Refinery29 (R29) is an American multinational digital media and entertainment website focused on young women. It is owned by Sundial Media Group. It has online editions running in the United States, Germany and France.
History
Justin Stefano, Philippe von Borries, Piera Gelardi, and Christene Barberich co-founded Refinery29 in 2005 as a city guide, emphasizing fashion local to New York City.[4] The name of the website alludes to the website distilling information into its essence.[5] The company headquarters is located in the Financial District, Manhattan neighborhood of New York City.[6]
Refinery29 has over 450 employees globally[3] with offices in Los Angeles,[7]