Julie Macklowe is an American beauty entrepreneur and businesswoman, best known for creating an entirely new category for luxury American single malts within the wine and spirits industry. Formerly in finance, she moved on to become the founder and spokesperson of vbeauté, a luxury skincare line offering Swiss botanical skincare products for women. She is also an investor, former hedge fund manager, philanthropist, and socialite. Most recently, The Macklowe, her premium luxury American single malt, debuted at $1,500 a bottle and sold out within minutes.