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Can Gucci Westman Build the Next Great Luxury Beauty Brand?
When Gucci Westman launched her makeup line, Westman Atelier, in 2018, the conventional wisdom for new brands was that they needed to grow, grow, grow. …
Bvlgari and fashion brand Casablanca collaborate for a bag collection
Creative partnerships between high jewellery maisons and their peers in fashion have always been a rare occurrence. And that is why Bvlgari collectors have come …
Dascha Polanco becomes CALIA’s brand ambassador
A new group of women embody and embrace the CALIA brand and the Collective to help inspire, motivate and reflect all women. To introduce the …
Bella Hadid’s Favorite Sneaker Brand Is Adidas—Shop Her Favorite Pairs
Kate Middleton has her Supergas, Reese Witherspoon has her Tretorns, Hailey Bieber has her Nikes, and Bella Hadid has her Adidas. While the supermodel’s wardrobe …
Sino-Thai Beauty Brand Mistine Raises $31 million in Series A Funding
The 34-year-old brand was founded by Amornthep Derojanawong in Thailand, but entered the Chinese beauty market in 2016 and is now headquartered in Shenzhen. The …
L’Occitane Acquires Australian Skin Care Brand Grown Alchemist
L’Occitane Group has taken a majority stake in Grown Alchemist, an Australian natural skin care brand. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The …
Indian Cruelty-Free Beauty Brand Plum Raises $35 Million in New Funding
The series C round was led by by A91 Partners, with existing backers Unilever Ventures and Faering Capital also participating. This new injection of capital …
#BoFLIVE: Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung on How to Navigate the Pandemic as an Independent Brand
LONDON, United Kingdom — These last few months have hit the entire fashion industry hard, but independent designers are among those particularly hard-pressed. Without a …
At Ralph Lauren, ‘the Brand Elevation Never Stops’
To show his latest collection, Ralph Lauren transformed a gallery at the Museum of Modern Art into a cocktail party in his living room, with …
Toronto Jewelry Brand Vitaly Drops Its Spring 2022 Collection Rebrand
Vitaly is a Toronto-based jewelry brand that, in the words of its creative director Zack Vitiello, makes accessories for tomorrow. Worn by Grimes, Post Malone …
Reliance Retail Acquires Lingerie and Personal Care Brand Clovia for $125 Million
Marking a continuation of the Indian retail giant’s acquisition spree, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) will take an 89 percent stake in Clovia’s parent Purple …
DTC Toothpaste Brand Twice Inks New Retail Partnerships
When it comes to teeth, bright, sparkling white is the ideal, while yellow is often associated with tooth decay. But for four-year-old, direct-to-consumer oral care …
men’s fashion brand Ampère is all about creativity
A knitted polo with a jacquard pattern from Amsterdam’s canal area, or a jacket embroidered with a William Morris motif: anyone who considers men’s fashion …
Barbie and Harlem Fashion Row, Idris Elba’s Skincare and Wellness Brand, and Is Ralph Lauren for Sale?
Image courtesy hypebae.com We all love fashion collaborations; however, Harlem Fashion Row with Barbie is something that we did not anticipate. And this all happens …
Breakout Sneaker Brand Clints Links with Patta to Debut ‘The Stepper’
Rising sneaker imprint Clints has linked up with Patta to introduce its latest silhouette: the Stepper. Hailing from Manchester, Junior Clint launched his eponymous label through a love of …
Can a Football Club Become a Luxury Brand?
Paris Saint-Germain may be the world’s coolest football club. Its jersey has graced the runway at Paris Fashion Week with Parisian brands Koché and Louis …
The Smiley Company’s Evolution From Licensor to a €350m Lifestyle Brand
Founded in 1971 by Franklin Loufrani, The Smiley Company built its business on distributing its “Smiley” icon through more than 300 licensees across 12 major …
This Women-Owned Brand Makes Vegan Shoes for Women Who Love NFL and NHL Games
Identical twins Kathleen and Kristina Cuce had been opposed to the use of animals in circuses for as long as they could remember. But it …
Oat Milk Brand Oatly’s New Clothing Line Is a Protest of Fast Fashion
Swedish brand Oatly—known best for its vegan oat milk—is getting into sustainable fashion with the launch of its first line of upcycled denim jackets. The …