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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Financial Markets
How to Fund Your Fashion Business
Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.
How to Fund Your Fashion Business
Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.
Financial Markets
Mansur Gavriel Exploring Sale of Minority Stake
The millennial accessories label is entertaining inbound offers from both strategic players and private equity firms, BoF has learned.
Mansur Gavriel Exploring Sale of Minority Stake
The millennial accessories label is entertaining inbound offers from both strategic players and private equity firms, BoF has learned.
China
Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi
Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.
Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi
Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.
News & Analysis
Gwyneth Paltrow's Lifestyle Company Goop Raises $50 Million Series C
"The newest investment will fund its international expansion, the company says, adding that it will specifically focus on expanding e-commerce into
Gwyneth Paltrow's Lifestyle Company Goop Raises $50 Million Series C
"The newest investment will fund its international expansion, the company says, adding that it will specifically focus on expanding e-commerce into
News & Analysis
Warby Parker Raises Another $75 Million, Declares Profitability on Road to IPO
The disruptive eyewear company is now valued at $1.75 billion, with a public flotation on the horizon.
Warby Parker Raises Another $75 Million, Declares Profitability on Road to IPO
The disruptive eyewear company is now valued at $1.75 billion, with a public flotation on the horizon.
Financial Markets
A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising
Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?
A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising
Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?
China
JD.com Targets $2 Billion Fundraising at Logistics Unit
China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm has kicked off a fundraising round at its logistics unit, with a target of at least $2 billion, and eventually plans to list the business overseas.
JD.com Targets $2 Billion Fundraising at Logistics Unit
China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm has kicked off a fundraising round at its logistics unit, with a target of at least $2 billion, and eventually plans to list the business overseas.
News & Analysis
Reformation Raises $25 Million to Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Founder and chief executive Yael Aflalo will use the Series B round of financing, led by Stripes Group with participation from 14W andImaginary Ventures, to open more tech-enabled retail locations.
Reformation Raises $25 Million to Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Founder and chief executive Yael Aflalo will use the Series B round of financing, led by Stripes Group with participation from 14W andImaginary Ventures, to open more tech-enabled retail locations.
Financial Markets
Carmen Busquets Leads Seed Funding for Maison-De-Mode.com
The luxury ethical retailer plans to use the capital to help scale the business further by growing the size of the company's team, investing in new technologies and expanding into new product categories.
Carmen Busquets Leads Seed Funding for Maison-De-Mode.com
The luxury ethical retailer plans to use the capital to help scale the business further by growing the size of the company's team, investing in new technologies and expanding into new product categories.
News & Analysis
Natalie Massenet Joins Seed Funding for Hosiery Start-Up Heist
Other investors in the £2 million funding round include Bella Freud and Alexachung investor Pembroke VCT, and the founders of the Innocent Drinks company.
Natalie Massenet Joins Seed Funding for Hosiery Start-Up Heist
Other investors in the £2 million funding round include Bella Freud and Alexachung investor Pembroke VCT, and the founders of the Innocent Drinks company.
Technology
Report: Poshmark in Talks to Raise Funding
The fashion re-commerce platform is reportedly in talks to raise more than $50 million in a funding round that could value the startup at roughly $600 million.
Report: Poshmark in Talks to Raise Funding
The fashion re-commerce platform is reportedly in talks to raise more than $50 million in a funding round that could value the startup at roughly $600 million.
News & Analysis
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
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.