A$AP Rocky is rumored to be collaborating with an “iconic denim brand” for his own collection. Meanwhile, Net-a-Porter has finally been sold to its Italian rival, Yoox SpA.
-In his latest interview with Complex magazine, rapper A$AP Rocky hints that a fashion collaboration may be on the horizon — with a denim focus. Rocky’s previously done a streetwear collaboration with Black Scale and a sneaker collab with Jeremy Scott. [MTV Style]
-Net-a-Porter has finally found a new home with its Italian rival Yoox SpA, and will be traded on the Italian stock exchange — putting to bed rumors that the online retailer would be bought by Amazon. [Business of Fashion]
-Tennis players always get the best athletic gear: Adidas has announced a collaboration with Y-3, for a line that will debut at Roland Garros (a k a the French Open) in May. [WWD]
-British designers Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley have been employing their genius at Marc Jacobs for the past year and a half — but now the fashionistas and real life BFFs are leaving the company to start their own. Hillier Bartley, a luxury brand, will hit stores in August. [Telegraph]
-Menswear continues to take on a life of its own, with the latest figures estimating that menswear alone will bring in $40 billion in sales by 2019. [Complex]