When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.

As athletes and spectators marvel at, not one, but two men smashing the once-thinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportsgear maker Adidas AG also has reason to celebrate.

The sequel brings back the flash and fashion of the original film but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape.

Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to start transitioning your wardrobe from winter into the current season. That doesn’t necessarily mean put away all sweaters and coats, because as we know spring can…