The New York Liberty athletes will now wear Fenty Beauty

With female athletes seeing themselves as brands both on and off the court, beauty brands can be an attractive partner as they look to expand their image beyond sports.

Female athletes can offer a crucial avenue to beauty brands seeking to expand their scope to intangible values like wellness and inclusivity, especially as many brands have oversatur... See more

Indeed, for fashion, sports stars are the new superstars. Brands are increasingly seeing the value of athletes, who are following the influencer playbook and building large networks around their fame.

The brand is joining a growing contingent of beauty brands becoming active with esports and Twitch as gaming use skyrocketed during the pandemic. In 2021, 45% of gamers identify as female. Charlotte Tilbury announced its new partnership with the Girlgamer Esports Festival last week, while in June, NYX Professional Makeup became the official beauty ... See more

NYX Cosmetics chose Dignitas as a partner for “championing inclusivity and underrepresented groups,” said Yann Joffredo, NYX global brand president. “This partnership allows us to push the boundaries within entertainment and gaming as we celebrate women gamers within our global communities.”