Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner
Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arrigato and Ex Nihilo.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
Reimagining Funding to Democratise Fashion Entrepreneurship
Clearco has invested more than $2.4 billion in over 6,000 businesses, leveraging AI to remove the bias. Its portfolio has eight times more women-founded businesses than traditional VC firms and 30 percent of founders are people of colour.
Reimagining Funding to Democratise Fashion Entrepreneurship
Clearco has invested more than $2.4 billion in over 6,000 businesses, leveraging AI to remove the bias. Its portfolio has eight times more women-founded businesses than traditional VC firms and 30 percent of founders are people of colour.
Hanifa’s Washington Debut
The brand known for pioneering virtual fashion finally met its audience in real life, giving a glimpse into designer Anifa Mvuemba’s long term ambitions.
Hanifa’s Washington Debut
The brand known for pioneering virtual fashion finally met its audience in real life, giving a glimpse into designer Anifa Mvuemba’s long term ambitions.
Rapper A$AP Ferg’s Designs on Fashion
The A$AP Mob member is relaunching fashion brand Devoni with concept store Machine-A.
Rapper A$AP Ferg’s Designs on Fashion
The A$AP Mob member is relaunching fashion brand Devoni with concept store Machine-A.
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
Streetwear Maven James Whitner Launches A Ma Maniére’s First In-House Line
The pre-fall collection of luxury streetwear draws inspiration from workwear, military uniform and sportswear.
Streetwear Maven James Whitner Launches A Ma Maniére’s First In-House Line
The pre-fall collection of luxury streetwear draws inspiration from workwear, military uniform and sportswear.
Ex-Gentle Monster US Chief Makes Fresh Move in Eyewear
Won Lee is teaming up with Willow Smith and Harry Hudson for a new collection drop.
Ex-Gentle Monster US Chief Makes Fresh Move in Eyewear
Won Lee is teaming up with Willow Smith and Harry Hudson for a new collection drop.
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
The Road Ahead for Black Designers
Over the last year, unprecedented industry support has helped to level the playing field, but Black founders still face plenty of hurdles.
The Road Ahead for Black Designers
Over the last year, unprecedented industry support has helped to level the playing field, but Black founders still face plenty of hurdles.
A New Model for Funding Fashion Start-Ups
Clearco, which just secured $215 million in funding from Softbank, is at the forefront of a new investing model where brands get speedy financing in exchange for a share of future revenues.
A New Model for Funding Fashion Start-Ups
Clearco, which just secured $215 million in funding from Softbank, is at the forefront of a new investing model where brands get speedy financing in exchange for a share of future revenues.
Investors Look Beyond Brands for the Next Great Fashion Start-Up
Services and technology start-ups that aim to ease direct-to-consumer pain points are winning over venture capital funds amid a record wave of investment.
Investors Look Beyond Brands for the Next Great Fashion Start-Up
Services and technology start-ups that aim to ease direct-to-consumer pain points are winning over venture capital funds amid a record wave of investment.
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
How Rising Designer Rui Zhou Built Her ‘Elevated Shapewear’ Brand
Demand for the knitwear designer’s signature curve-hugging bodysuits is heating up in both eastern and western markets.
How Rising Designer Rui Zhou Built Her ‘Elevated Shapewear’ Brand
Demand for the knitwear designer’s signature curve-hugging bodysuits is heating up in both eastern and western markets.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Kwame Adusei and Diotima’s Rachel Scott Among Fashion Trust US 2025 Winners
The young grant programme brought together global fashion industry leaders and celebrities in Los Angeles to award emerging designers.
Actress Olivia Wilde Launches Consumer Investment Firm
The fund, Proximity Ventures, was formed in late 2024 with venture capitalist Neil Sirni and has already invested in supplement brand Pendulum Therapeutics.
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.
Melitta Baumeister Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue presented New York-based German designer Melitta Baumeister, known for her innovative, often voluptuous silhouettes, with the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
After awarding prizes to all finalists for the past two years, the initiative will revert to naming one winner and two runners-up
The Fashion Trust US Announces First Finalists for Awards
The non-profit, launched in November 2022 with the aim of discovering and funding young design talent, has named finalists for its inaugural awards in the ready-to-wear, jewellery, graduate, sustainability and inclusivity categories. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Mar. 21.