GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
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Entrepreneurship
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
Retail
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
Entrepreneurship
What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now
Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.
What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now
Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.
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Retail
Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value
The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.
Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value
The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.
Retail
Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks
The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.
Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks
The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.
Retail
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
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Retail
Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million
The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.
Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million
The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.
Financial Markets
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
Entrepreneurship
Hill House Home Ramps Up With Fashion and Baby Push
The direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand has secured its first financing round ahead of the launch of its baby vertical, months after branching into leisure apparel.
Hill House Home Ramps Up With Fashion and Baby Push
The direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand has secured its first financing round ahead of the launch of its baby vertical, months after branching into leisure apparel.
Luxury
With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption
The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.
With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption
The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.
The News in Brief
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.