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Fashion United
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Vivrelle closes 62 million US dollars series C round
Luxury accessories membership club Vivrelle has secured 62 million US dollars in funding in a Series C round led by Protagonist. In a statement, Vivrelle said it would use the investment to 'step forward' its continued growth with a focus on expanding its showroom presence to new markets, enhancing its product assortment, and developing innovative technologies to further elevate the member experience. Blake Geffen, founder and chief executive of Vivrelle, said: 'Since founding Vivrelle in 2018, we've remained committed to providing our members with unparalleled access to luxury accessories and curated experiences that elevate everyday life. 'This investment represents an exciting new chapter - enabling us to scale operations, deepen our inventory, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, as we build a truly 360-degree luxury membership experience.' Vivrelle secures investment to expand presence to new markets and expand product assortment Vivrelle is a first-of-its-kind membership club that provides access to a shared closet of coveted designer pieces, including handbags, jewellery and diamonds for a monthly membership fee. Over the past seven years, Vivrelle has expanded its offerings to include four membership tiers, opened a 14,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, and launched a multi-city partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - with its next destination opening this summer in Austin, Texas. Most recently, Vivrelle debuted its first-ever retail concept over Memorial Day Weekend. Located in Bridgehampton, New York, the summer-long pop-up invites both members and non-members to borrow and shop luxury accessories, while also completing their look from a curated selection of clothing and summer essentials. Harry Hurst, founder and managing partner at Protagonist, added: 'As consumers shift away from traditional ownership models, the luxury accessories market is ripe for disruption - and Vivrelle has been at the forefront of this evolution. 'We're excited to bring Protagonist's expertise in scaling category-defining tech brands to support Vivrelle in making high-end fashion more accessible and experiential than ever before.' In 2022, Vivrelle closed a 35 million US dollar series B funding round led by 3L Capital.
Fashion Network
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Vivrelle secures $62 million series C funding
Luxury accessories membership club Vivrelle announced on Wednesday the closing of a $62 million Series C funding round led by Protagonist. Vivrelle said it plans to use the funding to expand its showroom footprint to new U.S. markets, diversify its product assortment, and develop new technologies. 'Since founding Vivrelle in 2018, we've remained committed to providing our members with unparalleled access to luxury accessories and curated experiences that elevate everyday life,' said Blake Geffen, founder and CEO of Vivrelle. 'This investment represents an exciting new chapter—enabling us to scale operations, deepen our inventory, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, as we build a truly 360-degree luxury membership experience.' Vivrelle is a first-of-its-kind membership club that provides access to coveted designer pieces, ranging from handbags to jewellery. Over the past seven years, Vivrelle has continued to grow and expand. Key milestones include the launch of new membership tiers, the opening of a 14,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, a multi-city hospitality partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (with the next location launching this summer in Austin), and the debut of its first retail concept over Memorial Day Weekend in Bridgehampton, New York. 'As consumers shift away from traditional ownership models, the luxury accessories market is ripe for disruption—and Vivrelle has been at the forefront of this evolution,' added Harry Hurst, founder & managing partner at Protagonist. 'We're excited to bring Protagonist's expertise in scaling category-defining tech brands to support Vivrelle in making high-end fashion more accessible and experiential than ever before.' In 2022, Vivrelle closed a $35 million series B funding round, led by 3L Capital, with participation from Origin Ventures, Chapford Capital Group, Plus Capital, actresses, Lily Collins and Nina Dobrev, and personality and entrepreneur Morgan Stewart McGraw.
