Zane Li, Marcelle Barbosa Among Fashion Trust US 2026 Award Recipients
The fourth annual gathering awarded five emerging labels with grant money and mentorship at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
In Paris, Bianca Saunders Targets Next Stage
With an Andam prize win and a spot on the Paris Fashion Week calendar under her belt, the designer is preparing to take her business to the next level.
In Paris, Bianca Saunders Targets Next Stage
With an Andam prize win and a spot on the Paris Fashion Week calendar under her belt, the designer is preparing to take her business to the next level.
For Young Design Businesses, Is Bigger Still Better?
Following early aughts private equity deals, designers now are avoiding traditional investment and growth opportunities in favour of new models.
For Young Design Businesses, Is Bigger Still Better?
Following early aughts private equity deals, designers now are avoiding traditional investment and growth opportunities in favour of new models.
How Elena Velez Is Turning Buzz Into a Business
The designer is developing a business model that does not rely on industry connections. Now, as her first collection hits Ssense, her strategy to prioritize collaborations and Midwest craftsmanship will be put to the test.
How Elena Velez Is Turning Buzz Into a Business
The designer is developing a business model that does not rely on industry connections. Now, as her first collection hits Ssense, her strategy to prioritize collaborations and Midwest craftsmanship will be put to the test.
In New York, a New Model for Young Labels
Fledgling labels Susan Alexandra and Mirror Palais found traction with a model that melds Insta-friendly designs and direct-to-consumer sales with made-to-order local manufacturing.
In New York, a New Model for Young Labels
Fledgling labels Susan Alexandra and Mirror Palais found traction with a model that melds Insta-friendly designs and direct-to-consumer sales with made-to-order local manufacturing.
Reimagining Funding to Democratise Fashion Entrepreneurship
Clearco has invested more than $2.4 billion in over 6,000 businesses, leveraging AI to remove the bias. Its portfolio has eight times more women-founded businesses than traditional VC firms and 30 percent of founders are people of colour.
Reimagining Funding to Democratise Fashion Entrepreneurship
Clearco has invested more than $2.4 billion in over 6,000 businesses, leveraging AI to remove the bias. Its portfolio has eight times more women-founded businesses than traditional VC firms and 30 percent of founders are people of colour.
Hanifa’s Washington Debut
The brand known for pioneering virtual fashion finally met its audience in real life, giving a glimpse into designer Anifa Mvuemba’s long term ambitions.
Hanifa’s Washington Debut
The brand known for pioneering virtual fashion finally met its audience in real life, giving a glimpse into designer Anifa Mvuemba’s long term ambitions.
Rapper A$AP Ferg’s Designs on Fashion
The A$AP Mob member is relaunching fashion brand Devoni with concept store Machine-A.
Rapper A$AP Ferg’s Designs on Fashion
The A$AP Mob member is relaunching fashion brand Devoni with concept store Machine-A.
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
Streetwear Maven James Whitner Launches A Ma Maniére’s First In-House Line
The pre-fall collection of luxury streetwear draws inspiration from workwear, military uniform and sportswear.
Streetwear Maven James Whitner Launches A Ma Maniére’s First In-House Line
The pre-fall collection of luxury streetwear draws inspiration from workwear, military uniform and sportswear.
Ex-Gentle Monster US Chief Makes Fresh Move in Eyewear
Won Lee is teaming up with Willow Smith and Harry Hudson for a new collection drop.
Ex-Gentle Monster US Chief Makes Fresh Move in Eyewear
Won Lee is teaming up with Willow Smith and Harry Hudson for a new collection drop.
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
The Road Ahead for Black Designers
Over the last year, unprecedented industry support has helped to level the playing field, but Black founders still face plenty of hurdles.
The Road Ahead for Black Designers
Over the last year, unprecedented industry support has helped to level the playing field, but Black founders still face plenty of hurdles.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner
Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arrigato and Ex Nihilo.
Kwame Adusei and Diotima’s Rachel Scott Among Fashion Trust US 2025 Winners
The young grant programme brought together global fashion industry leaders and celebrities in Los Angeles to award emerging designers.
Actress Olivia Wilde Launches Consumer Investment Firm
The fund, Proximity Ventures, was formed in late 2024 with venture capitalist Neil Sirni and has already invested in supplement brand Pendulum Therapeutics.
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.
Melitta Baumeister Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue presented New York-based German designer Melitta Baumeister, known for her innovative, often voluptuous silhouettes, with the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
After awarding prizes to all finalists for the past two years, the initiative will revert to naming one winner and two runners-up