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Glossier Partners with Major Beauty Store, Sephora to Revive The Brand

Glossier partners with major beauty store, Sephora to revive the brand
Glossier in decline, fired 27 employees

Social media-born New York-based makeup brand “Glossier” is undergoing changes because of its inefficiency to keep up with evolving beauty industry.

Glossier laid off 24 employees on August 2nd, 2022. They also plan to add about 20 new employees, including leadership levels in the second half of this year as it transitions to an omnichannel model with major retailers in the United States and Canada.

Hèrmes vs MetaBirkin | Hèrmes is suing NFT Creator, Mason Rothschild

In the past year attention to NFT(non-fungible tokens) and Metaverse has boomed exponentially. Luxurious fashion brands including Gucci, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton have also leaped into this popular metaverse market via NFTs. However, Hermes was one of the few brands that has not yet shown its interest in this market and that is when artist Rothchild started selling “MetaBirkins.”

Business

Lazada Partners with European Luxury Brands to Reach $100B in E-commerce by 2030

On October 10th, Bloomberg reported that Lazada, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is partnering with top European fashion brands to achieve $100 billion in e-commerce volume by 2030.

Mytheresa to Acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter and Form Digital Powerhouse

On October 7, 2024, Mytheresa (MYT Netherlands Parent B.V.) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of the Italian online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP), owned by Richemont.

OSF October 7, 2024
Primo Global Holdings Leading Japan’s Wedding Jewelry Industry: CEO Naoki Sawano on Growth and Vision

Primo Global Holdings Co., Ltd., is a company that continues to lead the wedding jewelry industry and has garnered immense support both domestically and internationally. In this interview, OSF sat down with Naoki Sawano, CEO of Primo Global Holdings, to discuss the brand’s success factors, post-pandemic market trends, and his vision for the future.

OSF October 3, 2024
LVMH Divests Off-White to Bluestar Alliance

On September 30, LVMH announced the sale of Off-White to Bluestar Alliance LLC, a New York-based brand management company.

OSF September 30, 2024
Remo Ruffini, Moncler’s Largest Shareholder, Forms Strategic Partnership with LVMH

On September 26th, LVMH announced that it had acquired a 10% stake in “Double R,” an investment vehicle managed by Ruffini. Double R currently holds approximately 15.8% of Moncler’s shares.

OSF September 27, 2024
Wacoal Europe Acquires UK’s Bravissimo to Expand European Operations

On September 26th, Wacoal Holdings Corporation announced that its UK subsidiary, Wacoal Europe Limited, has decided to acquire all issued shares of Bravissimo Group Limited.

OSF September 26, 2024

People

Stefano Cantino Appointed as the New CEO of Gucci

On October 8, the French luxury group Kering announced that Stefano Cantino would be appointed CEO of Gucci, effective January 1, 2025.

Victoria Beckham’s CEO Marie Leblanc to Step Down

On October 7, it was announced that Marie Leblanc, the CEO of Victoria Beckham, would be stepping down from her role to return to France and spend more time with her family.

OSF October 7, 2024
Unilever Appoints Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson As New CEO

On October 4, Unilever announced that Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson has been appointed as the new CEO of its Prestige Beauty division.

OSF October 6, 2024
Missoni Appoints Alberto Caliri as New Creative Director Following Filippo Grazioli’s Departure

Amid ongoing shifts in the fashion industry, Italian luxury brand Missoni has announced a major change in its leadership. Filippo Grazioli, who has been the brand’s creative director for two and a half years, will step down. In his place, Missoni has chosen Alberto Caliri, a long-standing member of the company, to take over the creative helm.

OSF October 5, 2024
The Brand Philosophy Expressed by Italian Designer Maurizio Mauro in New York

Italian designer Maurizio Mauro, based in New York, is known for his timeless, elegant, and high-quality designs. In this article, OSF delves into Mauro’s design philosophy, the influences of his childhood, and his career experiences through his interview.

OSF October 4, 2024
Primo Global Holdings Leading Japan’s Wedding Jewelry Industry: CEO Naoki Sawano on Growth and Vision

Primo Global Holdings Co., Ltd., is a company that continues to lead the wedding jewelry industry and has garnered immense support both domestically and internationally. In this interview, OSF sat down with Naoki Sawano, CEO of Primo Global Holdings, to discuss the brand’s success factors, post-pandemic market trends, and his vision for the future.

OSF October 3, 2024

Retail

Louis Vuitton Opens New Store and “Le Café Cyril Lignac” at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2

Louis Vuitton has recently opened a new store and café, “Le Café Cyril Lignac,” at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 2.

H&M to Open a New Pop-Up Store in Nolita, New York

Swedish fast fashion brand H&M is set to open a new pop-up store in New York City’s Nolita district

OSF October 10, 2024
Mytheresa to Acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter and Form Digital Powerhouse

On October 7, 2024, Mytheresa (MYT Netherlands Parent B.V.) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of the Italian online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP), owned by Richemont.

OSF October 7, 2024
Bottega Veneta Unveils New Venice-Inspired Fragrance

Bottega Veneta has unveiled a new fragrance collection crafted under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy.

OSF October 3, 2024
Axel Arigato Has Opened Its First U.S. Flagship Store in New York

Swedish fashion brand Axel Arigato has celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated first U.S. flagship store in New York City’s SoHo district.

OSF September 28, 2024
French Biotech Skincare Brand Orveda Opens Its First U.S. Flagship Store in New York

French biotech skincare brand, Orveda, has expanded into the U.S. market by opening its first flagship store, “La Maison Orveda New York,” in Manhattan’s Upper East Side in September 2024.

OSF September 25, 2024