Attention early-stage brands: There’s a new VC firm you need to know about.
Last week, Natalie Massenet’s long awaited (and long rumored) VC fund was all but officially confirmed. Here’s what you need to know. (473 words)
What’s holding the Rapha deal back?
We’re hearing that LVMH’s pursuit of Rapha is has cooled. And one big thing seems to be holding back the deal. (492 words)
Ledbury’s Paul Trible: “We’re indifferent to this whole activewear thing.”
Menswear is trending towards sweatpants. Ledbury is doing the opposite. (281 words)
This might be the biggest reason why LVMH is so eager to buy Rapha.
Beyond revenues, what makes the cycling brand such a mouth-watering target for LVMH? (454 words)
Kit and Ace pivots (oddly) from activewear to ‘mindfulness’. Chip Wilson is written all over this.
After scaling back its unicorn ambitions, we wouldn’t be surprised if this new direction at Kit and Ace is a direct result of Chip taking over as CEO in September. (813 words)
How did Canada Goose, at 60, suddenly become so popular?
As it edges closer to its IPO, Canada Goose’s boom shows that modern luxury shopping preferences and expectations are going mainstream. (604 words)
As expected, Casper’s dog mattresses are selling like hotcakes.
Sleep is becoming a ‘thing’ and Casper is positioning itself at the center of this new sleep conversation. In short, it’s a lifestyle play. (400 words)
Scouted: How Estée Lauder’s ownership is finally impacting retail strategy at Le Labo.
We finally get a look at how Lauder’s ownership is steering strategy for the Manhattan-based fragrance firm. (340 words)
GOAT just raised $25M. Here’s what you should know.
Shoe trading was already big business before GOAT came along. But by connecting users with users — and eradicated the risk for fakes — they’ve just made it easier. (394 words)
