Harper’s Bazaar Coup Carine Roitfeld’s biggest project for Harper’s Bazaar will be unveiled on August 19. The project began in March and finished in May, Roitfeld explains, “This is a portfolio I’ve been dreaming of wanting to do even over my 30 years in the business…You need a magazine that has big shoulders for such …
Intermix Names Jyothi Rao President Intermix, owned by Gap Inc., named Jyothi Rao president and general manager. Starting on September 2, she will report to Art Peck, president of Gap Inc.’s growth, innovation and digital division. Rao will closely work with Peck and Khajak Keledjian, founder and chief executive of Intermix, according to Gap. Jyothi …
Rachel Roy Gets New Owner Topson Downs of California is set to acquire a majority stake in the Rachel Roy brand for an undisclosed amount.Topson has reached an agreement with The Jones Group Inc., now owned by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, to acquire its 50 percent stake in the business. As reported, Jones had tried to …
Rent The Runway Expanding Rent the Runway is looking for a piece of the fast-fashion market-expanding beyond the confines of special occasion dressing with a new offering. Today, the five-year-old site will introduce an accessories category. More than 1,000 handbags, sunglasses, scarves, outerwear, hats and pieces of jewelry are unlimitedly available to members for a …
Cole Haan Plans for Global Expansion Cole Haan is kicking off its journey to become a global lifestyle brand. Now owned by Apax Partners, which acquired the brand from Nike Inc. in a $570 million deal last year, the American footwear, accessories and outerwear brand is launching a multifaceted strategy to accelerate growth, which goes …
