Uncovering the Truth: Is Fashion Fair a Black-Owned Beauty Brand?
Fashion Fair, the iconic cosmetics brand that revolutionized beauty for women of color, has a rich history of Black ownership and empowerment. Founded in 1973 by Eunice Johnson, wife of Ebony and Jet magazines publisher John H. Johnson, Fashion Fair catered to the underserved beauty needs of African American women. Despite changing hands over the years, including a period under non-Black ownership, Fashion Fair has recently returned to its roots. In 2019, Black-owned company Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack acquired the brand, ushering in a new era of Black female leadership. Today, Fashion Fair continues its mission to …
