Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
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New York-based real estate entrepreneur Robin Zendell says, "It is not the failure that matters, but it is how you learn from it, so as not to repeat the same mistake."
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Augustine Wong, assistant creative design manager at Lane Crawford, says never say never, because you have nothing to lose at the beginning of your career.
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Craig Elbert, vice president of marketing at Bonobos, says embrace serendipity because the best opportunities aren’t always the ones you’d expect.
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Role Call | Takahiro Iizumi, Men's Buying Manager
Takahiro Iizumi, men's buying manager at 10 Corso Como, says know who you want to work with and prove your value.
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Role Call | Benjamin Schwab, Design Director
Benjamin Schwab, design director at Wool and the Gang, says it's important to have the confidence to move beyond what’s familiar and learn to broaden your skill set.
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Role Call | Ariana Milton, Vice President of US Sales
Ariana Milton, vice president of US Sales at Liberty Art Fabrics, says there is always an administrative side to any creative role and one cannot flourish without the other.
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Alison Bergen, vice president of merchandising at Diane von Furstenberg, says what makes you different from the typical candidate might end up being your biggest asset.
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Danielle Petesic, vice president of production at Alice + Olivia, says you are only as good as those who work with and support you.
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Jess Ramsden, lead business development manager at Stylight, says be curious, find out what's going on around you and think outside the company you work for.
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Katharine K. Zarrella, senior editor of V Magazine and VMAN, says you don’t need to start out as an assistant to become an editor.
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Ross Young, head of new faces at Next Models, says being a good model agent isn’t about grades at school, but how passionate you are about the industry.
The News in Brief
Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.