William Rast
Express Closing 106 Stores as It Plans for Rebirth After Bankruptcy
The specialty retailer is sorting out its future with plans to trim stores and sell its sustainably minded…
William Rast, Joe’s Jeans Headed to New Owners
Yehuda Shmidman, the ex-CEO of Sequential, now owns William Rast and Joe's Jeans, the latter in partnership…
Jessica Simpson Takes Back Her Brand as Sole Bidder
The singer and actress offered $65 million for the 62.5 percent stake in the business she didn't already own.
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William Rast Taps Country Artist Brett Young as Brand Ambassador
Young will be featured alongside model Stella Maxwell in the fall ads.
Justin Timberlake’s William Rast Line to Get Shop on Gilt
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William Rast Expands Distribution Footprint
William Rast, a division of Sequential Brand Group, is broadening its distribution to national department…
One Jeanswear Group Enters William Rast Licensing Agreement
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. entered into a long-term licensing agreement with One Jeanswear Group to expand…
Singer Tori Kelly Named the New Face of William Rast
Sequential Brands Group named rising singer-songwriter Tori Kelly as the new face and ambassador of its…
Sequential Brands CEO on Joe’s Jeans and Brand Expansion
Sequential Brands has been making industry news with its record of creating impressive growth in brands…
William Rast Boots Up for Fall ’15
Justin Timberlake-approved footwear will land in stores in time for the Fall ’15 shopping season. William…
FN Platform Takeaways: 3 Cool Brands to Watch
Some brands exude comfort or luxury, others have an air of coolness about them. Vamp editors narrowed down…
Cobblers Kitchen Licensed for William Rast Sneakers
The product will be introduced for fall at specialty retailers and will mark Cobblers' entry into the…
William Rast to Add Elevated Label
The 45-piece men’s and women’s offering will center around denim and leather and be targeted to high-end…