Inspiring Women's Empowerment Stories and Career Advice in Fashion and Beauty

Whether it’s innovating in business, advocating for inclusivity or addressing key issues like ageism, women are some of the biggest change agents in beauty, fashion, footwear and technology. From Brooke Shields to Bobbi Brown to chief executive officers like Joanne Crevoiserat and Michelle Gass, here we present inspiring, empowering and impactive stories by WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News and Sourcing Journal.

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How Brooke Shields Wants to Make Everyone Over 40 Feel Optimistic About Aging

The actress-author-entrepreneur has become a leading voice for positive aging, sharing her own experiences to help spark conversations and change attitudes.

By Jenny B. Fine

View from the C Suite: Talking Transformative Leadership With Four Female CEOs

Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass: Making Her Mark in Year One

Gass’ bold but difficult decisions early on helped Levi’s achieve sales and profitability gains.

By Evan Clark

Tapestry’s CEO Joanne Crevoiserat: The Power of Focus

Crevoiserat’s laser focus on brand building has fueled growth for Coach, the company’s largest brand.

By Evan Clark

Meet the Woman Who Might Just Save Revlon

Newly minted CEO Michelle Peluso brings a wealth of outside experience.

By Kathryn Hopkins

Rati Sahi Levesque Is the Real Deal

The CEO of The RealReal has propelled the company to profitability.

By Evan Clark

Deconstructing Humor with Comedienne Extraordinaire Nikki Glaser

Victoria’s Secret Enters the Age of Female Empowerment

The wings were there but the vibe was new at the brand’s first fashion show produced by an all-female crew.

By Evan Clark

Inside Reformation’s Independent Spirit

Reformation CEO Hali Borenstein on avoiding fashion’s groupthink.

By Evan Clark

Meet the Woman Reimagining the World’s Biggest Beauty Company

With a remit that includes research, innovation and technology, L’Oréal’s deputy chief executive officer Barbara Lavernos is redefining beauty for generations to come.

By Jenny B. Fine

How Martha Stewart Tops Herself – Year After Year

The trailblazer’s mantra: “Be positive. Don’t be afraid of anything. Go for it!”

The Trailblazer’s Mantra: “Be positive. Don’t be afraid of anything. Go for it!”

MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: Beauty’s Most Dynamic Duos

Whether in business together or inspired by each other, beauty in the bloodline runs deep.

Anastasia Soare of Anastasia Beverly Hills with her daughter Claudia Soare.

Rachel Liverman of Glowbar with her mother, An G. Hinds.

Carina Chaz of DedCool with her mother, Sabina Chazanas.

Christine D’Ornano of Sisley and her mother, Isabelle.

Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye of Ami Colé and her mother, Aminata Ndiaye.

Bobbi Brown on the Art of Reinvention

The serial makeup artist-turned-entrepreneur has created not one but two industry-defining brands by understanding what women want — and how to talk to them.

By Jenny B. Fine