Hodinkee just brought in another $450K (this time in just 30 minutes).
The watch site continues to release targeted watch collaborations by surprise, each raking in serious cash. The total haul since November: Over $2.5M. (349 words)
Mizzen+Main just locked up at least $10M from LVMH’s investment firm, L Catterton.
Mizzen+Main’s just become the latest in a series of key modern luxury investment deals for private equity firm L Catterton. We spoke to CEO Kevin Lavelle to get the details that matter. (932 words)
Pill poppers: Meet the four new players leading the luxe vitamins movement.
The recipe: A sprinkle of Kinfolk, a pinch of Warby Parker, two teaspoons of Sweetgreen. Shake together. Serve it direct-to-consumer. (664 words)
Tracksmith channels Rapha with new ‘Trackhouse’ running hub.
Tracksmith is opening up a new retail concept in one of Boston’s key shopping districts. The idea reminds us of Rapha’s Cycling Club (which is a good thing). (593 words)
If you’re an emerging beauty startup, good news: Unilever is on the prowl.
With their $3M seed round in new beauty upstart True Botanicals plus their billion dollar buyout of Dollar Shave Club, two makes a pattern. (382 words)
Why the True & Co. acquisition makes perfect sense.
The DTC lingerie startup was just purchased by Phillips Van Heusen for a small sum: “tens of millions”. What seems like an odd match actually makes a lot of sense. (759 words)
M.Gemi is in constant motion: releasing new heels every week, and rotating old ones out.
We spoke to President Cheryl Kaplan on the back of the DTC shoe brand’s two year anniversary. (849 words)
Pedal Power: Toplines from Rapha CEO Simon Mottram’s latest interview this week.
He dove deeper into Rapha’s multi-pronged business approach, touching on hybrid retail, on being consumer-centric, and the power of brand’s subscription model. (692 words)
What J.Crew, Kit and Ace, and others can learn from Japan’s United Arrows.
Key takeaways on what makes United Arrows one of the best specialty retail destinations on the planet. (713 words)
Retail talk: Dexter Peart on the new Want Apothecary retail concept at the NoMad Hotel.
Guaranteed NoMad foot traffic, and excellent access to a key segment of global travelers, insiders, and creatives who frequent the property. A smart move for Want. (811 words)
