Asos Announces Law Roach as Stylist in Residence
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
investment
Beauty
L’Oréal Invests in Jacquemus, Inks Beauty Deal
The cosmetics giant has taken a minority stake in the buzzy French brand as part of a long-term beauty partnership.
L’Oréal Invests in Jacquemus, Inks Beauty Deal
The cosmetics giant has taken a minority stake in the buzzy French brand as part of a long-term beauty partnership.
Luxury
Alibaba’s Tsai-Backed Firm Buys 12% of Italian Luxury Sneaker Maker Golden Goose
The investment comes after the maker of $600 a pair sneakers abruptly pulled plans for a stock market listing last year.
Alibaba’s Tsai-Backed Firm Buys 12% of Italian Luxury Sneaker Maker Golden Goose
The investment comes after the maker of $600 a pair sneakers abruptly pulled plans for a stock market listing last year.
Beauty
Silas Capital Invests in J-Beauty Brand Damdam
The Japanese skincare brand has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by the firm behind a successful Ilia Beauty exit.
Silas Capital Invests in J-Beauty Brand Damdam
The Japanese skincare brand has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by the firm behind a successful Ilia Beauty exit.
Beauty
Kim Kardashian’s Skky Partners Takes Minority Stake in 111Skin
The private equity firm made a “significant” minority investment in the UK-based skincare brand.
Kim Kardashian’s Skky Partners Takes Minority Stake in 111Skin
The private equity firm made a “significant” minority investment in the UK-based skincare brand.
Retail
Will Global Retail Giants’ Big Bet on American Consumers Pay Off?
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Will Global Retail Giants’ Big Bet on American Consumers Pay Off?
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Direct-to-Consumer
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
Sustainability
Ikea Retailer to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling Firms
Ingka Group’s investment arm has earmarked around two thirds of the money for new investments, with a particular focus on textile recycling.
Ikea Retailer to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling Firms
Ingka Group’s investment arm has earmarked around two thirds of the money for new investments, with a particular focus on textile recycling.
Technology
Generative-AI Design Platform Raspberry AI Raises $24 Million
Silicon Valley venture firm Andreessen Horowitz led the round as Raspberry AI looks to expand its customer base and accelerate product development.
Generative-AI Design Platform Raspberry AI Raises $24 Million
Silicon Valley venture firm Andreessen Horowitz led the round as Raspberry AI looks to expand its customer base and accelerate product development.
Retail
Can L Catterton Scale Kapital Without Sacrificing Its Soul?
The cult Japanese label known for craftsmanship and individuality is an unprecedented M&A target that presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth.
Can L Catterton Scale Kapital Without Sacrificing Its Soul?
The cult Japanese label known for craftsmanship and individuality is an unprecedented M&A target that presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth.
Direct-to-Consumer
What Comes After a Brand Hits $100 Million in Sales?
Labels that crossed the nine figure sales mark despite tougher market conditions are blending new and old school brand-building tactics to create long-lasting legacies as they move beyond that number.
What Comes After a Brand Hits $100 Million in Sales?
Labels that crossed the nine figure sales mark despite tougher market conditions are blending new and old school brand-building tactics to create long-lasting legacies as they move beyond that number.
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From the luxury slowdown to shifting consumer tastes and unprecedented demographic shifts, The State of Fashion 2025 explores the biggest challenges and opportunities the industry will face in the coming year.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From the luxury slowdown to shifting consumer tastes and unprecedented demographic shifts, The State of Fashion 2025 explores the biggest challenges and opportunities the industry will face in the coming year.
Retail
Saks Finalises Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group
The $2.7 billion merger counts Amazon, G-III Apparel Group and Authentic Brands Group as investors.
Saks Finalises Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group
The $2.7 billion merger counts Amazon, G-III Apparel Group and Authentic Brands Group as investors.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
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.
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.