Today's Fashion Headlines: Rachel Roy's New Owner, Ulta's New Beauty Brands, CDFA President DVF's Term Extended

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 …

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Shop The Born Free Collection at Shopbop: All Proceeds Benefit Born Free Africa HIV-Free Campaign

Shop The Born Free Collection, an exclusive collaboration from Shopbop, Vogue and 22 top designers! 100% of the profits from this women’s and children’s collection will go toward Born Free’s mission to end mother-to-child HIV transmission at birth. And on top of that, the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund will match all donations and the total purchase …

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Rachel Roy Designer Business Closes

The Jones Group, currently being sold to Sycamore Partners, has brought the Rachel Roy collection to an end. Last week the division closed the pattern and sample rooms and also let their designers go. The Rachel Roy collection was sold to retailers Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. The reason behind the shut down …

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Feed Your Handbag Obsession While Feeding Children in Need With the Rachel Roy FEED 100 India Bag!

Still trying to decide on which bag to splurge on this spring? How about choosing one that is stylish, practical and gives back in a major way? Designer Rachel Roy and FEED Projects Founder and CEO Lauren Bush Lauren have partnered to produce a limited-edition tote bag, the FEED 100 India Bag, created to help …

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