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Retail

Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership

The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.

Retail

Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership

The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.


Beauty

David Protein Maker Valued at $2.25 Billion in New Funding Deal

The maker of the popular low-calorie, zero-sugar David protein bars raised $250 million in a funding round that values the company at $2.25 billion — three times the valuation last year.

Beauty

David Protein Maker Valued at $2.25 Billion in New Funding Deal

The maker of the popular low-calorie, zero-sugar David protein bars raised $250 million in a funding round that values the company at $2.25 billion — three times the valuation last year.


Technology

Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.

Technology

Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.


Luxury

The Quiet Rise of Ponte

Loewe alum and LVMH Prize finalist Harry Pontefract is exhibiting pieces from his startup label Ponte at Dover Street Market Paris this week.

Luxury

The Quiet Rise of Ponte

Loewe alum and LVMH Prize finalist Harry Pontefract is exhibiting pieces from his startup label Ponte at Dover Street Market Paris this week.


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Sustainability

Why Traceability Is Becoming a Business Requirement for Fashion Brands

With the US, EU and Canada introducing measures on forced labour in supply chains, traceability is no longer just a sustainability initiative but a necessity for market access.

Sustainability

Why Traceability Is Becoming a Business Requirement for Fashion Brands

With the US, EU and Canada introducing measures on forced labour in supply chains, traceability is no longer just a sustainability initiative but a necessity for market access.


Beauty

Deepica Mutyala’s Live Tinted Appoints New CEO

Sherry Jhawar is stepping into the leadership position, while founder Mutyala will remain a board member with the skincare and makeup label.

Beauty

Deepica Mutyala’s Live Tinted Appoints New CEO

Sherry Jhawar is stepping into the leadership position, while founder Mutyala will remain a board member with the skincare and makeup label.


Beauty

Legal or Not, the Peptide Boom Is Here

Telemedicine is gearing up for a windfall if the FDA legalises peptides popular with wellness influencers, but long-run brand equity will depend on evidence and efficacy.

Beauty

Legal or Not, the Peptide Boom Is Here

Telemedicine is gearing up for a windfall if the FDA legalises peptides popular with wellness influencers, but long-run brand equity will depend on evidence and efficacy.


Retail

Everlane Founder Michael Preysman Teases New Fashion Brand

The announcement comes less than a week after Everlane confirmed its acquisition by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein.

Retail

Everlane Founder Michael Preysman Teases New Fashion Brand

The announcement comes less than a week after Everlane confirmed its acquisition by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein.


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Beauty

How to ‘Un-Cancel’ a Beauty Product

Skinfluencers may dismiss products like makeup wipes, pore strips and face scrubs, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming unlikely hits for beauty disruptors.

Beauty

How to ‘Un-Cancel’ a Beauty Product

Skinfluencers may dismiss products like makeup wipes, pore strips and face scrubs, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming unlikely hits for beauty disruptors.


Beauty

Inside Susan Yara’s Second Act

The founder of Naturium unveils the details of her tropical new body and haircare brand, Playa, exclusively to The Business of Beauty.

Beauty

Inside Susan Yara’s Second Act

The founder of Naturium unveils the details of her tropical new body and haircare brand, Playa, exclusively to The Business of Beauty.


Entrepreneurship

How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.

Entrepreneurship

How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.


Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.

Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.