Manolo Blahnik’s DTC Strategy Means Less Wholesale, More Stores

Manolo Blahnik‘s strategic shift to direct-to-consumer is taking hold. The brand’s financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, showed a DTC sales increase of 13 percent, representing 32…

Joey Betesh, Son of Dr. Jay’s Cofounder, Launches Double Black

There’s a new streetwear player on the scene — and he’s got quite the pedigree. Joey Betesh is the son of one of the category’s pioneers, Elliot Betesh, who cofounded…

Santoni Marks 50th Anniversary with Sales Increases, Strength in DTC

Santoni has seemingly found its sweet spot at a time of global upheaval and slowdown in luxury spending. The Italian luxury brand logged growth in the first half of 2025…

Menopause Solutions Company Alloy Expands Estrogen-based Skin Care Line

Alloy is betting big on estrogen-based skin care. The science-backed menopause solutions company, which has raised $16.3 million in funding to date, on Thursday will expand its skin care offering…

How Oral Care and DTC Keeps Nadine Ghosn’s Jewelry Business Fresh

PARIS – For most people, a trip to the dentist is a daunting prospect. But for fine jeweler Nadine Ghosn, it was the start of her 10th jewelry collection, a…

Winning in the Digital Age

In a rapidly evolving market where consumers are more digitally focused than ever, customers’ expectations are also shifting and demanding more. Jennifer Weil, WWD’s European Beauty editor, sat down with…

Moncler Group Q1 Sales Rise to 829M Euros, Driven by DTC Growth and Asia

MILAN — Moncler Group first-quarter revenue beat expectations rising 1 percent to 829 million euros, compared with 818 million euros in the same period last year. The performance was driven…