PARIS — With the Cannes Film Festival in full swing, Paco Rabanne is celebrating summer with the launch of a capsule collection with Net-a-porter inspired by the French Riviera. The line, which launches on Friday, consists of 21 items of ready-to-wear and seven accessories spanning from day to evening, with looks ranging from nautical knitwear … Read more
Updated 4:46 p.m. ET May 10. Mytheresa is working with investment bankers on two fronts, sources told WWD — pitching investors on a buyout that would take the company private, and looking at acquiring Net-a-porter. A buyout would let the Munich-based Mytheresa rev up its operations away from the glare of Wall Street. And acquiring … Read more
LONDON — Luxury is getting a little louder, but it’s the accessories, not the clothes, doing the talking. In their fall 2024 seasonal report, Net-a-porter’s buying director Kate Benson and market director Libby Page offered an update on what’s been selling so far this year, and where they put their money for fall. With the … Read more
Carolina Herrera and Net-a-porter are releasing on Monday an exclusive, essential spring- and summer-minded Cabana capsule of 17 ready-to-wear fashions. “The inspiration for this capsule started with the idea of a summer trip to the Côte d’Azur — languid days of warm sun, blooming flowers and romantic nights. I created this capsule to serve as … Read more
LONDON — Filippa K has named Browns’ former buying director Ida Petersson to the board in a wave of management changes at the Stockholm-based brand. A Swedish native, Petersson worked at Net-a-porter and Harvey Nichols before joining Browns in 2017. She left the company in early December, just weeks before its parent Farfetch was sold … Read more
It’s a tough time in digital luxury retail. Consumers are cautious. The big brands are forging their own paths online. Farfetch needed rescuing. Matches was bought and then sent into administration. And Compagnie Financière Richemont could finally offload Yoox Net-a-porter. Now Moda Operandi is out in the market, speaking to private equity companies about investing … Read more
Beyond the red carpet, all of Oscars week has become a fashion stage, a competitive one. Brands are no longer sitting on the sidelines waiting to dress celebs for entertainment and media events. They are hosting their own, some consumer-facing, taking advantage of the global spotlight and keeping the content and dressing credits going all … Read more
Against a challenging landscape for department stores and fashion e-commerce giants, two new apps aiming to make luxury personal shopping easier held buzz-building launch parties during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday. First up, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Sarah Andelman, Alexis Mabille, Rickie de Sole, Tina Leung and more gathered to celebrate … Read more
America might be divided into a lot of different camps, but if there was voting for the most salable and popular New York Fashion Week collection for fall 2024, Khaite‘s Catherine Holstein would win hands down. Assessing the scores of shows and takeaway trends from the week, retail executives repeatedly referenced Khaite at the top … Read more
Bridal Aesthetics: City hall brides, intimate venues, simple ceremonies Sizes: 00 to 4X Price range: Starts at $80 Black Halo Kacie 2 Piece Maxi Dress Aje Claudia Tiered Mini Dress Amanda Uprichard Gibson Blazer Dress with Satin Maygel Coronel Alejandra Dress Why We Love It: Shopbop is chockfull of designer goodies (clothing, shoes, accessories — … Read more
