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Fashion Investing | Small-cap M&A Volume up in January 2009

NEW YORK, United States — Just before the madness of fashion week started, I read an interesting study by KTA Capital, an independent investment bank

Fashion Investing | Small-cap M&A Volume up in January 2009

NEW YORK, United States — Just before the madness of fashion week started, I read an interesting study by KTA Capital, an independent investment bank


Luxury Outlook | Hermès continues to defy gravity

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's all been a bit doom and gloom around here for months now, and I'm afraid the latest Savigny Luxury Index (SLI) does not

Luxury Outlook | Hermès continues to defy gravity

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's all been a bit doom and gloom around here for months now, and I'm afraid the latest Savigny Luxury Index (SLI) does not


Fashion investing | Return of the strategic investor?

Apax Partners, the London-based private equity firm, has abandoned its bid to take a stake in Escada AG, the embattled German fashion company. 

Fashion investing | Return of the strategic investor?

Apax Partners, the London-based private equity firm, has abandoned its bid to take a stake in Escada AG, the embattled German fashion company. 


Tanner Krolle: Investor merry-go-round

Just the other day we were commenting on the importance of a good fit between a brand, its management and the underlying creative talent.

Tanner Krolle: Investor merry-go-round

Just the other day we were commenting on the importance of a good fit between a brand, its management and the underlying creative talent.


Breaking news: TSM Capital invests in Matthew Williamson

WWD's lead story today reveals that TSM Capital, an offshoot of Marvin Traub Associates, has invested in  London-based Matthew Williamson, having

Breaking news: TSM Capital invests in Matthew Williamson

WWD's lead story today reveals that TSM Capital, an offshoot of Marvin Traub Associates, has invested in  London-based Matthew Williamson, having


Zandra Rhodes and Betsey Johnson: Fashion grannies rock on

Two legendary doyennes of the fashion world have been making news this week -- and not just for their colourful fashions.

Zandra Rhodes and Betsey Johnson: Fashion grannies rock on

Two legendary doyennes of the fashion world have been making news this week -- and not just for their colourful fashions.


Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity

This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion

Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity

This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion


The Basics | Part 3 – How do I Find the Right Investors and Partners?

Taking on financing is one of the most important decisions an emerging fashion company will make.  This step is absolutely essential because the

The Basics | Part 3 – How do I Find the Right Investors and Partners?

Taking on financing is one of the most important decisions an emerging fashion company will make.  This step is absolutely essential because the