Luxottica Sales Dented in Q1, but Outlook for Year Confirmed

A delayed sun season in Europe and the restructuring of Luxottica's wholesale business in China affected the performance.

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Happy Socks Founders Map Out Expansion Strategy

Founders Mikael Söderlindh and Viktor Tell reflect on 10 years in business and detail what’s next for Happy Socks.  

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Debra Messing, Carine Roitfeld Fete Jacob & Co. NYC Flagship Reopening

The newly renovated space featured original artwork by founder Jacob Arabo, as well as exposed New York City bedrock.

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Halsey Calls Out the Hospitality Industry for Neglecting the Hair-Care Needs of PoC

With brands like Fenty and Jouer having upwards of 50 foundation shades and providing matching shade charts, it’s easy to be whisked away into a world where the beauty industry is finally taking diversity seriously. And as much as we want to believe it is, Halsey is here to remind you that the scales still aren’t anywhere close to even when it concerns hair-care options.

This week, the “Bad At Love” singer took to Twitter to call out the hospitality industry for failing to provide hotel toiletries that are cognizant of all hair textures. 

https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989680930926166016

MORE: Why I’m Still Skeptical of the Diversity Movement as a Black Beauty Editor

Although it might seem menial or trivial, Halsey— a biracial woman— makes a valid point. The beauty industry has routinely catered to white beauty standards, which means in every industry where beauty plays a role, PoC are not being served properly or even taken into account.

The tweet didn’t go over without pushback, but Halsey wouldn’t let uninformed followers win this one. Responding to the naysayers, she wrote, “Who knew me acknowledging that white hair care products are the national standard (while POC are confined to a tiny aisle) would piss so many people off not sorry.” And there the truth lies. As a white woman, I can walk into a store and blindly grab for something that will suit my hair, while PoC have to seek out a specific, small location to find what they need— if, indeed, there even is a selection.

https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989853291591811072

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But as Halsey points out, the problem is larger than grocery stores and convenience markets. It’s how an entire industry (or dare we say society) ignores the needs of PoC. Although Halsey herself didn’t give a solution, many commenters took it upon themselves to provide a fix. While some found the solution to reside in the hands of the traveler and buy their own toiletries, Halsey quickly noted how that isn’t always possible. 

https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989684220971765760

On a more practical and beneficial note, some suggested a “pick your toiletry pack” option which would mean the hotel would provide products based on what you decide prior to entering the room.

https://twitter.com/hella_kell/status/989693114716585984 https://twitter.com/AppleWood1957/status/989737585462267910

Although it’s not a perfect solution, it is a step in the right direction. Earlier today, the 23-year-old shut down any rebuttal with her final tweet on the subject. 

https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989854625242038272

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As much as people want to say toiletries suck for everyone and no one uses them, the fact that they only serve white people, or people with non-textured hair, is the problem at hand. Halsey has brought up a poignant topic that needs to be addressed. Hopefully hair-care is next on the docket for beauty diversity.

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15 Celebrities Who Have Embraced Their Beautiful Facial Birthmarks

Whether it’s a mole on your cheek or a café-au-lait spot on your forehead, most of us with birthmarks have had a love-hate relationship with them our entire lives. On one hand, birthmarks, especially when they’re on your face, make you easy prey for bullies when you’re younger. On the other, they give you a sense of individuality and specialness, something that celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie, and Eva Mendes know well.

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Like Tyra Banks says, perfect is boring, and birthmarks, big or small, are a key part of your natural beauty and what makes your appearance yours. To inspire you to accept your “imperfections,” we’re looking at celebrities who have embraced their facial birthmarks and have no fear in rocking their moles, spots, and patches on the red carpet and on the big screen. See the beautiful marks they were born with ahead.

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Iceberg to Show Men’s Spring Collection in London

The runway show will take place on June 8, kicking off the local fashion week.

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Jack Rogers Appoints Forstmann as CEO

Lydia Forstmann joins the shoe company from Rag & Bone, where she served as chief commercial officer.

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