There are moments in an industry when admiration and interrogation sit side by side, not as opposition but as necessity. Pat McGrath is one of the rare figures whose influence does not merely ripple through beauty culture. She defines it. … Continue reading Pat McGrath Labs at a Crossroads and What Her Filing Reveals About the Future of Beauty
As we settle into 2026, it’s clear we’re living through one of the most rapid technological inflection points in modern history. Artificial intelligence once a speculative force on the periphery of science fiction and tech labs has become a central … Continue reading The AI Epoch: What 2026 Means for Tech, Medicine, Media, Fashion, Beauty and Culture
Podcasts have become our modern salons; a place where ambitious minds gather, not in smoky Parisian cafés or boardrooms, but through headphones on commutes, gym runs, and quiet evenings at home. Yet in a saturated landscape of fast takes and … Continue reading The Power of Storytelling in Business: Why Acquired and Aspire with Emma Grede Are the Podcasts We Need Right Now
The Fall of Ami Colé: More than a Beauty Brand Closes In July 2025, the beauty industry received sobering news: Ami Colé, a celebrated Black-founded beauty brand known for its thoughtful formulations for deeper skin tones, would be winding down … Continue reading The Disappearing Moment: What Ami Colé’s Closure Reveals About Black Entrepreneurship, VC Access, and DEI’s Precarious Future
At Chaud, we believe that women especially Black women should never feel the need to shrink in the presence of wealth, financial ambition, or transparent money talk. Too often, the intersection of gender, race, and class means Black women are … Continue reading Money Talks: Why Black Women Deserve to Own the Financial Conversation
The £500 ‘Cheap’ Bag That Sparked a Crisis of Reality Photo Courtesy of Purse Blog When a well-meaning TikTok couple recently posted a lighthearted prank where the girlfriend jokingly asked her boyfriend for two Coach handbags yes, the iconic brand … Continue reading “That’s Not Cheap”: Why the Internet’s Luxury Delusion Needs a Reality Reset
Getty Images In the golden age of influencer marketing and personal branding, it’s become nearly impossible to separate a founder from the business they’ve built. Today’s brands aren’t just selling products they’re selling personas, often embodied by their creators. But … Continue reading The Cult of the Founder: Why Brands Can No Longer Separate Identity from Accountability
image courtesy of PsychCentral Burnout is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a full-blown reckoning. Across industries, women are hitting pause, walking away, negotiating boundaries, and reshaping not only how they work, but why they work. What emerges in … Continue reading From Burnout to Boss Moves: How Women Are Rethinking Work and Wealth With Radical Intention
For centuries, luxury has been synonymous with male wealth ”the billionaire tycoons, oil magnates, and hedge fund kings who have dictated the landscape of high-end consumption. But in 2025, the face of affluence is changing. Women, now controlling more wealth … Continue reading The Wealth Gap in Luxury: How Women Are Investing, Spending, and Earning Differently
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