Asos Announces Law Roach as Stylist in Residence
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
acquisition
China
China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital
JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.
China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital
JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.
Technology
How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
News & Analysis
MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation
Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.
MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation
Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.
News & Analysis
Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion
In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.
Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion
In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.
China
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
News & Analysis
Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours
An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.
Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours
An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.
Luxury
Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?
As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.
Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?
As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.
News & Analysis
Potential Buyers Circle Matchesfashion
A number of prominent investment funds are preparing bids that could value the luxury fashion retailer at more than £600 million, according to a new report.
Potential Buyers Circle Matchesfashion
A number of prominent investment funds are preparing bids that could value the luxury fashion retailer at more than £600 million, according to a new report.
China
Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China
The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.
Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China
The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.
News & Analysis
Stone Island Sells 30% Stake to Temasek
The investment from Singapore-based Temasek, for an undisclosed sum, will support the Stone Island brand's global expansion.
Stone Island Sells 30% Stake to Temasek
The investment from Singapore-based Temasek, for an undisclosed sum, will support the Stone Island brand's global expansion.
News & Analysis
Marquee Brands Acquires BCBG Max Azria for $108 Million
The acquisition of the BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger brands — for an undisclosed sum — comes after the group filed for bankruptcy in March.
Marquee Brands Acquires BCBG Max Azria for $108 Million
The acquisition of the BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger brands — for an undisclosed sum — comes after the group filed for bankruptcy in March.
News & Analysis
Snapdeal Rejects Flipkart Takeover Offer
The e-commerce firm said it was ending all talks regarding a sale Flipkart and would remain independent, ending months of negotiations around the deal valued at up to $950 million.
Snapdeal Rejects Flipkart Takeover Offer
The e-commerce firm said it was ending all talks regarding a sale Flipkart and would remain independent, ending months of negotiations around the deal valued at up to $950 million.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.