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.
Shane Gabier & Chris Peters
NYFW's Underground Influencers
Maryam Nassir Zadeh and a group show hosted by Vaquera, Creatures of the Wind/CDLM and Section 8 showed the virtues of collaborating with friends and tapping into the zeitgeist.
Creatures of the Wind’s Psychedelic Dream Touches Down
Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier have lowered their prices, but instead of constraining them, the shift has enabled the duo to win back a bit of their original magic.
Creatures of the Wind's Quest for Authenticity
This season, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters embraced a more personal, DIY spirit. It suits them well.
Creatures of the Wind's Twin Peaks Chic
With David Lynch muse Julee Cruise at the mic, designers Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters turned out a collection that evoked a quiet strength.
Company Snapshot
The couple met and launched their romantic and directional womenswear label in Chicago, going on to secure acclaim and investment as they expanded internationally.
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.