The New Beauty by gestalten & Kari Molvar

The New Beauty, A Modern Look At Beauty, Culture, and Fashion

A modern look at beauty, culture, and fashion

Beauty is ever-evolving. The coffee table book The New Beauty takes you on a visual journey through the history, present, and future of beauty in an increasingly globalized world.

Where beauty ideals were once dictated by rigid societal norms, today we see a movement towards personal expression and diversity. This photo book examines the transformation of the beauty industry from a historical, scientific, and journalistic perspective. From makeup as a means to challenge gender roles to the social role of hairstyles and the meaning of rituals as self-care—The New Beauty explores how beauty is more than just appearance.

This inspiring coffee table book is for anyone interested in the power of self-expression, the evolution of beauty standards, and the influence of culture on our appearance and well-being.

About the author:
Kari Molvar is an American lifestyle journalist and author of Be Well. She regularly writes for The New York Times, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. In her second book, she delves deeper into the historical, scientific, and political aspects of an industry that is constantly evolving.