French group Kering will acquire 30 percent of Rome-based Valentino as part of a broader partnership with Qatari investment fund Mayhoola, the company said Thursday. …
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Kering Acquires Creed, Making Its First Big Move in Beauty
Francois Henri Pinault’s Kering Beauté has made its first major acquisition for its newly established division with purchase of Creed. Kering Beauté will acquire 100 …
The Lede Company Acquires OBCM
Public relations firm The Lede Company is acquiring Olivier Bourgis Communication and Marketing, better known as OBCM. The move unites Lede, a New York-based company …
Together Group Acquires Production Company North Six
Together Group, a communications firm that owns design, tech and marketing agencies focused on luxury fashion and lifestyle, has acquired the production company North Six, …
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Acquires TCNS Clothing
The Indian company will take a 51 percent stake in the local fashion group in a deal valued at 1650 crore rupees (about $202 million). …
OTB Group Acquires Majority Stake in Leather Goods Atelier Frassineti
The Italian fashion group, which owns Diesel and Maison Margiela, announced Thursday that it has acquired a majority shareholder stake in Frassineti, a Florentine leather …
Francesca’s Acquires Loungewear Brand Richer Poorer
American boutique chain Francesca’s has acquired Richer Poorer, a 13-year-old basics and loungewear brand, the companies told BoF Monday. As a subsidiary under Francesca’s, which …
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Vince IP
Authentic Brands Group, the licensing firm that owns Barneys and Brooks Brothers among other retail names, has acquired the intellectual property behind contemporary brand Vince, …
Universal Standard Acquires Plus-Size Workwear Brand Henning
Universal Standard, the New York City-based brand known for offering products in sizes 00 to 40, has purchased plus-size workwear label Henning, the company told …
Independents Acquires Prodject, the Agency Behind the Met Gala
The Independents Group has acquired Prodject, the New York-based creative agency behind some of the hottest events in fashion and entertainment, including the Met Gala, …
Kering Eyewear Acquires Manufacturing Company UNT
In a move to shore up its position in the eyewear industry, Kering announced on Monday its eyewear division had acquired the French manufacturing company …
Arezzo & Co Acquires Italian Footwear Brand Paris Texas
The Brazilian footwear and accessories conglomerate has paid 130 million Brazilian reais ($25 million) to acquire a 65 percent share in the Milan-based shoe brand, …
L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Ganni
Ganni, the Danish mid-market label beloved by influencers and editors alike, is going global with the help of a top-tier strategic partner. L Catterton, the …
Arezzo & Co Acquires Brazilian Footwear Brand Vicenza
Brazil’s footwear and accessories giant has paid 173 million reais ($33.7 million) for one of the country’s largest independent shoe brands. The sale comprises 60 …
P&G Beauty Acquires Textured Hair Brand Mielle Organics
Mielle Organics, the textured hair care brand founded in 2014 by husband and wife team Monique and Melvin Rodriguez, has been acquired by P&G Beauty, …
Frasers Group Acquires Gieves & Hawkes
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc bought Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes, adding one of the best-known names in British suit making to its wide …
Estée Lauder Acquires Tom Ford in $2.8 Billion Deal; Designer May Exit at End of 2023
After months of speculation, Estée Lauder Cos. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to buy the Tom Ford brand in a $2.8 billion deal. The …
Victoria’s Secret Acquires Adore Me
The lingerie giant will pay $400 million in cash up front for the direct-to-consumer brand in an effort to improve its digital offering. “Adore Me …
ThirdLove Acquires Gen-Z Underwear Brand Kit Undergarments
The direct-to-consumer bra startup, known for its wide assortment of sizes, will relaunch Kit Undergarments on the ThirdLove website Tuesday, the company announced Monday, Apr. …
Singapore’s Love Bonito Acquires Activewear Label Butter
The deal follows the fashion brand’s Series C funding round last year which raised $50 million and was led by Chinese venture capital firm Primavera. …