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Hailey Bieber Accepts WSJ Beauty Innovator Award in Saint Laurent’s Spring 2026 Leather Look

The honor follows e.l.f. Beauty’s reported $1 billion purchase of Rhode in May, underscoring Bieber’s ongoing role as chief creative officer.

Overview

  • Bieber received WSJ. Magazine’s 2025 Beauty Innovator Award on Oct. 29 at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
  • Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello presented the prize, building on his longstanding collaboration with the model.
  • She wore a head‑to‑toe leather ensemble from Saint Laurent’s spring 2026 collection, including a cinched strapless bustier, matching pencil skirt, and a biker jacket.
  • The look was finished with sheer black tights, white slingback pumps, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry, reflecting her signature leather-forward style.
  • Coverage linked the recognition to Rhode’s growth after its reported $1 billion acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty, as Bieber continues to lead the brand’s creative direction.