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Still Waiting for a Seat at the Table: What's It Really Like to Be Black in the Fashion Industry?
It was a telling moment: In late July, Eva Chen, director of fashion partnerships at Instagram, posted a photo of the Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund judges’ table—and there was not one black face in sight. As reported by Refinery 29: Seated at a long table were 10 judges with the future…
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For the Fellas: Guess What? The Fenty Effect Works for Men, Too!
When we heard that Get Out and Black Panther star Daniel Kaluuya got a little grooming help from Fenty Beauty at the 2018 Academy Awards, we admired his transparency—and lack thereof. While men are generally expected to go makeup-free (lucky you, Fellas), no one has flawless skin all the time—and there are times you really…
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Drinking Games: Issa Rae Plays 'Never Have I Ever' with Harper's Bazaar
You know we love a “Stars! They’re just like us!” moment here at The Glow Up, and this week’s comes from our favorite Insecure and adventurous yet Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae. Sitting down with Harper’s Bazaar and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, Rae plays the classic “Never Have I Ever” game, running through a…
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We’re #1: Why Beauty Bakerie’s Biggest Innovation Was Listing Their Darkest Shade First
When Beauty Bakerie dropped “Cake Mix,” back in April—their first-ever foundation—we were focused on the shade range, the coverage, the texture and the almost frightening amount of staying power the brand is known for. But as we perused multiple YouTube tutorials debating the product’s merits, we overlooked one fundamental detail about Cake Mix’s 30-shade launch:…
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Beauty Is Beauty: Pose's Indya Moore Lands Coveted Contracts with IMG and William Morris
With her high cheekbones, full lips and long, lithe limbs, it’s hard to believe that Pose actress Indya Moore isn’t better known as a model. After all, she’s modeled for Dior and Gucci and walked in New York Fashion Week. But while Moore may be beautiful by any standard, the fashion industry has been stunningly…
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Splitting Hairs: Celeb Hairstylists Kim Kimble and Tokyo Stylez Sparked a Shady Debate Over Legitimacy
One is a legend in the hair game and the other is steadily making a name for himself creating of-the-moment looks for any number of famous heads, but an exchange of shade between celebrity hair gurus Kim Kimble and Tokyo Stylez this week sparked a lengthy debate about who really gets to call themselves a…
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Mama Said Knock You Out: Serena Williams Channels LL Cool J in a New Commercial for Chase
As we await Serena Williams’ first appearance at the U.S. Open since giving birth to daughter Alexis Olympia, don’t be surprised if we totally fangirl out. Every day, we seem to get a new slice of greatness from the G.O.A.T., and her latest commercial for Chase is, simply put, next level. In a voiceover, Williams…
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On the Court in Off-White: Serena Williams and Virgil Abloh Launch Their Nike ‘Queen’ Collection
When we heard Virgil Abloh and Serena Williams were collaborating on Williams’ 2018 U.S. Open wardrobe, we were understandably intrigued. Two black phenoms at the top of their respective games are exciting—especially when supported by an athletic apparel juggernaut like Nike. Now, we get our first look at the resulting “Queen” collection in motion, as…
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The Shade: Cut Out the Hard Contour and Get Into Some Subtle Sculpting with Joan Smalls
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that most of us aren’t (and will never be) blessed with the naturally-chiseled features of Puerto Rican goddess Joan Smalls. The modeling phenom was blessed with high cheekbones and full lips and brows—the type of features your Insta-faves are trying to recreate with exaggerated pencil-and-contouring techniques.…
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Freeway of Love: Mary Kay's Top Sellers Are Planning a Pink Cadillac Tribute at Aretha's Funeral
When mourners arrive at Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple on Friday, August 31 to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin, they will be greeted with a sea of pink—pink Cadillacs, that is. Legions of sales directors from multi-level marketing company Mary Kay, one of the largest direct sellers of cosmetics worldwide, will be parking their famed pink…