Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
investment
Beauty
Puig Aims to Raise €2.5 Billion in IPO
The family-owned premium beauty conglomerate has confirmed it will float shares on the Spanish stock exchange while retaining majority control, following months of speculation.
Puig Aims to Raise €2.5 Billion in IPO
The family-owned premium beauty conglomerate has confirmed it will float shares on the Spanish stock exchange while retaining majority control, following months of speculation.
Beauty
Spain’s Puig Is Said to Prepare IPO Filing as Soon as Monday
The Barcelona-based, family-owned firm plans to file the so-called Intention to Float document as soon as April 8.
Spain’s Puig Is Said to Prepare IPO Filing as Soon as Monday
The Barcelona-based, family-owned firm plans to file the so-called Intention to Float document as soon as April 8.
Beauty
Allies Of Skin Secures $20 Million Investment
Premium skincare line Allies Of Skin announced a $20 million investment round on Mar. 26 with the funds earmarked for a wide US expansion. It’s the brand’s first institutional raise, having previously taken investment from family members and friends.
Allies Of Skin Secures $20 Million Investment
Premium skincare line Allies Of Skin announced a $20 million investment round on Mar. 26 with the funds earmarked for a wide US expansion. It’s the brand’s first institutional raise, having previously taken investment from family members and friends.
Retail
What a Fashion Company Is Worth Today
In an era of austerity on Wall Street, apparel businesses are more likely to be valued on their profits rather than sales, which usually means lower payouts for founders and investors. That is, if they can find a buyer in the first place.
What a Fashion Company Is Worth Today
In an era of austerity on Wall Street, apparel businesses are more likely to be valued on their profits rather than sales, which usually means lower payouts for founders and investors. That is, if they can find a buyer in the first place.
Retail
Investors Push Zara Owner Inditex to Publish Full Supply Chain
Investors want Zara owner Inditex to follow rivals H&M and Primark in making its full list of suppliers public so they can better assess any supply chain risks.
Investors Push Zara Owner Inditex to Publish Full Supply Chain
Investors want Zara owner Inditex to follow rivals H&M and Primark in making its full list of suppliers public so they can better assess any supply chain risks.
Retail
Why Frasers Group Shuttered Matchesfashion
In the latest blow to the luxury e-commerce sector, the embattled Matches is closing down just over two months after being acquired by Frasers Group as relationships with brands have reportedly soured.
Why Frasers Group Shuttered Matchesfashion
In the latest blow to the luxury e-commerce sector, the embattled Matches is closing down just over two months after being acquired by Frasers Group as relationships with brands have reportedly soured.
Sustainability
What Will It Take to Tackle Fashion’s Climate Financing Gap?
Meeting the industry’s emissions targets will require more collective action and new financing models, according to a new report by leading manufacturers.
What Will It Take to Tackle Fashion’s Climate Financing Gap?
Meeting the industry’s emissions targets will require more collective action and new financing models, according to a new report by leading manufacturers.
Beauty
Advent International Invests in Skala Cosméticos
The investment was made from a $2 billion fund, LAPEF VII, specifically allotted for deals in Latin America.
Advent International Invests in Skala Cosméticos
The investment was made from a $2 billion fund, LAPEF VII, specifically allotted for deals in Latin America.
Technology
The Race to Build the Best Generative-AI Platform for Fashion Design
A new wave of start-ups is building tools that take the capabilities of the market’s top generative-AI models and tailor them to fashion’s specific needs. Among them is Raspberry, which just raised $4.5 million in funding from a number of big-name backers.
The Race to Build the Best Generative-AI Platform for Fashion Design
A new wave of start-ups is building tools that take the capabilities of the market’s top generative-AI models and tailor them to fashion’s specific needs. Among them is Raspberry, which just raised $4.5 million in funding from a number of big-name backers.
Beauty
Famille C Participations Invests €130 Million in Luxury Hotelier
The Courtin family's investment arm is betting on wellness-focused luxury hotels with a stake in Evok Collection.
Famille C Participations Invests €130 Million in Luxury Hotelier
The Courtin family's investment arm is betting on wellness-focused luxury hotels with a stake in Evok Collection.
Retail
Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital
The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.
Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital
The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.
Retail
As Target Celebrates 25 Years of Designer Collaborations, Fashion Takes a Backseat
The American big-box retailer announced its upcoming partnership with Diane von Furstenberg amid a sales slump in apparel and other discretionary categories.
As Target Celebrates 25 Years of Designer Collaborations, Fashion Takes a Backseat
The American big-box retailer announced its upcoming partnership with Diane von Furstenberg amid a sales slump in apparel and other discretionary categories.
The News in Brief
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.
Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.