Business

Rakuten FWT: International brands find a home in Japan, local names prepare for Paris

While New York Fashion Week began to take over the US city, on the opposite side of the globe Tokyo was already well in the midst of its own fashion frenzy as Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT) held its SS25 season. The event, hosted by Japan Fashion Week Organisation (JFWO), welcomed a total of 33 brands across its six day span, wrapping up on...

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Fashion |Interview

Weaving the story that Michael Fausto has to tell at NYFW SS25

With New York Fashion Week (NYFW) SS25 taking over the sidewalks of the city, the six-day event sees industry icons from Tory Burch to Ralph Lauren and Michael Kore presenting their upcoming collections. Alongside these fashion veterans, several newcomers, including New Jersey designer Michael Fausto, are showcasing their collections for the...

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Business

New York’s fashion industry is yet to recover, but what can be done to save it?

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) SS25 remains ongoing, and while previously cloaked in the shadows of its European counterparts, the increased presence of celebrity front-rowers and the inclusion of brands once dedicated to Paris or Milan could signal a return to its original status. The city’s wider industry has also been undergoing a revival after...

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Business |Beauty

L Catterton acquires majority stake in Stenders

Consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in Stenders, a premium bath and body care company founded in Latvia in 2001, which has a presence in 20 countries. In a statement, Stenders said it would leverage L Catterton's expertise and network to accelerate its international expansion across Asia, Europe, the Middle...

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