with caution

World’s leading luxury products group reports good growth in Europe, Asia and the United States; LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.7 billion in the first half of 2017, an increase of 15%. Organic revenue growth was 12% compared to the same period in 2016. All geographic … Read more

Fashion must fight the scourge of dumped clothing clogging landfills

Every year millions of garments are discarded as consumers ditch fast-fashion styles for a new wardrobe. At last the industry is acting – but more has to be done

The cure is in our hands: Join the LifeRide…help amfAR make AIDS history

Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl’s announced its continued partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and the eighth annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR. Inspired by a Kiehl’s icon – the motorcycle – a spirit of adventure and philanthropic heritage, the eighth annual LifeRide continues the brand’s mission to heighten awareness … Read more

The apocalypse, clowns and cows: an art critic on the autumn fashion campaigns

Gucci pays homage to sci-fi cinema, Kenzo is referencing the faded glamour of La Dolce Vita and Calvin Klein thinks we’re in the middle of the apocalypse. This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age