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Fashion May Soon Be Mandated to Disclose Emissions as SEC Considers New Climate Ruling
Investor demand for ESG has stoked the U.S. Securities and Exchange to consider climate-related changes.
News and Notes: Goat, HugePod, A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz and Aimé Leon Dore
Around the industry, deals, investments and expansion are changing the fashion landscape.
Flexport Lines Up Shopify, Michael Dell in Monster $935M Series E
The San Francisco freight forwarding unicorn's valuation soars past $8 billion with the latest raise.
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Grace Beverley Raises $5.7M to Expand Sustainable Activewear Label Tala
The British influencer and entrepreneur's label, which can generate more than 400,000 pounds worth of sales…
Ralph Lauren Makes Strategic Investment to Broaden Scope
Ralph Lauren's deal with Franklin Venture Partners will focus on mid- and late-stage innovative consumer tech…
MycoWorks Gets $125M to Scale Alt Leather in South Carolina Factory
In 2020, the Bay Area material innovator raised $17 million and $45 million rounds in rapid succession.
LVMH Luxury Ventures, Antler Back British Mystery Box Start-up Heat
This round's angel investors include OTB's Stefano Rosso, the Hermès family and L Catterton's Michael…
Blissim in Talks for New Minority Investment
France's number-one beauty subscription business is in discussions with Raise Investissement.
Inside Rothy’s $1 Billion Valuation
Brazilian footwear label Alpargatas announced that it would acquire a minority stake in the company with the…
Missguided Receives ‘Significant Investment’ From Alteri Investors
The capital injection will provide the business with the much-needed support to overcome Missguided's…
L’Occitane Group’s VC Fund Invests in Lolo Paris Lingerie Brand
The funding, from a few investors, will help accelerate growth of the DNVB brand developing tailor-made…
Facetheory D-to-c, Clean Skin Care Brand Raises 10 Million Pounds
The Series A investment came from Active Partners.
How Clearco’s Revenue-Based Financing Fuels Beauty Business
The company's model allows founders to secure capital without sacrificing equity.
Love, Bonito Plans Big Moves After $50M Series C
Women's fashion brand Love, Bonito secures $50 million to expand internationally and add new categories…