Category: Beauty (Concept)

Vivienne Westwood, a Lifetime of Looks

The legendary fashion designer’s influence stretches back across decades.
Why Are So Many Women Wearing Red Eye Makeup?

It’s a lot more flattering than it sounds.
Why Are So Many Women Wearing Red Eye Makeup?

It’s a lot more flattering than it sounds.
Jule Campbell, 96, Dies; Architect of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Be it objectification or celebration, the annual rite she created earned millions for the magazine and helped usher in the supermodel era.
How Kirstie Alley Used Her Body

Long before the current body-positivity movement, Ms. Alley made people think about fatness on TV, often at her own expense.
Beauty Over Brains: Japan’s Skin-Deep University Pageants

The contests reflect a culture that often judges women by their appearance and slots them into rigid, gender-defined roles.
New Endorsements for College Athletes Resurface an Old Concern: Sex Sells

Female college athletes are making millions thanks to their large social media followings. But some who have fought for equity in women’s sports worry that their brand building is regressive.