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Style Capital Exits LuisaViaRoma: Sources
The Italian private equity firm has sold the 40 percent stake it has held since 2021 with current CEO Tommaso…
BasicNet to Acquire Beachwear Specialist Sundek
The move closely follows the publicly traded, Turin-based company's deal to acquire Woolrich, further…
What’s Next for Prada Group, Versace?
With the Prada Group's acquisition of Versace now done, a new chapter opens for the Milan-based brand…
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Prada, Versace Deal Completed
In April, the Prada Group revealed the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for an enterprise value of…
BasicNet Inks Deal to Acquire Woolrich Europe
The enterprise value is set at 90 million euros.
Missoni May Soon Become Part of the Authentic Brands Portfolio: Sources
After talks to buy Marc Jacobs by the New York-based brand management and marketing firm ended, it turned its…
Outerwear Brand Add Acquired by Fashion-tech Company Space 2000
The new owner plans to open a new showroom and offices in Milan by the end of 2025.
Hermès Takes Minority Stake in Italy’s Lanificio Colombo to Bolster Vertical Integration
The French luxury group deepens control of its textile supply chain with a 15 percent stake in the cashmere…
Spiritual Gangster Owner Unified Commerce Group Gets Investment Partner
The L.A.-based brand operator that also owns Greats and Böhme is partnering with Back Forty as its "deal…
LVMH’s Marc Jacobs Talks With Authentic Collapse: Sources
LVMH was said to be in discussions to sell the designer business to the brand management firm.
Influencer Marketing Firm Ykone Group Acquires Stake in Atlas Agency
The firm took a 25 percent stake in Switzerland's premium talent management player.
After 55 Years in Germany, ISPO Munich Moving to Amsterdam
After several years of declining numbers of exhibitors and visitors, ISPO Munich, one of the world's biggest…
Eyewear Firm House of Modo Gets Minority Investment
Valiant Asset Management Ltd. has invested $100 million in the company, which owns the Italia Independent…
Fashion Tries to Hold Tight in a Whirlwind of Change
Dealmakers expect to keep busy as the industry consolidates to buttress against bigger competitors, higher…
Italy’s Brandart, Leader in Luxury Packaging, Wants to Own the Visual Merchandising and Retail Event Space
As the Lombardy-based firm reveals its takeover of lighting scenography leader Terotecna, its CEO said the…