‘Culture moves at the speed of a swipe’: Why Elf Beauty is as much an entertainment company as a beauty brand

'Culture moves at the speed of a swipe': Why Elf Beauty is as much an entertainment company as a beauty brand

When Elf Beauty was founded more than two decades ago, the idea that consumers could buy beauty products online was a novelty. But in 2026, consumers are happily buying cosmetics on digital platforms, and their online behavior is changing faster than most companies could have anticipated. Elf, which owns Elf Cosmetics, as well as Rhode’s … Read more

“Forbidden Fruit” Brings Mall Style Down Again

Fruits forbidden to throw

In the age of online shopping, stores have taken a back seat. However, Forbidden Fruits is putting mall culture — and style, or “mallcore” — back on the map. Now in theaters, the new indie film stars Lili Reinhart (Apple), Victoria Pedretti (Cherry), Alexandra Shipp (Fig), and Pumpkin (Lola Tung), a close-knit crew who work … Read more