Can Schiaparelli Scale Up?

Digital Fashion and Avatars Report, Allbirds IPO, Capri Lifts Forecast, Zalando's Slump, Machine-A x Byronesque

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Schiaparelli is taking steps to capitalise on its couture revival by growing distribution with select partners like Dover Street Market. Allbirds shares surged more than 90 percent in their market debut, valuing the direct-to-consumer sneaker maker at more than $4 billion. Michael Kors owner Capri lifted its revenue and profit forecast ahead of the holidays. Concept store Machine-A is launching vintage in partnership with Byronesque. Plus, BoF Insights' latest report, The Opportunity in Digital Fashion and Avatars, offers BoF's perspective on what consumers believe about digital identity and ownership, the staying power of digital assets and how companies should engage. Read the report.

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LUXURY Can Schiaparelli Commercialise Its Couture Revival? By Robert Williams American designer Daniel Roseberry has put Schiaparelli back in the spotlight. A corner at Bergdorf Goodman and a series of pop-up shops at Dover Street Market are the latest signs the brand is finally ready to grow distribution beyond its Paris couture salons. READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY The Opportunity in Digital Fashion and Avatars Report — BoF Insights By Diana Lee and Rahul Malik Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF's perspective on the rise of the metaverse and the future of digital assets, plus a playbook for how to develop a data-driven strategy. READ MORE

RETAIL Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What? By Cathaleen Chen The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but the brand needs to find customers outside its loyal base – and turn a profit while doing it. READ MORE

Machine-A Partners With Byronesque to Launch Vintage READ MORE

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NEWS BRIEFS Zalando's Profit Falls as In-Store Sales Rebound Capri Holdings Waves off Cost Fears With Profit Forecast Raise Lockdowns Hit Harrods' Bottom Line Report: 88% of China's Luxury Growth Driven By New Consumers Nike to Increase Vietnam Investments as Production Resumes

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