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Ssense seeks bankruptcy protection to block creditor-led sale

Canadian e-commerce platform Ssense has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is said to be submitting an application under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), SSense confirmed in a statement to FashionUnited on Friday. The CCAA is a federal law comparable to bankruptcy protection that allows corporations to restructure...

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Ssense makes several appointments within management team

Fashion platform Ssense has announced internal promotions across its customer, supply chain and marketing departments as the brand continues its transformation and prioritisation of operational excellence while focusing on customer experience. Christine Sio, who was previously Ssense’s vice president of customer experience, will become chief...

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Ssense names Haein Dorin as global head of partnerships

Luxury ecommerce platform Ssense has announced the appointment of Haein Dorin as global head of partnerships. Dorin joins Ssense after over five years at Highsnobiety where she most recently served as senior vice president and general manager. ‌ “I’ve been a long time admirer of Ssense’s buying direction and distinct point of view, and I’m...

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Ssense launches community-focused initiative to mark 20 years

In celebration of its 20 year anniversary, Canadian retailer Ssense has announced the launch of Ssense XX, a series of projects and initiatives designed around community and commerce. The initiative looks to spotlight both friends of the company and its collaborators through limited edition collections, retail activations and merchandise that...

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Ssense introduces cutting-edge generative AI chatbot enhancing shopper experience

Canadian fashion e-tailer Ssense has unveiled an advanced generative AI chatbot tailored to address the specific styling and shopping needs of its clientele. Ssense said its newly OpenAI plug-in revolutionises the realm of fashion and design recommendations, offering an interactive and conversational experience to users seeking personalised...

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Ssense co-founders to be honoured at CAFA 2022

The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) has revealed the official 2022 nominees for its eighth edition of the event. The nominees were announced by CAFA president Vicky Milner during a private reception at Toronto’s Design Exchange. Among the announcements, co-founders of multi-brand retailer Ssense, Rami Atallah, Firas Atallah and Bassel...

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Ssense reaches 5bn dollar valuation after first funding round since launch

Online fashion pureplayer Ssense has secured a minority investment from Sequoia Capital China, valueing the company at 5 billion Canadian dollars. The Montreal-based e-commerce giant is one of the industry’s leading online stores representing a dedicated mix of emerging talent, established streetwear and luxury. The investment is the first round...

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Online fashion platform Ssense launches dogwear

Montreal-based fashion platform Ssense is expanding its product offering with the launch of dogwear. Brands featuring in the new assortment, which will span harnesses, leashes, collars, sweaters, collar charms and more, include 032c, Ashley Williams, Burberry, Heron Preston, Marine Serre, Moncler Genius, Paul Smith, Stutterheim, Versace, and...

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Marine Serre launches menswear

It's good to be Marine Serre right now. The designer has seen a meteoric rise to success in a very short amount of time. She recently won the LVMH prize and has seen a growing list of stockists, a very impressive feat for a designer whose only had her collection for three seasons. In the wake of a growing menswear market, the designer has...

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Off-White and Ssense team for exclusive collection

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White and the e-retailer Ssense have joined forces once again for an imaginative new line. The exclusive collection features items with graphics meant to be an extension of Abloh’s Cutting Room Floor exhibit - which serves as a recreation of his home studio in Chicago. The installation appeared at Ssense’s brick and mortar...

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Polyvore shutting down after acquisition

Montreal-based fashion site Ssense has acquired social-commerce website, Polyvore, from Oath Inc. a subsidiary of Verizon Communications, and has confirmed that it will be shutting down the site with immediate effect. On the Polyvore blog the website stated: “Ssense will welcome our Polyvore community into their platform starting today. While...