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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.

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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.

H&M Backs AI-Powered Men’s E-tailer Thread

16 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

16 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

The London-based men’s personal styling service has raised a $22 million Series B round led by H&M’s venture arm.

H&M Backs AI-Powered Men’s E-tailer Thread

The London-based men’s personal styling service has raised a $22 million Series B round led by H&M’s venture arm.

Tamara Mellon Plots Next Steps

22 August 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

22 August 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

The direct-to-consumer footwear brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles after a $24 million Series B funding round.

Tamara Mellon Plots Next Steps

The direct-to-consumer footwear brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles after a $24 million Series B funding round.

BoF Professional Exclusive

How to Fund Your Fashion Business

26 July 2018 • By Soheb Panja

BoF Professional Exclusive

How to Fund Your Fashion Business

Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.

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Mansur Gavriel Exploring Sale of Minority Stake

14 June 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

14 June 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The millennial accessories label is entertaining inbound offers from both strategic players and private equity firms, BoF has learned.

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Mansur Gavriel Exploring Sale of Minority Stake

The millennial accessories label is entertaining inbound offers from both strategic players and private equity firms, BoF has learned.

Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi

23 May 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

23 May 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.

Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi

Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.

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Warby Parker Raises Another $75 Million, Declares Profitability on Road to IPO

14 March 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

14 March 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The disruptive eyewear company is now valued at $1.75 billion, with a public flotation on the horizon.

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Warby Parker Raises Another $75 Million, Declares Profitability on Road to IPO

The disruptive eyewear company is now valued at $1.75 billion, with a public flotation on the horizon.