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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Tencent-Backed Plastic Surgery App SoYoung Files for US IPO
The firm could raise around $300 million in the planned offering, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Tencent-Backed Plastic Surgery App SoYoung Files for US IPO
The firm could raise around $300 million in the planned offering, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Financial Markets
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
Financial Markets
The RealReal in Talks with Banks for IPO
The company, valued at $745 million, has sent out a request for proposals to prospective advisors and underwriters to manage the listing this year.
The RealReal in Talks with Banks for IPO
The company, valued at $745 million, has sent out a request for proposals to prospective advisors and underwriters to manage the listing this year.
Financial Markets
VF Corp Names Its Denim Spinoff
Instead of naming the planned publicly traded company after one of its iconic American brands, like Lee or Wrangler, the apparel maker will call the spinoff Kontoor Brands Inc.
VF Corp Names Its Denim Spinoff
Instead of naming the planned publicly traded company after one of its iconic American brands, like Lee or Wrangler, the apparel maker will call the spinoff Kontoor Brands Inc.
Financial Markets
Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO
Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.
Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO
Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.
Financial Markets
Farfetch Gets Analyst Praise in Initiations
Wells Fargo, UBS and Deutsche Bank are among the firms that issued a buy rating on the company.
Farfetch Gets Analyst Praise in Initiations
Wells Fargo, UBS and Deutsche Bank are among the firms that issued a buy rating on the company.
Technology
Farfetch Dips Below IPO Price
Almost one month after its blockbuster IPO, the fashion unicorn dropped below its debut price of $20 per share in intraday trading.
Farfetch Dips Below IPO Price
Almost one month after its blockbuster IPO, the fashion unicorn dropped below its debut price of $20 per share in intraday trading.
News & Analysis
The Word 'Influencer' Appears 79 Times in Revolve’s IPO Filing
"Influencers are one of the underpinnings of Revolve’s growing sales of clothes to young women."
The Word 'Influencer' Appears 79 Times in Revolve’s IPO Filing
"Influencers are one of the underpinnings of Revolve’s growing sales of clothes to young women."
Financial Markets
José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO
The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.
José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO
The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.
Technology
Farfetch Surpasses $8 Billion Valuation in Early Trading
Farfetch is getting a warm reception on Wall Street, where its shares shot up more than 42 percent on Friday morning.
Farfetch Surpasses $8 Billion Valuation in Early Trading
Farfetch is getting a warm reception on Wall Street, where its shares shot up more than 42 percent on Friday morning.
Global Markets
Ahead of IPO, Farfetch Pushes Into Modest Dressing
The London-based marketplace is entering a global partnership with modest luxury retailer The Modist.
Ahead of IPO, Farfetch Pushes Into Modest Dressing
The London-based marketplace is entering a global partnership with modest luxury retailer The Modist.
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.