Overview
- Financial terms were not disclosed, though WWD reported the stake as venture-range and under $5 million.
- FAE Fashion Ventures remains an existing investor from 2024, with WWD noting Webster Capital is also joining the partnership.
- Immediate priorities include executive hiring and organizational infrastructure, with a New York flagship under consideration.
- Expansion will target Europe and Asia alongside a gradual approach to the Middle East that leverages Chalhoub’s regional footprint.
- Investors emphasize protecting the brand’s cultural identity and pursuing long-term stability over short-term revenue gains.