Fashion Briefing: Vestiaire Collective turns to ‘Emily in Paris’ to grow awareness ahead of planned 2025 IPO This week, a look at the continued impact of TV on fashion and fashion on TV as more brands and companies get in on the TV opportunity. Also, the latest investment rounds and executive moves.
Deckers Brands sells off Sanuk to activewear company Lolë Lolë, a Montreal-based activewear brand, has acquired the footwear brand Sanuk from Deckers Brands, owner of Ugg, Teva and Hoka. Based in Southern California, 27-year-old Sanuk is known for its casual and laid-back footwear, particularly sandals and slip-ons.
Kurt Geiger expands Academy program to connect diverse young talents and the fashion industry British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger is breaking down barriers for Gen-Z minority students interested in working in the fashion industry. This comes as the job market for younger employees is increasingly more opaque, with fewer internships and early-stage jobs available, based on insights from the company.
Fashion Briefing: How Copenhagen Fashion Week brands are overcoming industry challenges This week, a look at Copenhagen Fashion Week as it comes to a close and the featured Scandi brands that are scaling their businesses. Also, investment rounds and executive moves.
Unilever’s investments in consumer-facing AI tools are paying off Cosmetics giant Unilever is at the forefront of integrating technology into business operations, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has over 500 AI capabilities across its global business and recently launched several diagnostic and personalization tools to grab the early mover advantage in personalized skin care and shopping.
Recently relaunched Von Dutch is getting a boost from Charli XCX Von Dutch, the iconic Y2K brand known for its trucker hats and tees, is making a slow comeback aided by music artist Charli XCX and her viral song "Von Dutch."
Michelle Phan on transitioning from influencer to entrepreneur: ‘Trust your instincts and learn from failure’ Michelle Phan, the pioneering beauty influencer and founder of Em Cosmetics, has been instrumental in popularizing makeup tutorials on YouTube where she has 8.6 million followers. And she's leveraged her deep understanding of digital media to create a successful cosmetics brand.
Luxury Briefing: Brunello Cucinelli’s new AI site amasses over 10,000 daily queries This week, a look at the new Brunello Cucinelli AI site, plus a breakdown of Prada's earnings.
Rothy’s CMO Jamie Gersch on opening 6 stores in 3 months When it comes to sustainable innovation in the fashion industry, Jamie Gersch is leading the charge as the Chief Marketing Officer of Rothy's, the San Francisco-based footwear brand renowned for its eco-friendly practices. With a rich background in retail, including her tenure at Old Navy and Gap, Jamie brought a...