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.
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Vancouver’s ‘Golden Time’ Unleashing Luxury Boom
An influx of rich Chinese has made the Canadian city, known for its outdoor lifestyle and ability to produce homegrown international brands, increasingly strategic to the global luxury sector.
Vancouver’s ‘Golden Time’ Unleashing Luxury Boom
An influx of rich Chinese has made the Canadian city, known for its outdoor lifestyle and ability to produce homegrown international brands, increasingly strategic to the global luxury sector.
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Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce
With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?
Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce
With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?
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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.
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L'Officiel and US Partner GEM Group Announce $50 Million Investment Fund
The partners will support global and emerging brands with capital and marketing support.
L'Officiel and US Partner GEM Group Announce $50 Million Investment Fund
The partners will support global and emerging brands with capital and marketing support.
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BoF Exclusive | Victoria Beckham Raises £30 Million to Boost Fashion Brand
The pop star-turned-fashion entrepreneur has raised new funding from growth equity firm Neo Investment Partners in a deal that valued the business at £100 million.
BoF Exclusive | Victoria Beckham Raises £30 Million to Boost Fashion Brand
The pop star-turned-fashion entrepreneur has raised new funding from growth equity firm Neo Investment Partners in a deal that valued the business at £100 million.
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Hudson's Bay Investors Urge Debt Reduction
The department store chain's shareholders want it to return cash to them and not invest the proceeds in traditional retail operations.
Hudson's Bay Investors Urge Debt Reduction
The department store chain's shareholders want it to return cash to them and not invest the proceeds in traditional retail operations.
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Billionaire Frere Increases Burberry Stake After Share Plunge
Albert Frere, a longtime business associate of Bernard Arnault, raised his holding to 6 percent from 4 percent a day after its shares fell 10 percent on disappointment over Marco Gobbetti’s strategic plan.
Billionaire Frere Increases Burberry Stake After Share Plunge
Albert Frere, a longtime business associate of Bernard Arnault, raised his holding to 6 percent from 4 percent a day after its shares fell 10 percent on disappointment over Marco Gobbetti’s strategic plan.
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How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner
Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.
How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner
Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.
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How to Sell a Fashion Brand
Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.
How to Sell a Fashion Brand
Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.
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Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group
Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’
Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group
Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’
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Nestlé Chief's Strategic Vision Overshadowed by Death at L'Oréal
Following the death of heiress Liliane Bettencourt, Nestlé management faces increased pressure to 'clarify its thinking on the company’s mid-term relationship with L'Oréal,' say analysts.
Nestlé Chief's Strategic Vision Overshadowed by Death at L'Oréal
Following the death of heiress Liliane Bettencourt, Nestlé management faces increased pressure to 'clarify its thinking on the company’s mid-term relationship with L'Oréal,' say analysts.
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Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer
The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.
Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer
The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.
The News in Brief
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.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.