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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

James Manso is the beauty market editor at WWD and Beauty Inc. Previously, he was the beauty reporter for WWD and Beauty Inc. He has also written for V Magazine and Byrdie.com, covering fashion, beauty and culture. He is an alumni of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied journalism and French. James is a San Diego native and an avid runner.

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The documentary on her journey, "Face of Bosco," is now streaming on the "RuPaul's Drag Race" official…

EXCLUSIVE: Briogeo Heads to the Professional Channel

The Wella Company-owned hair care brand is entering Salon Centric.

Curio Brands Acquires Otherland

The candle brand, founded in 2017 by Abigail Cook Stone, has gained robust distribution in recent months.

Steve Mormoris’ Secret Writing Life

The seasoned fragrance executive has published his first poetry book.

Rachel Roy Jumps Into Beauty

Ancient India by Rachel Roy, which launched on its website's last month, has four stock keeping units — and…

Sharon Chuter Leaves Uoma Beauty C-suite, Board

"I remain a shareholder and will continue as an industry-leading product and creative visionary for the…

Le Domaine Gains Stateside Distribution With Bluemercury

The skin care brand, cofounded by Brad Pitt, will go into 20 Bluemercury doors in its first brick-and-mortar…

Ed Burstell and Sandi Burrows Form Beauty Brand Advisory

Called Burburs LLC — a riff on their last names — the joint venture advises brands entering the U.S…

Sachi Skin Files Lawsuit Against Current State

The lawsuit, filed earlier this month, alleges trademark infringement, among other claims.

EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande’s R.e.m. Beauty Nabs Investment From Sandbridge Capital

The brand, founded by Ariana Grande, will put the infusion toward fueling international expansion and talent…

Inside the Minds of Gen Z

The cohort differs from preceding Millennials is its "aspirational unapologetic-ness," said Juv Consulting…

Pfizer’s Dr. Albert Bourla on Agility in Times of Crisis

The chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer Inc. shared how was able to drive cultural change in the…

Tarang Amin’s Leadership Success Formula

The chief executive officer of E.l.f. Beauty sticks to three pillars when guiding the company to growth.

EXCLUSIVE: Sidia Goes Deeper Into Body Care

The brand, founded by Erin Kleinberg, is applying its popular two-step approach to body care with an…

Beyoncé Unveils Hair Care Venture

The winner of 32 Grammys took to Instagram to reveal her plans for her hair care brand.