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WHP completes the acquisition of Vera Wang fashion brand

New York based brand management firm WHP has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the iconic Vera Wang fashion brand, which was announced in December last year. WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer . As part of the transaction, Vera Wang will continue in her role as...

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Kering sells majority stake in three prime real estate assets to Ardian

Paris – Luxury group Kering (Gucci, Saint Laurent) has signed an agreement with investment firm Ardian for the sale of 837 million euros worth of real estate assets in Paris, the company announced Wednesday. The portfolio of assets, in which Kering will retain a 40 percent stake, includes the Hôtel de Nocé on Place Vendôme and two buildings on...

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JCPenney and Sparc Group merge portfolios to form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and Sparc Group have merged to form a new organization, Catalyst Brands, creating a portfolio of six retail banners. The combined group was formed in an all-equity transaction between JCPenney and Sparc Group, with shareholders Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corporation, Authentic Brands Group and Shein. The company said in a release...

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Kapital sale to LVMH raises stakes for artisanal fashion independence

LVMH-backed L Catterton's acquisition of Kapital, a Japanese clothing brand celebrated for its artisanal denim and Americana-inspired designs that was founded in the 1980s, has sparked concerns among enthusiasts and industry observers. The acquisition, finalised in the second half of 2024 according to High Snobiety, came just months after...

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STL acquires couture brand Christian Lacroix

French couture brand Christian Lacroix is being acquired by Spanish company Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL). The deal is being described as a "private transaction," Vogue Business reports. The Christian Lacroix brand was previously owned by the Falic Group, which also owns US retail group Duty Free Americas. Financial terms of the deal were not...

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Hultafors Group acquires Lyngsøe Rainwear

Hultafors Group has acquired Lyngsøe Rainwear, a rainwear brand that extends and complements its offering of professional workwear and safety equipment. The company said in a release that Lyngsøe Rainwear will operate as a standalone business unit under Hultafors Group’s existing workwear brand Fristads. “We are deeply impressed with Lyngsøe...

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YMC co-founder reacquires brand from French Connection

The co-founder of YMC–also known as You Must Create–has acquired a majority share in the British fashion brand from French Connection, reinstating his position as the main shareholder. Jimmy Collins, who also serves as YMC’s chief executive officer, founded the brand in 1995 alongside the late Fraser Moss, and established it as a unisex apparel...

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‘Stronger together’: Tribute Brand acquires digital fashion fashion platform, Draup

Digital fashion platform Tribute Brand has announced the acquisition of its industry peer, Draup, as part of efforts to build up and develop a new digital wearables platform, dubbed ‘fashion.fun’. The decision to snap up Draup came as a response to the waning demand for both the metaverse and luxury brands, Tribute Brand said in a release, which...

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WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer

New York-based brand management firm WHP Global has signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the fashion brand Vera Wang. As part of the agreement, the founder and chief creative officer of her eponymous brand Vera Wang will remain in her role and join WHP Global as a shareholder to further drive the brand’s future...

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Lucien Pagès PR agency joins The Independents

Marketing and communications group The Independents is continuing its expansion through the new acquisition of the French-American public relations agency, Lucien Pagès Communication. The announcement was made on the respective Instagram accounts of the two firms, where it was stated that Lucien Pagès’ ability to provide clients with end-to-end...

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Zalando intends to take over About You

Zalando intends to make an offer for e-tailer About You. Both Zalando SE and About You's parent company, the Otto Group, have confirmed the planned acquisition. Zalando aims to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for 6.50 euro per share. Summary • Zalando plans to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for €6.50 per share. • Key About...

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LVMH sells Thomas Pink to CP Brands Group and Icon Luxury Group

New York based firms CP Brands Group and Icon Luxury Group have announced the acquisition of British clothing brand Thomas Pink from its former parent company, LVMH. The deal was described by the two groups in a press release as a “joint partnership” that aims to “usher in a bold new chapter for the Thomas Pink brand”. Commenting on the move,...