Editors' Top Reads: News from Ranavat, Victoria Beckham, Dr Ivy and more...
Here are some of this week’s news and features highlights handpicked by TheIndustry.beauty team.
Victoria Beckham sparks beauty searches as fans copy documentary look
If you’re anything like me and binge-watched the entire three-part Victoria Beckham documentary in one sitting (I was on a flight - perfect timing), you’ll appreciate this.
Following the release of her new Netflix series, Victoria Beckham is once again shaping beauty trends - and her signature style is seeing a major resurgence.
At the forefront? Her iconic long bob - the LOB - which is officially back in demand. Equally worth noting is the evolution of her smokey eye.
But it’s not just about hair and makeup. Beckham’s influence speaks to a broader cultural shift toward understated elegance - a move away from excess, and toward something more polished, timeless, and confident.
Read more about the trends she’s inspiring here.
Sophie Smith, News Editor & Senior Writer.
The Interview: Ranavat's founder on entering UK and why Ayurvedic beauty belongs on the international stage
Earlier this month, I spoke to Michelle Ranavat, the powerhouse behind the luxury Ayurvedic brand Ranavat, to talk about how she’s redefining modern beauty.
Michelle Ranavat didn’t set out to start a beauty empire - she set out to fix her skincare shelf. Armed with an engineering degree, a background in finance, and a lifetime of Indian beauty rituals passed down through her mother and grandmother, she created Ranavat - the brand that proves luxury can have roots as deep as its glow.
Now, fresh from her US success and after testing the UK waters with Harrods and Sephora, Ranavat has landed on Space NK’s shelves - a milestone that cements Ayurvedic beauty’s place in the global conversation.
The beauty founder told me she wanted to "marry [her] heritage with innovation and craftsmanship". It’s a philosophy that sits at the heart of every Ranavat product, from the cult Brightening Saffron Serum to the new Fortifying Hair Oil.
As we spoke, I realised that Michelle isn’t chasing trends, she’s bringing deep-rooted meaning to beauty, bridging centuries-old traditions with the expectations of today’s global consumer. "Ayurvedic beauty isn’t niche, it belongs on an international stage and resonates with a wide audience," she told me.
This interview captures a shift happening in beauty right now, one where authenticity and storytelling matter just as much as innovation.
Chloé Burney, Senior News & Features Writer.
TheIndustry.beauty Awards Winners' Interview: Aesthetics Practitioner Dr Ivy Igerc for 111 Harley St.
In this series, TheIndustry.beauty continues to celebrate the achievements of the winning brands from TheIndustry.beauty Awards 2025 through a collection of dedicated interviews.
With the Awards dedicated to 'The Innovators' of the industry, we set out to uncover the forward-thinking strategies behind their success. From our winners, we discover everything from the importance of innovation and the trends influencing the next wave of beauty to the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the sector today.
Dr Ivy Igerc brings over 20 years of medical expertise to her field, holding a doctorate in Dental Medicine and Surgery. An internationally acclaimed practitioner, she has worked extensively not only in the UK but also across Croatia, Slovenia, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Italy, and China. This global experience has given her profound and nuanced knowledge of skin health, making her treatments highly sought after by a discerning clientele. She is now based at 111 Harley St, with her talent recognised when she won the coveted Aesthetic Practitioner/Practice Award at TheIndustry.beauty Awards, standing out in a competitive field.
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Ivy for 111 Harley St. reveals what sets her services apart in the highly competitive aesthetics and wellness market. She also discusses how she stays ahead of emerging trends while maintaining clinical excellence, the biggest opportunities and challenges in the beauty sector today, and more.
Sophie Smith, News Editor & Senior Writer.
