Funding

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

17 June 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.

Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan

3 June 2019 • By BoF Team

Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan

A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company.

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Start-Up School | Chapter 2: Fund Your Business for Growth

9 April 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

BoF Professional Exclusive

Start-Up School | Chapter 2: Fund Your Business for Growth

A few lucky founders have all the money they need to launch their business. Everyone else needs outside funding. Founders must consider not only how much cash they need to raise, but which investors to bring in, and on what terms.

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Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion

21 March 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion

With a market capitalisation of $8 billion, the original blue jean maker plans to open new stores, develop fabric technology, offer more points of customisation for customers and improve its e-commerce experience.

News & Analysis

Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

21 March 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

21 March 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.

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Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.

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Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double

19 March 2019 • By Reuters

19 March 2019 • By Reuters

The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.

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Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double

The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.

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Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

21 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

21 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.

News & Analysis

Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.

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Rebag’s Plan to Take Second-Hand Luxury Mainstream

7 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

7 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The handbag reseller raised $25 million in its latest funding round, aiming to triple the size of the company and open 30 more stores.

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Rebag’s Plan to Take Second-Hand Luxury Mainstream

The handbag reseller raised $25 million in its latest funding round, aiming to triple the size of the company and open 30 more stores.

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With $30 Million Round, Cuyana Eyes US Expansion

5 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

5 February 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The leather accessories startup has its latest funding from private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, and plans to use the capital to open new stores and improve its supply chain.

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With $30 Million Round, Cuyana Eyes US Expansion

The leather accessories startup has its latest funding from private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, and plans to use the capital to open new stores and improve its supply chain.

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Debenhams Looks for Fresh Funding After Weak Christmas Sales

10 January 2019 • By Reuters

10 January 2019 • By Reuters

The British department store chain's failure to keep pace with consumers moving online and to cheaper outlets has hammered its shares and wiped 80 percent off its market value.

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Debenhams Looks for Fresh Funding After Weak Christmas Sales

The British department store chain's failure to keep pace with consumers moving online and to cheaper outlets has hammered its shares and wiped 80 percent off its market value.