How I'm Making It

The founder of Koché has also been the artistic director of Maison Lemarié for more than a decade, hand-picked by Virginie Viard to work on Chanel's Métiers D'art.

When the podcaster, producer and journalist first moved to Los Angeles, she spray-tanned people for a living.

The beauty industry and digital media veteran reflects on her timely career trajectory, beating media's "click" fatigue and where things are headed in the future.

The New Zealander-Taiwanese founder of Gia Kuan Consulting didn't always fit into fashion, which is part of what makes her so good at her job.

"I feel like when we met, she was ready to go to the next level, and that was like a dream because she was just as excited to push things and expand as I was."

She's spent 30 years making artists like Missy Elliott and brands like Puma stand out, but she's just getting started when it comes to the "Juniverse."

"I'm rooting for the fashion industry," shares the editor-in-chief of the climate and culture magazine, "because inherent in its purpose is also its capacity to change."

For the brand's longtime senior beauty editor, it all started with the humble informational interview.

The multi-hyphenate creative shares how she's managed to maintain an active portfolio full of red carpet, backstage and brand work while also building a strong, dedicated social media community.

IMG Focus' senior director of production tells us how a fashion show comes to life.

After choreographing a Jennifer Lopez tour at 19, the New Zealand-born, IMG Models-signed dancer went on to work for some of the biggest names in music (hello, "Sorry" video). Now, she's making her mark on the fashion industry.

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan share how they've put nearly two decades of experience at 'Go Fug Yourself' — and a handful of successful novels to boot — under their belts.

"The title is one thing, but the work is what I really want people to know me for. I want to do great work."

The Bronx native credits her Nigerian background with cultivating her unique eye for color and texture.

After 15 years at The Met, the collection's chief external relations officer is leaving her post. Here's how she got there — and what comes next.

In addition to championing a diverse roster of emerging designers, Tung is driving positive change in the fashion industry and beyond by holding illuminating conversations about issues facing the AAPI community.

Today, the former Nasty Gal buyer has made it big off of her particular cocktail of quirky nostalgia.

"I still have a hunger to understand what makes the next generation tick, what's going to continue to make me relevant as a designer or the house that I work for relevant as a brand. It's always about listening and researching and thinking."

"I've always been very interested in society and material culture, how the things we do explain the times we live in. Lingerie is an amazing vehicle for that."

Her clients, like Hailey Bieber and Megan Fox, always have to be prepared for paparazzi — and their looks are moving the needle for brands.

"I think there's a level of self-deprecation and humility, knowing where you came from; I don't wanna get too big for my britches."

Beyond their own successful Instagram, the Haitian sisters are encouraging brands to invest in creators of color through their agency, NYCxStudio.

The Monday Born founder shares how she anticipates industry trends and stays out of all the drama that plagues so many other beauty YouTubers.

The costume designer shares her biggest challenge on set of the award-season juggernaut and the backstory behind Xtina's iconic "leg coverings."