Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
celebrity
Global Markets
The Digital Asia Effect
The worlds of fashion and entertainment are getting even more tangled as a new gang of digitally-enabled front row fixtures from Korea, Japan and China redefine cool and how it is sold to a global audience.
The Digital Asia Effect
The worlds of fashion and entertainment are getting even more tangled as a new gang of digitally-enabled front row fixtures from Korea, Japan and China redefine cool and how it is sold to a global audience.
Beauty
Makeup Startup Ipsy Said to Be Valued at $500 Million
Ipsy, a cosmetics-subscription service with $130 million in annual sales, raised $100 million in a second round of funding led by TPG and Sherpa Ventures.
Makeup Startup Ipsy Said to Be Valued at $500 Million
Ipsy, a cosmetics-subscription service with $130 million in annual sales, raised $100 million in a second round of funding led by TPG and Sherpa Ventures.
News & Analysis
How Triangl's Colour-Block Bikinis Took over the Beach
Vibrant, colour-saturated bikinis are popping up on beaches everywhere this summer. The perpetrator: a budding swimsuit company with Australian roots called Triangl.
How Triangl's Colour-Block Bikinis Took over the Beach
Vibrant, colour-saturated bikinis are popping up on beaches everywhere this summer. The perpetrator: a budding swimsuit company with Australian roots called Triangl.
Retail
Op-Ed | Celebrity Fashion Hijackers
Is fashion’s love affair with celebrity labels going out of style? Au contraire, argues Teri Agins.
Op-Ed | Celebrity Fashion Hijackers
Is fashion’s love affair with celebrity labels going out of style? Au contraire, argues Teri Agins.
Retail
Birth of Princess to Boost British Fashion Retail
Britain's retailers might just be rejoicing as much as Kate and Wills about the birth of a new baby princess.
Birth of Princess to Boost British Fashion Retail
Britain's retailers might just be rejoicing as much as Kate and Wills about the birth of a new baby princess.
Global Markets
South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'
What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’
South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'
What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’
News & Analysis
How Jessica Simpson Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire
Jessica Simpson’s fashion line hauls in about $1 billion in annual sales, an aberration in a retail landscape littered with dead celebrity brands.
How Jessica Simpson Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire
Jessica Simpson’s fashion line hauls in about $1 billion in annual sales, an aberration in a retail landscape littered with dead celebrity brands.
News & Analysis
Joe Mimran, Dressed in Déjà Vu
Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.
Joe Mimran, Dressed in Déjà Vu
Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.
News & Analysis
The Maker of the World’s Coolest Hats is Heading Toward Bankruptcy
"Borsalino, the legendary Italian hat maker that has been covering the heads of Hollywood stars and the world’s rich and famous is in financial
The Maker of the World’s Coolest Hats is Heading Toward Bankruptcy
"Borsalino, the legendary Italian hat maker that has been covering the heads of Hollywood stars and the world’s rich and famous is in financial
Marketing
For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business
Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.
For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business
Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.
Luxury
Op-Ed | How Celebrity Sells in China
Luxury brands are casting a wide net to find Chinese celebrity ambassadors, but some must now realise that a great catch is not always the right match.
Op-Ed | How Celebrity Sells in China
Luxury brands are casting a wide net to find Chinese celebrity ambassadors, but some must now realise that a great catch is not always the right match.
China
The Business of Blogging | Gogoboi
Next up in our ongoing series on fashion’s most influential bloggers and their business models, BoF speaks to the irrepressible Chinese fashion blogger known as Gogoboi.
The Business of Blogging | Gogoboi
Next up in our ongoing series on fashion’s most influential bloggers and their business models, BoF speaks to the irrepressible Chinese fashion blogger known as Gogoboi.
The News in Brief
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.