How Emily Cheng Went From the Department Store Beauty Counter to Yara Shahidi's Full-Time Makeup Artist
She's been working her ass off for more than a decade — and in more than one country.
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How Amber Venz Box Built RewardStyle and With It, a Billion-Dollar Business
The founder of RewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it on how she's making monetizing influence as easy as turning a key.
How Michael Mente Took Revolve from an E-Commerce Start-Up to a Global Powerhouse
All while kickstarting the influencer craze.
How Nicky Zimmermann Went From Selling Dresses at a Sydney Flea Market to Taking Australian Style Global
With a surprise assist from Kate Middleton, of course.
How Jackie Aina Went From Army Reservist to Beauty Influencer Phenomenon and Activist
"No matter how hard it is, or how annoyed I am at the trolls, I just have to keep going, because this is bigger than me."
How Anine Bing Built Her Namesake Fashion Brand Globally and on Instagram
The blogger-turned-designer launched her label online from her Los Angeles home six years ago. Now, she's expanding to children's wear and opening brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.
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How Jin Soon Choi Became the Fashion Industry's Most Sought-After Manicurist
Not to mention the founder of a beloved New York City nail salon and an eponymous line of polish.
How Finery Co-Founder Whitney Casey Applies Her Longtime Media Career Toward Fashion Tech
She went from pre-med student to television journalist to tech startup founder *and* inventor.
How Brian Procell Is Expanding His Vintage Shop Into a Business That Thrives On Nostalgia
His New York City store has grown into an archive for fashion's biggest designers, and boasts collaborations with Alexander Wang, Depop, Opening Ceremony and more.
How Mike Amiri Went From Co-Founding Korean Hip-Hop to Dressing Gigi Hadid and Justin Bieber
"At the end of the day, when I make clothes, my main motivation is to make people feel good."
How Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Townsend's Clientele Evolved From Barbies to Olsens
And why he wants to open his own salon.
How Charlotte Tilbury Channeled an Early Love of Mascara Into a Decades-Long Career in Makeup
"I remember thinking makeup could transform my life."
How Ole Henriksen Went From Professional Dancer to Skin-Care Expert and Industry Icon
An interview with the most positive man in beauty.
How Emma Grede Spearheaded the Most Successful (and Inclusive) Denim Launch Ever With Khloe Kardashian
"If you're in the entertainment marketing business, you need to be in business with Kris Jenner," she says, of launching Good American.
How Lynn Tesoro Followed Her Gut and Built Her Dream PR Firm
The co-founder of HL Group shares her most valuable industry advice.
How Lisa Marie Fernandez Has Weathered 10 Years of Industry Shifts and Countless Copycats
The swimwear designer launched a brand perfect for today's traveling, Instagram-obsessed millennials, but she's been doing it for 10 years, and plans to continue for many more.
How Maria Tash Went From Piercing Her Friends' Ears at Home to Launching a Global Jewelry Line
She's got a signature jewelry line and a unique style of piercing. Now, she's ready to take over the world.
How Slick Woods Went from Homeless Teen to Fashion and Beauty Industry Force
The in-demand model gets candid about her experiences with racism, unrealistic beauty standards, authenticity and balancing being a rebel with being a role model.
How Julia von Boehm Went from Assisting Carine Roitfeld to Becoming Fashion Director of 'InStyle'
A chance encounter with the legendary "Vogue" Paris EIC lead to an invaluable mentorship and a career in styling.
How Sylvana Ward Durrett Went From Planning the Met Gala to Launching Maisonette, the Net-a-Porter of Childrenswear
The 14-year "Vogue" alumna shares how she's navigating — and outsmarting — today's harsh retail climate.
How a Single Mom Channeled a Cancer Diagnosis Into a Thriving, Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Company
Beauty Bakerie's functional makeup caters to busy women who can't be bothered to worry about touch-ups.
How Maja Chiesi Went From Working Reception to Heading Up IMG's Women's Board
Surprise: It's all about good attitude and hard work.