“We focus on those direct-to-consumer brands,” Holtz said. “They’re the ones consumers are most excited about, but they’re also the hardest for those consumers to access. A lot of these brands don’t have stores.” trib.al/4pOT6Zw

“Social media has really skyrocketed the acceptance level [of men’s makeup]. So many young kids are seeing that it's fun and OK to be yourself, to play with makeup and use it as an art form.” trib.al/LOJrfwM

“Since we invested in Highsnobiety, Virgil Abloh became head of menswear at Louis Vuitton, and Burberry brought on Riccardo Tisci, and the sneaker market has just been exploding — it will remain a big category and a great category for luxury.” trib.al/2PRobZD

With its beauty-dedicated Instagram account, Gucci is following in the footsteps of other fashion brands, like Chanel and YSL, interested in expanding their beauty footprint and content. trib.al/UKdDroh

In the past week, Burberry has utilized the streetwear-approved drop model, sold an exclusive collection through Instagram and WeChat, and partnered with Highsnobiety for a creative takeover of its social channels and web presence. trib.al/sXp9B9Z