Rebecca Minkoff Signs Licensing Deals to Expand Brand

Rebecca Minkoff is expanding her universe through a robust licensing program. The company, which was sold to Sunrise Brands in 2022, has embarked on an aggressive expansion program with a…

Antonio Marras Brand Opens First Store Outside Italy in New York

MILAN — New York may seem a world away from the Sardinian town of Alghero, home of Antonio Marras, but for the designer, not so much. “I have always loved…

Cristina Fogazzi’s Beauty Brand Veralab Opens Stores in Italy, Expands in Spain

MILAN — Italy’s trendy beauty brand Veralab is ready to go international. The digital-native brand, which was founded by social personality Cristina Fogazzi, has been growing exponentially since its launch in…

Helping C-Suite Execs Brand Themselves

In brand and corporate messaging, where do executives fall short? “It’s the core messages. Those seemingly simple, deceptively difficult questions they get flummoxed by,” said Tim Braun, the executive media…

Furcy Botanik: A 'Slow-Aging' Skin-Care Brand Using Haiti's Rare Djon Djon Mushrooms

Photo: Courtesy of Furcy Botanik Brand Bio is Fashionista’s guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike.…

Ami Colé, Black-owned Makeup Brand at Sephora, to Close

Ami Colé is set to close in September. The brand, founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, will cease operations in September. The decision comes on the heels of an expansion…

Arove: A Travel-Friendly Hair-Care Brand That Stars Water-Activated Products

Photo: Courtesy of Arove Brand Bio is Fashionista’s guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If…

How Bob Marley’s Family is Expanding His Brand Into New Markets

Nearly 45 years after his passing, Bob Marley‘s brand continues to expand. After releasing an exclusive line of luxury perfumes inspired by the reggae icon’s “one love” philosophy in April…

Ita: A Cross-Cultural Luxury Jewelry Brand

Photo: Courtesy of Ita Brand Bio is Fashionista’s guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If…

LVMH Luxury Ventures Takes Minority Stake in Knitwear Brand Molli

PARIS — French knitwear brand Molli revealed Tuesday that it has received a minority investment from LVMH Luxury Ventures, an entity within LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The terms of…