From cowboy hats to wireless LED nails, Neon Cowboys brings light to fashion

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Asia Hall grew up in the world of fashion. Daughter of fashion designer Kevan Hall, known for having been Design and Creative Director of the Halston brand and since 2000 head of his eponymous label, Asia launched her Neon Cowboys brand in 2014. Running country music festivals and dressing … Read more

Le Monde Gourmand inks Ulta Beauty deal

Body care and fragrance brand Le Monde Gourmand announced on Thursday a retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, the United States’ largest beauty retailer. Courtesy Beginning March 24, Le Monde Gourmand products will be available to shop at select Ulta Beauty locations across the U.S. and Ulta.com. The initial assortment at Ulta Beauty will feature seven of the brand’s … Read more

Urban Outfitters reports record sales year of $5.15 billion

Urban Outfitters Inc. announced on Wednesday net sales for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024 increased 7.5% reaching a record $5.15 billion, on the back of substantial growth in comparable net sales across its Free People and Anthropologie brands.  Urban Outfitters reports record sales year of $5.15 billion. – Free People The U.S. apparel firm … Read more

Busy, buzzing and mad about knits

Dear diary. Went to Pure London x JATC this week. And what did I find? Think knitwear (everywhere). A print explosion. Lots of attention to detail. Plenty of quirks. A tendency to add new categories. Many, many “cute giftables”. And a fondness for leopard and cat motifs.  Photo: Sandra Halliday There was also a feeling … Read more

Urban Outfitters reports 10% sales lift, appoints new North America brand president

Urban Outfitters Inc. announced on Monday net sales for the two months ended December 31 increased 10%, on the back of double-digit comp growth across its Anthropologie and Free People brands. Urban Outfitters The U.S. apparel firm said total retail segment sales increased 8%, with comparable retail segment sales increasing 6%; driven by high single-digit positive growth … Read more

Unilever invests further in Straand haircare

Australian scalp care brand Straand wants to accelerate international growth so has raised a further A$2.6 million from Unilever Ventures and first-time beauty financier Harvey Family Office in a new funding round. Scalp care brand Straand – DR The capital brings the 18-month-old brand’s fundraising total to A$4.6 million having earlier raised A$2 million from … Read more