California-based clothing label Dôen announced on Tuesday the closing of a Series A funding round, led by growth equity firm Silas Capital. Dôen secures Series A funding from Silas Capital – Dôen The new funding is expected to support the brand’s continued retail expansion, the implementation of new operational systems, and enhanced marketing efforts aimed…
Luxury consumers are growing increasingly cautious with their spending, according to the latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey. Luxury spending sentiment drops to lowest level since 2023: Saks Luxury Pulse survey – Saks Fifth Avenue The quarterly survey found a notable decline in optimism among high-end shoppers, with just 28% of respondents expressing confidence in the…
Authentic Brands Group announced on Tuesday a new strategic partnership with Gardiner Bros, one of the UK’s top footwear and apparel distributors, to expand the reach of Sperry in the UK and Ireland. Authentic taps Gardiner Bros to relaunch Sperry in the UK and Ireland. – Sperry Under the agreement, Gardiner Bros will serve as…
There’s a big new promotion coming to the ASOS management team. The digital fashion retail giant on Tuesday (17 June) announced the “strategic leadership transition” with Aaron Izzard moving up to chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July, from director of group finance. He succeeds Dave Murray who will be stepping down as…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 17, 2025 Luisaviaroma, THEBS.com and Camera Buyer Italia (CBI) have set up a strategic partnership to create the first genuine Italian luxury e-marketplace. The goal of this new digital platform is to transform Italy’s fragmented high-end distribution landscape into a unified and globally competitive ecosystem. For decades, the creative,…
Warpaint London continues to deliver colourful results with the specialist cosmetics supplier (think W7, Technic, Skin & Tan, Super Facialist, Dirty Works and Fish Soho brands) talking of “robust” trading and “significantly higher” margins. Warpaint London The good news was delivered ahead of Tuesday morning’s (17 June) AGM, although not everyone was impressed as its…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 17, 2025 ReFashion, a French eco-platform connecting operators in the textiles and footwear recycling sectors, has surveyed over 10,000 retailers and importers to chart the evolution of the textiles, home linen and footwear market in France. The survey found that the number of items sold to consumers started to…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 16, 2025 Italian Alpine skiing legend Alberto Tomba has featured on the silver screen thanks to sportswear brand Napapijri. The VF Corp.-owned brand has celebrated Tomba with a new documentary film presented hors concours at the Milano Film Fest. Alberto Tomba at Milano Film Fest The documentary, entitled ‘1.14 – an Alberto Tomba Story’, premièred exclusively…
Harvey Nichols beauty director Clare Horner has exited the luxury fashion and beauty-focused department store after a four-and-a-half-year tenure with Lucy McPhail replacing her. McPhail joined this month as executive buying and merchandising director and steps into her new role with immediate effect. She’s held senior positions at Threads Styling, Liberty, and Harrods and has…
Luxury accessories brand Aspinal of London has announced a new talent collaboration with Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer who step forward as the label’s new brand ambassadors. Aspinal of London It said the partnership “marks a significant and celebratory moment for Aspinal: a creative relationship grounded in shared values, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia…
