In an annual recap, Carmen-backed e-commerce aggregator platform LYST shared its search stats - including some surprises and big moments. In 2018, 80 million shoppers from 120 countries started their shopping experience on LYST - an impressive feat. The data revealed many interesting findings (see the full presentation here) and includes some good news for more ethical brands - including a 58% increase year-on-year for sustainable sneaker brand Veja.
Carmen is proud of the LYST team and adds “with LYST’s highly intelligent data, brands are empowered to create what the consumer wants, and less overstock and waste.” See the full presentation here.
Founded in 2010 by Chris Morton and Sebastjan Trepca, London-based LYST provides customers with access to over 11,500 of the world’s leading design houses and online stores, and the ability to shop via a single check-out. Read more about the company here in the portfolio.
In 2018, Steven Mark Klein gifted his entire collection of fashion-related printed matter, which he had started in 1975, to his mentee Elise By Olsen so that she could take care of its preservation. As a result, the ILFR opened its doors to the public on the 29th November 2022 in Oslo, Norway. It now exists as both a physical destination and a free, globally accessible digital resource for fashion researchers, industry professionals and amateur enthusiasts.
When Joann McPike couldn’t find the kind of high school she had in mind for her son Alex – one that valued travel, cultural immersion and empathy as much as she did – she decided to start one and in September 2010 THINK Global School opened its doors with 15 students from 11 countries enrolled to take part in its first semester in Stockholm, Sweden.
Grammy-nominated artist Lido Pimienta had to overcome different forms of societal exclusion in her youth, owing to the fact that she didn’t conform. As a result, she has used her work to champion BIPOC artists and those from other marginalised communities, forging a path that celebrates all forms of inclusion and diversity.
I was brought up by spiritual parents and we often discussed death as being a natural part of life – needing to make it our mission to continue growing and evolving until our last breath. So, in spite of the sadness of losing Castro, it comforts me to think that he died evolving and at peace.
WWF, the Government of Colombia and a host of partners commit to protecting 32 million hectares of Colombia’s natural heritage and the communities who depend on those places for homes and resources.
Glasswing Co-Founder and President, Celina de Sola meets US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Ninth Summit of the Americas as VP Harris announces the Central American Service Corps (CASC) in support of the US’ Strategy to address the root causes of migration in northern Central America.
On Thursday 2nd June, the 8 Finalists of the 2022 LVMH Prize took part in the final stage of the judging process. Read on to find out more about tomorrow’s rising stars.
Discover the great work that Flaviana Matata is doing with her foundation, which inspires, supports, and empowers young girls through education in Tanzania.
The string of natural disasters and heightened world events occurring at the turn of the decade could be a cause for concern. However, Carmen feels that we’re primed for more unity than ever…
An award-winning UK company has created an eco-friendly t-shirt made from wood pulp and algae, which at the end of its life becomes “worm food”…