The Art of the Brand

Why K-Beauty Is Taking Over Beauty

This week, we break down the Korean anti-aging experience everyone in beauty needs to understand — from the treatments we did, to what they cost, to why Korea is still a decade ahead of North America. We get into the real differences in technology, clinical efficiency, cultural attitudes toward skincare, and why K-Beauty’s functional approach completely outperforms the spa-ified North American model.We unpack the full treatment stack: salmon DNA injections (Rejuran/Healer), density tightening, collagen boosters, skin Botox, redness reduction, toning lasers, and more — including what actually works, what hurts, and what lasts for a full year. We also talk male skincare, founder takeaways, and why studying the Korean market is becoming mandatory for anyone in beauty.If you care about anti-aging, longevity, or building beauty brands that stay ahead of trends, this episode is your roadmap.

Bogota & Beauty Brands: The Power of World-Building

This week on Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip return from Colombia with a masterclass in world-building, culture, and how unforgettable brands are actually built. From sitting beside Dua Lipa in a Bogotá speakeasy to experiencing Andrés Carne de Res — one of the most extraordinary brand worlds on the planet — they break down how atmosphere, detail, and emotional truth shape customer loyalty more than any marketing tactic ever could. They unpack Bella Beauty’s explosive rise, why the brand’s controversy made it stronger, how AI shopping will rewrite retail, why influencer fatigue is real, and why big brands like Sephora and Skims are heading

The Secret Behind Japan’s Most Obsessive Brands

This week on Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip return from Japan and Korea with a masterclass in what real branding looks like outside the West. From Bulgari’s flawless hotel experience and Muji’s “no-brand” philosophy to Gentle Monster’s art-driven retail universe, they break down why some cultures still obsess over detail, craft, and discipline — and why that obsession builds brands that last. They unpack the collapse of merit in Western institutions, the danger of licensing over commitment, why On Cloud x Loewe collaborations feel hollow, and how luxury tech and wellness aesthetics are rapidly evolving. Most importantly, they reveal the truth every founder needs to hear: excellence is a choice, attention is earned, and brand power comes from doing the hard things well — consistently, deliberately, and without shortcuts.

The Rise and Fall of Fenty. And the New Rules of Relevance

This week on Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip break down one of the most chaotic weeks in beauty, culture, and influence. From Fenty’s decline and the outrage aimed at Camille’s viral case study, to Timothée Chalamet’s unhinged-but-brilliant Marti Supreme marketing leak, they unpack why brands lose relevance — and why honesty is now controversial. They dive into The Row’s breakup with its biggest evangelist, the shock arrival of Olive Young in America, Meadow Lane’s guerrilla rise in Tribeca, and the seismic shift of influencers becoming full-time employees inside billion-dollar companies. This episode is a masterclass in modern brand psychology: what creates momentum, what kills it, and what brave founders must do next to stay relevant in a world addicted to outrage.

The Secret Behind Japan’s Most Obsessive Brands

This week on Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip return from Japan and Korea with a masterclass in what real branding looks like outside the West. From Bulgari’s flawless hotel experience and Muji’s “no-brand” philosophy to Gentle Monster’s art-driven retail universe, they break down why some cultures still obsess over detail, craft, and discipline — and why that obsession builds brands that last. They unpack the collapse of merit in Western institutions, the danger of licensing over commitment, why On Cloud x Loewe collaborations feel hollow, and how luxury tech and wellness aesthetics are rapidly evolving. Most importantly, they reveal the truth every founder needs to hear: excellence is a choice, attention is earned, and brand power comes from doing the hard things well — consistently, deliberately, and without shortcuts.