Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
streetwear
Entrepreneurship
Benoit Pagotto: The Nike-Backed Gamer Building the Supreme of the Metaverse
Virtual fashion brand RTFKT rocketed from launch to Nike acquisition in less than two years. The man on the joystick isn’t a Silicon Valley geek but a French provocateur with a radical business vision and a warning for the fashion industry: ‘A lot of brands are going to die.’
Sports
Is Streetwear Still Cool?
Luxury brands may have pivoted away from sneakers, puffer jackets and hoodies, but new brands like Corteiz and Free The Youth are making the case for street culture’s enduring relevance in fashion.
Retail
The J.Crew Comeback Starts Now
With its new menswear collection under creative director Brendon Babenzien, the retailer has its best shot in years at returning to the fashion zeitgeist.
Luxury
Brooklyn Museum Exhibit Honours Virgil Abloh
The show includes pieces from the late designer's two decades in fashion, music, architecture and art.
Media
Zalando Buys Highsnobiety
The German fashion e-tailer has taken a majority stake in the high-end streetwear platform in a bet on the combined power of content and commerce.
Media
Hypebeast Will List in US Following SPAC Deal
The media and lifestyle brand, which first listed in Hong Kong in 2016, will bring its shares to the Nasdaq following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Retail
The Style That Finally Dethroned Skinny Jeans
The slim tapered fit no longer dominates the denim category as wider, ‘90s-reminiscent pant styles gain popularity.
Global Markets
Sustainable Streetwear Brand The Giving Movement Raises $15 Million
The Dubai-based direct-to-consumer label’s Series A funding round was led by Knuru Capital and will help finance both category and geographic expansion.
Global Markets
Streetwear Marketplace Kicks Crew Raises $6 Million in Series A Round
The capital injection will be used to strengthen the e-commerce company’s position in the US market and the round was led by Gobi Partners, Pacific Century Group, and Complex China.
Beauty
Perfume Gets in the Collaboration Game
Taking a page from the streetwear playbook, niche perfume houses offer collaborations as an attractive alternative to the standard licensing deal.
Media
Hypebeast to Launch in Brazil
The media and lifestyle brand announced the launch of its Brazilian social media channel Hypebeast Brasil, a move that will expand its international presence beyond Asia, the Middle East and English-speaking markets.
Retail
Why Fashion Still Hasn’t Cracked Rental
The recent shuttering of rental start-up Seasons highlights how logistics costs and uncertain cash flow have dimmed the prospects of a once-hot retail concept.
The News in Brief
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.
Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
Vyrao Acquired by Brand Platform Tresalis
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
China, US Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods
The trade deal covers an array of products, ranging from fois gras to cosmetics.
Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.