LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Kevin Ma
Lessons from Hypebeast's Year of Explosive Growth
The blog-turned-streetwear destination, which went public in Hong Kong in 2016, has enjoyed a rapid growth spurt thanks to its diversified revenue streams and strength in Asia.
News Bites | Hypebeast Launches Hypekids
In today's News Bites, Hypebeast adds a new content vertical for the parents in its audience.
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
This Week on BoF Careers: Louis Vuitton, Neil Barrett, Vita Fede
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Hypebeast on Pace to Smash Asia's 2016 IPO Record
Hypebeast Ltd., the collection of fashion and entertainment blogs that started out as an online sneaker forum, is on track for the best debut of any Asian initial public offering this year.
Hypebeast Files for IPO
The 11-year-old media company and e-tailer with ‘sneakerhead’ origins has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
A Survivalist Streak in Menswear
From triple seam sealed Gore-tex and ballistic nylon to shearling vests and stylish axes, why are men buying fashion fit for surviving the apocalypse?
Week in Review | Fashion and Art, Thread.com, Goodbye Atelier, Hypebeast, Andrew Keith, Karim Sadli
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Company Snapshot
The sneaker enthusiast has become a global arbiter of taste for his website’s coverage of streetwear, fashion and culture.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.