How Dr. Barbara Sturm Built a $150 Million Brand | HUR Reads
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How Dr. Barbara Sturm Built a $150 Million Brand
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The Economics of Thinness
It’s sad to say the findings in this article come as no surprise. In this piece, The Economist explores the correlation between success and weight. The conclusion? “It is economically rational for ambitious women to try as hard as possible to be thin,” the article states. A very interesting, yet demoralizing read that shows us there’s still much work to be done.
THE ECONOMIST
In one of our recent editions of HUR Table Guests beauty founders Susanne Manasi and Neada Deters discussed the clean beauty industry extensively. The more we see the word ‘clean’ used in the context of wellness and beauty, the more we wonder what it actually means. Writer Elizabeth Paton dives into the world of clean beauty – where it comes from, what it means and why it’s so difficult to define.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Writer Killian Wright-Jackson speaks with collector Suzanne McFayden about her personal art collection. Suzanne McFayden serves as board chair of the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin and is a patron at the Studio Museum in Harlem. While many collectors take a more methodological approach to expanding their collections, McFayden lets her emotions and feelings guide her when it comes to purchasing new pieces. Her collection includes works by Delphine Desane, Bony Ramirez and Jerrell Gibbs.
ARTSY
After a stint working in marketing and textiles, Sophie Negropontes decided to follow in her fathers footsteps and embark on a career in the art industry. She dreamt of opening her own gallery, offering limited edition or bespoke contemporary pieces. Negropontes opened her first gallery on Paris’ Left Bank. She collaborated with numerous artists and asked longtime friend Hervé Langlais to complement the artist’s creations with yearly furniture collections. In 2019 the gallery moved to its current location, and since then Negropontes has expanded to 13 artists. Writer Marion Bley speaks with the gallerist about her philosophy behind the gallery, trends in the decorative arts market and the pieces she loves the most.
1st DIBS INTROSPECTIVE MAGAZINE
A great business profile on beauty guru Dr. Barbara Sturm. Writer Kathleen Baird-Murray, Porter’s former Beauty Director, sits down with Sturm in Gstaad to talk about beauty, business and the importance of strengthening the skin.