Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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The Age of Social Products
"We are moving from a world in which physical products are separate to one in which they are connected. Computers were just the beginning.
The Age of Social Products
"We are moving from a world in which physical products are separate to one in which they are connected. Computers were just the beginning.
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Links: Crazy Robertson and Web 2.0
Wall Street Journal: In West L.A, A Homeless Man Inspires New Brand Back in August when the BoF touched down in L.A. to poke around the lively local
Links: Crazy Robertson and Web 2.0
Wall Street Journal: In West L.A, A Homeless Man Inspires New Brand Back in August when the BoF touched down in L.A. to poke around the lively local
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Web 2.0: Etsy and Threadless pave the way
At a wedding I attended in Karachi last year, all of the guests received a parting gift from the bride's family. For the men, it was a beautiful dark
Web 2.0: Etsy and Threadless pave the way
At a wedding I attended in Karachi last year, all of the guests received a parting gift from the bride's family. For the men, it was a beautiful dark
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Web 2.0: The industry takes notice
Cathy Horyn recently asserted that that London's fashion renaissance might be linked to the fact that the city is awash with cash. From Russian
Web 2.0: The industry takes notice
Cathy Horyn recently asserted that that London's fashion renaissance might be linked to the fact that the city is awash with cash. From Russian
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Fashion 2.0: A cut, sew and blog above
When Malcolm Harris, one of the designers behind the Katsumi & Malcolm label which was once financially backed by Madonna, wanted to launch a new
Fashion 2.0: A cut, sew and blog above
When Malcolm Harris, one of the designers behind the Katsumi & Malcolm label which was once financially backed by Madonna, wanted to launch a new
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Online fashion retail: A party without the cool kids
Every week there are reports of new online fashion retailers, but some of the biggest names in the UK are noticeably absent from the space.
Online fashion retail: A party without the cool kids
Every week there are reports of new online fashion retailers, but some of the biggest names in the UK are noticeably absent from the space.
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Style.com: Sartorialising
WWD reports today that Style.com has concluded an agreement to sell advertising on the Sartorialist blog maintained by Scott Schuman , a former
Style.com: Sartorialising
WWD reports today that Style.com has concluded an agreement to sell advertising on the Sartorialist blog maintained by Scott Schuman , a former
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YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
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Men's luxury: Time for an (arm)revolution?
That oft-ignored market for men's luxury has been popping up on my radar screen a lot more often in the last few months. Up until now, men's luxury
Men's luxury: Time for an (arm)revolution?
That oft-ignored market for men's luxury has been popping up on my radar screen a lot more often in the last few months. Up until now, men's luxury
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Prada: A lookbook to inspire
People talk about Miuccia Prada as an intellectual designer. Up there with Martin Margiela, Dries van Noten and Rei Kawakubo , Ms. Prada is a
Prada: A lookbook to inspire
People talk about Miuccia Prada as an intellectual designer. Up there with Martin Margiela, Dries van Noten and Rei Kawakubo , Ms. Prada is a
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Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.