Articles by Renan Botelho de Carvalho
InstaMall CEO Elliot Aboud on bringing same-day delivery to luxury fashion
The founder and CEO of InstaMall, who previously helped grow fragrance brands Aroma360 and Hotel Collection to more than 30 US stores and two in Dubai, has launched an app in Miami offering same-day delivery from more than 80 brands, including Balmain, Ganni and Reformation. “InstaMall is bridging the gap between the immediacy of in-store...
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Bergdorf Goodman taps former Louis Vuitton Americas CEO Lanessa Elrod as president
Bergdorf Goodman has appointed Lanessa Elrod president, effective November 2, bringing the former Louis Vuitton Americas chief back to the retailer where she spent part of her early career. Elrod will join the management team at Exemplar Luxury Group, the parent company of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her appointment...
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Bearpaw owner acquires Joybees to expand molded footwear business
Romeo & Juliette Inc., the parent company of Bearpaw, has acquired Joybees, adding the family footwear brand to a portfolio that also includes Pawz, Strive and Skuze. Financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement. The deal expands Romeo & Juliette’s presence in molded footwear and is intended to strengthen its spring/summer business....
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Yohji Yamamoto to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Yohji Yamamoto as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, honouring his contribution to the global fashion industry and his lasting influence on contemporary design. The ceremony will take place on November 30 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The BFC announced...
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The designers moving fast: Why Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen are on shoppers’ radar
Lyst’s Q3 2026 Index was led by Prada, but three emerging names stood out further down the report: Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen. Based in London, New York and Copenhagen respectively, the three labels share an approach rooted in craft, vintage references and deadstock materials. Lyst named them the quarter’s brands moving fast, as a...
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Vanson Leathers and Lucky Brand launch moto-inspired collaboration
Lucky Brand has teamed up with motorcycle leather specialist Vanson Leathers on a collaboration combining leather outerwear, graphic apparel and fleece. The collection brings together Lucky Brand’s denim heritage and lived-in Americana with Vanson’s motorcycle roots and bench-made leather craftsmanship, reimagining familiar staples for everyday...
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Wonderland appoints Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief
Wonderland has appointed stylist and fashion director Carlos Nazario as editor-in-chief. Nazario will oversee the publication across digital and print, starting with the spring 2027 edition, set for release in March 2027. The appointment is the first editorship named under Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Visual Talent Group,...
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Roots CEO Meghan Roach steps down following acquisition
Meghan Roach has stepped down as president and CEO of Roots after the Canadian outdoor and lifestyle brand completed its sale to Marquee Brands and its operating partner JM&A Design and Development. “Today, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Roots after successfully completing its sale to Marquee Brands and JM&A. It has been an honour to...
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Prada is back on top, dethroning Chanel in Lyst’s Q3 2026 Index
Prada is back on top. Under the creative direction of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the Italian house reclaimed the number one position in Lyst’s Q3 2026 for the first time since Q4 2023. According to the report, demand for the brand increased 55 percent quarter-over-quarter. Prada’s Wish Pouch bag — a soft silk duchesse pouch whose appeal lies...
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Leather Working Group appoints Christina Raab as CEO
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has appointed Dr Christina Raab as chief executive officer, effective November 2. Raab will work alongside outgoing executive director Vanessa Podmore and interim director Adam Hughes during a transition period, ahead of Podmore’s departure at the end of the year. Raab joins from the Cradle to Cradle Products...
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