Fashion retailer Revolve Group has opened a new store at The Grove in Los Angeles, introducing a new retail concept.
Revolve Group opens permanent store at The Grove in Los Angeles. – Revolve
Spanning 8,450 square feet across two levels, the store showcases a curated assortment from Revolve and its luxury platform Fwrd, including apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home from established and emerging brands, as well as in-house labels such as SRG, Helsa, and Eaves. The architecturally driven space, designed by Montalba Architects, features a sculptural spiral staircase connecting both levels and flexible floor areas that support evolving merchandising needs.
The main level is dedicated to Revolve’s contemporary edit, while the second floor houses Fwrd’s luxury offering in an intimate boutique setting. The store also features Fwrd Renew authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags and a dedicated menswear selection, reflecting the group’s focus on circular fashion and the continued growth of its men’s business.
“As we enter this new era for Revolve Group – marked by our evolved brand identity – expanding our physical footprint is both a strategic and natural progression, allowing us to engage our consumer in a more meaningful, multidimensional way,” said Michael Mente, co-founder and co-CEO, Revolve Group Inc.
“With Los Angeles as our foundation, The Grove was the clear choice for our next store, building on the strong performance of our Aspen location. After years of building our powerful global brand online, we are excited to leverage our brand strength into a physical environment that reflects the discovery, connection, and elevated experience at the core of the Revolve brand.”
In December, Revolve introduced a reimagined brand identity, including a modernized logo, setting the stage for significant expansion plans for 2026.
High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic.
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Saks Fifth Avenue, an affiliate of Saks Global, listed $1 billion to $10 billion in assets and liabilities, according to court documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston, Texas.
Saks Global did not respond to a request for a further comment.
The move cast uncertainty over the future of U.S. luxury fashion barely a year after a takeover that brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof.
A retailer long loved by the rich and famous, from Gary Cooper to Grace Kelly, Saks fell on hard times after the Covid pandemic, as competition from online outlets rose, and brands started more frequently selling items through their own stores.
Saks Global was close to finalizing a $1.75 billion financing package with creditors that would allow its stores to remain open, two people familiar with the negotiations told Reuters earlier on Tuesday.
The financing would provide an immediate cash infusion of $1 billion through a debtor-in-possession loan from an investor group led by Pentwater Capital Management in Naples, Florida, and Boston-based Bracebridge Capital, the people said.
An additional $250 million in financing would also be available through an asset-backed loan provided by the company’s banks, the people said. The luxury retailer would have access to another $500 million of financing from the investor group once it successfully exits bankruptcy protection, the sources added.
A host of luxury brands were among the unsecured creditors, led by Chanel and Gucci owner Kering at about $136 million and $60 million respectively, the court filing said.
The world’s biggest luxury conglomerate, LVMH, was listed as an unsecured creditor at $26 million. In total, Saks Global estimated there were between 10,001 and 25,000 creditors.
In 2024, parent company Hudson’s Bay had bet on scale by merging it with rival Neiman Marcus, creating the entity now known as Saks Global. The $2.7 billion deal was built on about $2 billion in debt financing and equity contributions from investors including Amazon, Salesforce, and Authentic Brands.
Amazon and Authentic Brands were listed in the court filing as equity investors.
Dice Kayek has announced the donation of several iconic pieces from its archive to major international museums, including the Denver Art Museum, The Museum at FIT in New York, the Palais Galliera, the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, and the Musée des Arts décoratifs.
Dice Kayek donates iconic designs to major international museums. – Dice Kayek
Curatorial teams from the Denver Art Museum, The Museum at FIT, the Palais Galliera, and the Musée des Arts décoratifs were invited to select works directly from the Dice Kayek archive, with each institution choosing pieces to support upcoming exhibitions and strengthen their permanent collections.
The donations build on Dice Kayek’s longstanding recognition by museum institutions, following previous acquisitions by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Launched by sisters Ece and Ayse Ege, the Dice Kayek brand has forged a reputation over the past two decades for its carefully crafted universe. Characteristic styles and techniques include handmade embroidery, the art of folding to create volume through construction, and a unique approach to contrasting fabrics.
“These are one-of-a-kind pieces, there are no others in the world, there aren’t even any patterns to reproduce them,” said Ece.
“When I create a dress from a dream, you really have to think, calculate and examine to turn the beauty of the impossible into reality. It’s not just textile, clothing, it’s something else, an art of transformation.” It’s very important for us to pass on these gifts,” added Ece.
“It’s our way of bearing witness to the whole creative process, so that future generations can discover these unique pieces.”
Notably, the Denver Art Museum selected four sculptural silhouettes from the acclaimed “Istanbul Contrast” collection that have been exhibited internationally and were notably shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2013.
The Museum at FIT chose a look from the Spring-Summer 2015 collection, while the Palais Galliera selected six handmade silhouettes, including dresses, a coat dress, and a suit with matching shoes, drawn in part from “Istanbul Contrast,”. The Musée des Arts décoratifs also chose six silhouettes, including Turkish Delight I and Istanbul by Night II.
October’s Very Own (OVO) on Tuesday announced it has received capital investment from firm Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.), as the Canadian streetwear brand looks to increase its reach globally.
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The U.S.-based investment firm highlighted the “demand for culturally authentic brands right now” adding that the “timing couldn’t be better for OVO,” a lifestyle brand founded by Aubrey “Drake” Graham, Oliver El-Khatib, and Noah “40” Shebib, in Toronto, in 2008.
“Recently, Human Made, the streetwear brand partially owned by Pharrell Williams, went public at nearly $500 million and was reportedly 60 times oversubscribed,” said Dr. Zack Ellison, A.R.I.’s founder and managing general partner.
“It’s a clear signal that investors see tremendous value in brands that blend creativity, community, and cultural credibility. OVO is uniquely positioned within that movement, combining global influence across fashion, music, sports, and a cultural and lifestyle presence that sets it apart.”
Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, OVO has evolved from a music collective into a fully-fledged lifestyle company with retail stores across Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, Calgary, and British Columbia, along with international locations in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, and London.
Under the leadership of CEO Derek “Drex” Jancar, OVO will continue to scale its global e-commerce business, expand partnerships, and grow its physical retail footprint, with the help of the new A.R.I. funds, according to a press release.
“OVO represents the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Ellison. “Drake, Oliver, and 40 created something culturally unparalleled, and Drex is now scaling that vision with remarkable discipline and strategic clarity. It’s a rare combination, and one that A.R.I. is proud to support.”
Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.