Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
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Retail
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
Retail
Sneaker Brand Allbirds Tops IPO Goal to Raise $303 Million
Shoemaker Allbirds Inc. expanded an initial public offering and priced the shares above a marketed range to raise $303 million.
Sneaker Brand Allbirds Tops IPO Goal to Raise $303 Million
Shoemaker Allbirds Inc. expanded an initial public offering and priced the shares above a marketed range to raise $303 million.
Retail
Rent the Runway’s Uphill Battle
This week, shares in the loss-making rental platform fell on their first day of trading. Can the platform convince enough women to try rental fast enough to please investors?
Rent the Runway’s Uphill Battle
This week, shares in the loss-making rental platform fell on their first day of trading. Can the platform convince enough women to try rental fast enough to please investors?
Retail
Skechers Said to Mull Options Including IPO for Asia Business
Skechers USA Inc. is considering strategic options for its Asia business, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Skechers Said to Mull Options Including IPO for Asia Business
Skechers USA Inc. is considering strategic options for its Asia business, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Beauty
Report: India’s Nykaa IPO Heavily Oversubscribed by Anchor Investors
Indian cosmetics to fashion startup Nykaa received bids for 40 times the number of shares it plans to sell to anchor investors in its initial public offering (IPO), a source with direct knowledge said on Wednesday, indicating strong interest in the sale.
Report: India’s Nykaa IPO Heavily Oversubscribed by Anchor Investors
Indian cosmetics to fashion startup Nykaa received bids for 40 times the number of shares it plans to sell to anchor investors in its initial public offering (IPO), a source with direct knowledge said on Wednesday, indicating strong interest in the sale.
Retail
Unpacking Rent the Runway’s IPO
The rental platform may have redeemed its unicorn status on the public market, but critics are wary of its long-term growth potential.
Unpacking Rent the Runway’s IPO
The rental platform may have redeemed its unicorn status on the public market, but critics are wary of its long-term growth potential.
Direct-to-Consumer
The DTC Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
This week, everyone will be talking about Rent the Runway’s IPO and Shopify’s growth plans.
The DTC Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
This week, everyone will be talking about Rent the Runway’s IPO and Shopify’s growth plans.
Retail
Does the E-Commerce Spinoff Make Sense?
This week, Saks Fifth Avenue’s online arm appeared to be headed for a $6 billion IPO while an activist investor pushed Macy’s to follow suit and spin off its own e-commerce unit. But splitting up online and offline businesses, while tempting in the short-term, may be detrimental to long-term value creation.
Does the E-Commerce Spinoff Make Sense?
This week, Saks Fifth Avenue’s online arm appeared to be headed for a $6 billion IPO while an activist investor pushed Macy’s to follow suit and spin off its own e-commerce unit. But splitting up online and offline businesses, while tempting in the short-term, may be detrimental to long-term value creation.
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Global Markets
AliExpress Russia Prepares for 2022 IPO
AliExpress Russia, the e-commerce joint venture between Mail.ru Group and Alibaba Group, is considering going public in 2022, Tatiana Volochkovich, Investor Relations Director of Mail.ru Group, announced during the Mail.ru Group webinar Sources of Growth and Strategic Goals.
AliExpress Russia Prepares for 2022 IPO
AliExpress Russia, the e-commerce joint venture between Mail.ru Group and Alibaba Group, is considering going public in 2022, Tatiana Volochkovich, Investor Relations Director of Mail.ru Group, announced during the Mail.ru Group webinar Sources of Growth and Strategic Goals.
Direct-to-Consumer
The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit
This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.
The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit
This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.
Fashion Week
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
Financial Markets
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
The News in Brief
Macy’s Raises Annual Targets as Bloomingdale’s Drives Growth
The retailer's improved outlook reflects resilience among higher-income shoppers, despite broader economic uncertainty.
American Eagle Shares Slide on Margin Outlook, Weak Sales at Core Brands
Shares slumped over 11 percent in premarket trading Thursday, following a flat quarterly gross-margin forecast as persistent softness at the company's core brands outweighed a second-quarter revenue beat.
Primark to Start Home Delivery as Sales Fall Ahead of Split
The decision is a major about-face for the budget fashion chain as it tries to stem falling sales ahead of its split from Associated British Foods.
Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500
An internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg sought to clear up misunderstandings around the brand’s coming removal from the S&P 100.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.