Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
investment
Luxury
Mytheresa Finalises YNAP Acquisition
The combined companies will start trading under the name LuxExperience on the New York Stock Exchange by May 1.
Mytheresa Finalises YNAP Acquisition
The combined companies will start trading under the name LuxExperience on the New York Stock Exchange by May 1.
Beauty
Sexual Wellness Start-Up Dame Acquires Chakrubs
The deal marks Dame’s second acquisition in the last year as the $125 vibrator seller seeks to grow market share in the sexual wellness sector.
Sexual Wellness Start-Up Dame Acquires Chakrubs
The deal marks Dame’s second acquisition in the last year as the $125 vibrator seller seeks to grow market share in the sexual wellness sector.
Direct-to-Consumer
True Classic Secures Investment From 1686 Partners
The men’s T-shirt maker’s funding from 1686 Partners, a private equity firm founded by David Wertheimer, will help the brand invest in supply chain, retail and international expansion as it aims to reach upwards of $1 billion in annual sales in the next 10 years.
True Classic Secures Investment From 1686 Partners
The men’s T-shirt maker’s funding from 1686 Partners, a private equity firm founded by David Wertheimer, will help the brand invest in supply chain, retail and international expansion as it aims to reach upwards of $1 billion in annual sales in the next 10 years.
Beauty
LYS Beauty Secures Eight Figure Series A Investment
The round of funding was led by Encore Consumer Capital, the US-based firm that is banking on the Black-owned clean makeup label becoming the next Tarte.
LYS Beauty Secures Eight Figure Series A Investment
The round of funding was led by Encore Consumer Capital, the US-based firm that is banking on the Black-owned clean makeup label becoming the next Tarte.
Sustainability
A $300 Million Bet That Sustainability Will Sell
Suzy Amis Cameron’s new venture Inside Out aims to develop a ‘planet positive’ conglomerate with investments in brands, innovation and infrastructure.
A $300 Million Bet That Sustainability Will Sell
Suzy Amis Cameron’s new venture Inside Out aims to develop a ‘planet positive’ conglomerate with investments in brands, innovation and infrastructure.
Beauty
Can a Cult Perfumer Go Global?
Following its acquisition by Manzanita Capital last year, Brooklyn-based fragrance brand D.S. & Durga must balance its grassroots appeal and devoted following with the demands of worldwide distribution.
Can a Cult Perfumer Go Global?
Following its acquisition by Manzanita Capital last year, Brooklyn-based fragrance brand D.S. & Durga must balance its grassroots appeal and devoted following with the demands of worldwide distribution.
Sustainability
Textile-to-Textile Recycler Circ Raises $25 Million
The company has gained new backing from Taranis, an investment firm owned by oil company Perenco, and additional funds from investors including Zara-owner Inditex as it looks to bring its recycling capabilities to commercial scale.
Textile-to-Textile Recycler Circ Raises $25 Million
The company has gained new backing from Taranis, an investment firm owned by oil company Perenco, and additional funds from investors including Zara-owner Inditex as it looks to bring its recycling capabilities to commercial scale.
Partner Content
Supporting the Next Generation of Female Social Entrepreneurs in South Asia
The Bicester Collection launches the third edition of the Unlock Her Future prize — an entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting women social impact entrepreneurs focused on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BoF sits down with The Bicester Collection’s chief culture officer, Chantal Khoueiry, to learn more.
Supporting the Next Generation of Female Social Entrepreneurs in South Asia
The Bicester Collection launches the third edition of the Unlock Her Future prize — an entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting women social impact entrepreneurs focused on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BoF sits down with The Bicester Collection’s chief culture officer, Chantal Khoueiry, to learn more.
Beauty
Inde Wild Secures $5 Million, Plans Sephora US Launch
The Indian skin and hair care brand has closed a seed extension round led by Unilever Ventures that the founders say will power its global partnership with the LVMH-owned retailer.
Inde Wild Secures $5 Million, Plans Sephora US Launch
The Indian skin and hair care brand has closed a seed extension round led by Unilever Ventures that the founders say will power its global partnership with the LVMH-owned retailer.
Beauty
Palm Angels’ Francesco Ragazzi Launches Fragrance Line
The seven-piece collection, Réservation, will launch at the upscale speciality retail Violet Grey on March 3, blending French and Californian sensibilities.
Palm Angels’ Francesco Ragazzi Launches Fragrance Line
The seven-piece collection, Réservation, will launch at the upscale speciality retail Violet Grey on March 3, blending French and Californian sensibilities.
Beauty
How Crown Affair Became the Queen of It-Girl Hair Care
Dianna Cohen and Elaine Choi have built an insider favourite haircare label with signature products like the hair towel and brush-applied dry shampoo. Armed with a new funding round, they want to bring the brand to the masses.
How Crown Affair Became the Queen of It-Girl Hair Care
Dianna Cohen and Elaine Choi have built an insider favourite haircare label with signature products like the hair towel and brush-applied dry shampoo. Armed with a new funding round, they want to bring the brand to the masses.
Luxury
Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition
The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.
Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition
The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.