Fashion Network
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Vivrelle secures $62 million series C funding
Luxury accessories membership club Vivrelle announced on Wednesday the closing of a $62 million Series C funding round led by Protagonist. Vivrelle said it plans to use the funding to expand its showroom footprint to new U.S. markets, diversify its product assortment, and develop new technologies. 'Since founding Vivrelle in 2018, we've remained committed to providing our members with unparalleled access to luxury accessories and curated experiences that elevate everyday life,' said Blake Geffen, founder and CEO of Vivrelle. 'This investment represents an exciting new chapter—enabling us to scale operations, deepen our inventory, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, as we build a truly 360-degree luxury membership experience.' Vivrelle is a first-of-its-kind membership club that provides access to coveted designer pieces, ranging from handbags to jewellery. Over the past seven years, Vivrelle has continued to grow and expand. Key milestones include the launch of new membership tiers, the opening of a 14,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, a multi-city hospitality partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (with the next location launching this summer in Austin), and the debut of its first retail concept over Memorial Day Weekend in Bridgehampton, New York. 'As consumers shift away from traditional ownership models, the luxury accessories market is ripe for disruption—and Vivrelle has been at the forefront of this evolution,' added Harry Hurst, founder & managing partner at Protagonist. 'We're excited to bring Protagonist's expertise in scaling category-defining tech brands to support Vivrelle in making high-end fashion more accessible and experiential than ever before.' In 2022, Vivrelle closed a $35 million series B funding round, led by 3L Capital, with participation from Origin Ventures, Chapford Capital Group, Plus Capital, actresses, Lily Collins and Nina Dobrev, and personality and entrepreneur Morgan Stewart McGraw.
Fashion Network
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Vivrelle secures $62 million series C funding
Luxury accessories membership club Vivrelle announced on Wednesday the closing of a $62 million Series C funding round led by Protagonist. Vivrelle said it plans to use the funding to expand its showroom footprint to new U.S. markets, diversify its product assortment, and develop new technologies. 'Since founding Vivrelle in 2018, we've remained committed to providing our members with unparalleled access to luxury accessories and curated experiences that elevate everyday life,' said Blake Geffen, founder and CEO of Vivrelle. 'This investment represents an exciting new chapter—enabling us to scale operations, deepen our inventory, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, as we build a truly 360-degree luxury membership experience.' Vivrelle is a first-of-its-kind membership club that provides access to coveted designer pieces, ranging from handbags to jewellery. Over the past seven years, Vivrelle has continued to grow and expand. Key milestones include the launch of new membership tiers, the opening of a 14,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, a multi-city hospitality partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (with the next location launching this summer in Austin), and the debut of its first retail concept over Memorial Day Weekend in Bridgehampton, New York. 'As consumers shift away from traditional ownership models, the luxury accessories market is ripe for disruption—and Vivrelle has been at the forefront of this evolution,' added Harry Hurst, founder & managing partner at Protagonist. 'We're excited to bring Protagonist's expertise in scaling category-defining tech brands to support Vivrelle in making high-end fashion more accessible and experiential than ever before.' In 2022, Vivrelle closed a $35 million series B funding round, led by 3L Capital, with participation from Origin Ventures, Chapford Capital Group, Plus Capital, actresses, Lily Collins and Nina Dobrev, and personality and entrepreneur Morgan Stewart McGraw.
Hospitality Net
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Michael Arnot has been appointed Culinary Director at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection in Kohala Coast
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Michael Arnot as Culinary Director of its renowned food and beverage programming on the Kohala Coast. A veteran of the Hawaii hospitality industry with over 19 years of experience, Arnot will spearhead strategy and expand the iconic resort's culinary operations in his new role. Originally from California, Arnot spent the past 14 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts across its properties in Vancouver, Chicago and most recently held the role of Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. His experience includes an extensive background in luxury F&B, including banquets, fine dining and beach/offsite venues, where he has developed complete restaurant and hotel catering concepts from the ground up. His new appointment at Mauna Lani will see him relocate from 7 years on the Island of Oahu to the Island of Hawai'i. Mauna Lani's culinary prowess has expanded in recent years, establishing the gastronomic experiences available to guests and locals alike as some of the top offerings in the Western US. Arnot's appointment comes on the heels of the transformation of Mauna Lani's beloved al fresco restaurant HāLani, which recently unveiled a fresh Coastal Mediterranean concept. The resort's renown signature restaurant, CanoeHouse, is credited with helping birth Hawai'i Regional Cuisine, a major food movement in the 1990s that shifted focus to locally-sourced ingredients and cultural influences of the Hawaiian islands. The Mauna Lani Beach Club is the resort's newest addition, featuring a wide range of food and beverage experiences including street cart tacos, poke bowl pop-ups, shaved ice from a poolside mini bus, and an oceanfront pizza oven for delectable open-air fare.
