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Dr. Martens and Coach Owner Back Engineered Leather Innovator
Now called Gen Phoenix, the alternative leather firm will branch out from automotive to focus on footwear and…
Outdoor Brand Sold By REI, Nordstrom Snags First Outside Investor
Topo Designs said Gart Capital's equity investment will help it build brand awareness and expand customer…
Report Finds ESG a Proxy Priority, Fashion B Corps Tell Otherwise
Climate change, policymaking, human rights and more are top-of-mind ESG this proxy season. But fashion impact…
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True Botanicals Gains Series B investment
The skin care brand has been exploring deal options since last year.
Beauty Rolodex: European Investors
A listing of some key Europe-based venture capital and private equity funds operating in the beauty space.
European Beauty Investment Landscape Shifts in Volatile Times
Private equity and venture capital investors are poised for ramped-up deal-making.
L Catterton Sees $500M Future for A.P.C.
The consumer investment giant, which also controls Birkenstock and Etro, continues to believe in big growth…
These Logistics Techies Are Getting Investor Attention
Supply chain tech firms BlueCargo and Slync raised a combined $35 million amid growing demand for cargo…
Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Third Year of Black Ambition Project
The nonprofit organization offers funding and mentorship to Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Bath & Body Works Shareholder Announces Proxy Challenge
Third Point holds a beneficial ownership position of more than 6 percent.
EXCLUSIVE: Caliray Gains Investment From True Beauty Ventures
Urban Decay founder Wende Zomnir launched Caliray in 2021.
‘Constrained’ Funding, Consolidation Ahead for Next-gen Materials
Has the money dried up for next-gen materials?
This Platform Puts New Spin on Sneakers as an Asset
Like Rares and StockX before it, Public invited users last month to invest in sneakers they may never see or…
Textile Design Studio Raises $18M
With the funding, Byborre wants to further expand services like its Create design tool and Textiles library…
Tattarang Invests in Australian Resortwear Label Camilla
Funds will help accelerate international expansion plans.