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James Jebbia

Founder, Supreme

The founder of what is sometimes dubbed ‘the Chanel of streetwear,’ he has attracted a global cult following for his skateboarding-inspired brand.

James Jebbia
Retail

The Trouble With Off-Price

HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.

Retail

The Trouble With Off-Price

HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.


News & Analysis

Streetwear Has Its Moment at $1 Million Supreme Auction

The label proved its power on Wednesday at an auction in Paris totalling $1 million in sales, allowing collectors to grab rare items they may have missed.

News & Analysis

Streetwear Has Its Moment at $1 Million Supreme Auction

The label proved its power on Wednesday at an auction in Paris totalling $1 million in sales, allowing collectors to grab rare items they may have missed.


News & Analysis

Supreme Items Go on the Auction Block

French auction house Artcurial will sell 150 lots from the label, including rare items ranging from $1,800 box logo t-shirts to $84,000 Louis Vuitton x Supreme trunks.

News & Analysis

Supreme Items Go on the Auction Block

French auction house Artcurial will sell 150 lots from the label, including rare items ranging from $1,800 box logo t-shirts to $84,000 Louis Vuitton x Supreme trunks.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Supreme, Virgil Abloh and Mansur Gavriel Among 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees

The annual ceremony will take place at the Brooklyn Museum on June 4.


Retail

Union is Headed to Tokyo

The new destination will be the cult streetwear retailer's first new space in 27 years and will include exclusive collaborations with Kaws, Alyx and OAMC.

Retail

Union is Headed to Tokyo

The new destination will be the cult streetwear retailer's first new space in 27 years and will include exclusive collaborations with Kaws, Alyx and OAMC.


Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.

Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.


Financial Markets

How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner

Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.

Financial Markets

How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner

Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.


Financial Markets

Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group

Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’

Financial Markets

Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group

Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’


Retail

Supreme Said Close to Investment Deal With Carlyle Group

The skate-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool’ could be close to selling a stake in the company to private equity firm The Carlyle Group, according to a report in Women’s Wear Daily.

Retail

Supreme Said Close to Investment Deal With Carlyle Group

The skate-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool’ could be close to selling a stake in the company to private equity firm The Carlyle Group, according to a report in Women’s Wear Daily.


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