Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
designers
Fashion Week
Maria Grazia Chiuri Bets on Pragmatism to Reignite Fendi
The designer focused on clarifying the brand’s silhouette and creating a unified cross-gender wardrobe in a surprisingly colourless debut. ‘I’m not an entertainment designer,’ she explained.
Maria Grazia Chiuri Bets on Pragmatism to Reignite Fendi
The designer focused on clarifying the brand’s silhouette and creating a unified cross-gender wardrobe in a surprisingly colourless debut. ‘I’m not an entertainment designer,’ she explained.
Fashion Week
Milan Day One: Two Takes on Escapism
On the first day of Milan fashion week, Glenn Martens’ Diesel and Vivetta Ponti’s new project Venerdì Pomeriggio dealt with escapism and abandon in their own ways, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Milan Day One: Two Takes on Escapism
On the first day of Milan fashion week, Glenn Martens’ Diesel and Vivetta Ponti’s new project Venerdì Pomeriggio dealt with escapism and abandon in their own ways, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Unearthing the New at London Fashion Week
From Daniel del Valle to Oscar Ouyang, London’s creative newcomers held their own alongside more established propositions, reports Susanna Lau.
Unearthing the New at London Fashion Week
From Daniel del Valle to Oscar Ouyang, London’s creative newcomers held their own alongside more established propositions, reports Susanna Lau.
Fashion Week
Burberry Celebrates the Darkness
It never rained, but it poured in Daniel Lee’s London Fashion Week closer on Monday night, writes Tim Blanks.
Burberry Celebrates the Darkness
It never rained, but it poured in Daniel Lee’s London Fashion Week closer on Monday night, writes Tim Blanks.
Luxury
This Week: Gucci, Fendi and Marni Put to the Test
Kering, LVMH and OTB all have significant skin in the game this Milan Fashion Week with new designer runway debuts at storied Italian brands.
This Week: Gucci, Fendi and Marni Put to the Test
Kering, LVMH and OTB all have significant skin in the game this Milan Fashion Week with new designer runway debuts at storied Italian brands.
Luxury
20 Years of Erdem: London’s Indie Survivor
How designer Erdem Moralioğlu’s label has outlived peers, surviving Brexit and the bankruptcies of Barneys, Matches and Saks with a consistent and soulful signature rooted in a fascination with the feminine, the tension between control and ‘undone-ness’ and an obsession with beauty.
20 Years of Erdem: London’s Indie Survivor
How designer Erdem Moralioğlu’s label has outlived peers, surviving Brexit and the bankruptcies of Barneys, Matches and Saks with a consistent and soulful signature rooted in a fascination with the feminine, the tension between control and ‘undone-ness’ and an obsession with beauty.
Retail
Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.
Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.
Luxury
The Debrief | How Dior and Chanel Are Winning Back Aspirational Shoppers
Retail correspondent Joan Kennedy explains how Dior and Chanel are expanding lower-priced handbags and accessories to win back aspirational shoppers after years of steep price hikes.
The Debrief | How Dior and Chanel Are Winning Back Aspirational Shoppers
Retail correspondent Joan Kennedy explains how Dior and Chanel are expanding lower-priced handbags and accessories to win back aspirational shoppers after years of steep price hikes.
Fashion Week
In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism
At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.
In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism
At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.
Beauty
Comme des Garçons Perfumer Christian Astuguevieille Has Died
The perfumer created signature scents like Amazingreen and Concrete in partnership with founder Rei Kawakubo.
Comme des Garçons Perfumer Christian Astuguevieille Has Died
The perfumer created signature scents like Amazingreen and Concrete in partnership with founder Rei Kawakubo.
Fashion Week
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
Calvin Klein’s Collection Comeback Continues
Three seasons in, Veronica Leoni’s take on Calvin Klein remains rooted in tailored minimalism, though this time, she revisited the brand’s provocative past, too.
Luxury
New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis
New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.
New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis
New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.