Beauty Briefing: The business of being Rachel Zoe
This week, I checked in on Rachel Zoe’s return to the spotlight and how she’s leveraging the value of the “Real Housewives” empire. Additionally, Jo Malone speaks on the Esteé Lauder lawsuit regarding the use of her name, and K18 adds ex-Glossier CMO Kleo Mack to its C-suite. How...
Kering’s $3.9 billion quarter shows Gucci isn’t fixed yet
On Tuesday, Kering reported first-quarter revenue of €3.57 billion, or roughly $3.9 billion, down 6% on a reported basis and flat on a comparable basis. The numbers point to stabilization at the group level, but the story remains unchanged. Gucci is still the problem, accounting for roughly 38%...
Wellness Briefing: Why every wellness company wants your blood sample, plus news
For the Wellness Briefing, Glossy is unpacking the evolving market of blood panel diagnostics, which were traditionally only ordered by one’s physician but have quickly become big business in the wellness industry. This includes Function Health’s acquisition of Getlabs, announced last week....
Breakfast Burritos, Galbi Patty Melts, and More Dishes Chef Nyesha Arrington Tried in San Francisco
In this episode of Plateworthy, host Nyesha Arrington makes her way through some of the best bites in San Francisco. First stop on the eating tour: Breakfast Little, owned by Andrew Perez and known for its Mission-style burritos. The tater tot-filled OG breakfast burrito has balanced bites of...How Hackers Are Thinking About AI
Interesting paper: “What hackers talk about when they talk about AI: Early-stage diffusion of a cybercrime innovation.” Abstract: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about its potential to transform cybercrime. Beyond empowering novice offenders,...Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026. I’m speaking at the...Defense in Depth, Medieval Style
This article on the walls of Constantinople is fascinating. The system comprised four defensive lines arranged in formidable layers: The brick-lined ditch, divided by bulkheads and often flooded, 1520 meters wide and up to 7 meters deep. A low breastwork, about 2 meters high, enabling defenders...
108 malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing Google and Telegram data from 20,000 users
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that 108 malicious Google Chrome extensions have been quietly stealing user credentials, hijacking Telegram sessions, and injecting unwanted ads and scripts into browsers – all reporting back to the same central point. Read more in my article on the...
Nike Shares Rise as CEO Elliott Hill and Apple’s Tim Cook Buy More Stock
The combined purchases totaled 52,660 shares or roughly $2.3 million. Continue reading →