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.
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News & Analysis
‘Smart Mirrors’ Come to the Fitting Room
"Why the push? Shoppers who use dressing rooms are seven times more likely to make a purchase than those who just browse the sales floor."
‘Smart Mirrors’ Come to the Fitting Room
"Why the push? Shoppers who use dressing rooms are seven times more likely to make a purchase than those who just browse the sales floor."
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat's Multi-Billion Dollar IPO, Leather Grown in a Lab
This week, Snapchat files for IPO, seeking a $25 billion valuation amidst scepticism, while biotechnology companies grow sustainable leather in labs.
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat's Multi-Billion Dollar IPO, Leather Grown in a Lab
This week, Snapchat files for IPO, seeking a $25 billion valuation amidst scepticism, while biotechnology companies grow sustainable leather in labs.
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Would You Wear a Leather Jacket Grown in a Lab?
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
Would You Wear a Leather Jacket Grown in a Lab?
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
Technology
Bits & Bytes | An Automated Sewing Robot, Augmented-Reality Dressing Rooms
This week, automated sewing robots take the stage, while fashion companies employ augmented reality to let shoppers try on clothes from home.
Bits & Bytes | An Automated Sewing Robot, Augmented-Reality Dressing Rooms
This week, automated sewing robots take the stage, while fashion companies employ augmented reality to let shoppers try on clothes from home.
News & Analysis
Berlin 24/7: Fashion 4.0 Made in Berlin
"The Berlin fashion scene hasn't seen much international success - yet. But there more potential to be tapped into - if the fashion and start-up
Berlin 24/7: Fashion 4.0 Made in Berlin
"The Berlin fashion scene hasn't seen much international success - yet. But there more potential to be tapped into - if the fashion and start-up
News & Analysis
Following the Followers of Fashion
"Fashion companies worried that they no longer understand their customers are desperately seeking information about shoppers. But they struggle to
Following the Followers of Fashion
"Fashion companies worried that they no longer understand their customers are desperately seeking information about shoppers. But they struggle to
Technology
Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
Technology
Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape
Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.
Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape
Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything
This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.
Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything
This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.
Technology
The Best of BoF 2016 | The Top 10 Fashion-Tech Stories
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top stories that happened around fashion and technology.
The Best of BoF 2016 | The Top 10 Fashion-Tech Stories
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top stories that happened around fashion and technology.
Technology
Maker of Spectacles for Dior, Fendi Expands Into Smart Glasses
The Italian company is debuting a set of Internet-connected spectacles next month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Maker of Spectacles for Dior, Fendi Expands Into Smart Glasses
The Italian company is debuting a set of Internet-connected spectacles next month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech
This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.
Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech
This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.
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.