Funding
The 2021 IPO Boom
In a challenging year for fashion businesses, a new generation of retailers are heading to Wall Street. Why?
Warby Parker Has Its Sight Set on an IPO Sooner Rather Than Later
This, in part, thanks to the $75 million it just raised in a Series E funding round.
Outdoor Voices Can't Stop Raising Buckets of Cash
Its latest Series C round of $34 million brings its total funding to date to nearly $57 million.
Glossier Will Open Its First Permanent Retail Location
The beauty retailer is also set to launch in two new product categories.
L'Oréal to Invest in Beauty Tech Startups With New Accelerator Program
The beauty company has partnered with Founders Factory, a digital accelerator and incubator in London.
Ex-Victoria's Secret CEO Invests in ThirdLove, A Startup Promising Better Fitting Bras
The company, which also operates a bra-fitting mobile app, just closed an $8-million funding round.
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Sephora Created an Accelerator Program for Female-Led Beauty Startups
The beauty giant is going Silicon Valley.
How Fashion and Tech Tightened Their Bond in 2015
From the rollout of the Apple Watch to former 'Lucky' editor Eva Chen joining Instagram's team, this year brought the two industries closer than ever.
Shoes of Prey, the Brand That Lets Women Design Their Own Footwear, Raises $15.5 Million in Funding
Nordstrom is among its chief investors.
Clothing Resale Site ThredUp Raises Another $81 Million
The start-up is working on its logistics ... and its cool factor.
Tracksmith Raises $4.1 Million to Build Its Understated Running Apparel Brand
For this start-up, it's all about content and commerce.
Personal Shopping App Scratch Launches With $3.6 Million in Funding
The service, launching Tuesday, lets users chat with personal shoppers and get recommendations within 24 hours.
Sole Society Raises $8 Million From Nordstrom and Insight Venture Partners
The online-first footwear brand has raised a fresh round of funding under a new leadership team.
Knyttan, A Customizable Knitwear Startup, Gets Investors' Seal of Approval
Which is to say, roughly $3.1 million in seed funding.
Reformation Raises $12 Million from Stripes Group, 14W and Karlie Kloss
Largely self-funded since it was founded in 2008, Reformation brought in the big bucks as it gears up to expand.
Farfetch Raises Another $86 Million to Fuel International Expansion
The online boutique marketplace has now raised over $195 million.
Nasty Gal Raises Another $12.7 Million
It's a significantly smaller round than the $40 million the company brought in back in 2012.
Moda Operandi Raises Another $60 Million
The online trunk show startup is gearing up for big growth, including a revamped version of its site launching this spring.
BucketFeet, a Threadless for Shoes, Raises $7.5 Million to Scale Its Business
The young brand, which sells through retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, is on the up and up.
The Black Tux, a Rent the Runway for Men, Raises $10 Million
The suit rental startup is transitioning into a new warehouse and building out its range of styles.
Meet DSTLD, the Denim Brand That's Promising Killer Jeans for Under $100
The LA-based startup is hoping to become the Everlane of denim.