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Inside Gordon Brothers’ ‘Asset-Light’ Strategy to Rejuvenate the Laura Ashley Brand

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But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee. The deal was managed by Gordon Brothers Brand Division, which had spent the previous four years revitalizing Laura Ashley after its 2020 bankruptcy.

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LVMH Sells Off-White to Brand Management Firm Bluestar

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LVMH has sold the luxury streetwear brand Off-White to brand management company Bluestar Alliance. LVMH took a majority stake in the label in 2021 , agreeing to increase its stake over time to 60% , with brand founder Virgil Abloh retaining the remaining 40%. Financial details were not disclosed.

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Bluestar Alliance Buys Scotch & Soda’s U.S. Business

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An affiliate of brand management company Bluestar Alliance has purchased the U.S.-based based wholesale and retail business assets of the Scotch & Soda brand, which will allow its products to be sold in retail stores across the country. and global fashion brands including Hugo Boss , G-Star and Escada.

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Forever 21 Finds New Home at JCPenney

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A new range of Forever 21 fashions has debuted at 100 JCPenney stores across the U.S. The brands also share owners. Simon Property Group bought Forever 21 out of bankruptcy in partnership with fellow mall operator Brookfield Asset Management and brand management firm Authentic Brands Group in February 2020.

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WHP Looks Beyond Toys ‘R’ Us with $375M Investment from Ares

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Brand management firm WHP Global has received a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the private equity group of Ares Management Corporation to fuel its next wave of brand acquisitions. The transaction values WHP at $1.6 this summer.

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Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

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Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global , owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us , Babies ‘R’ US and Anne Klein brands, among others. The deal includes plans to acquire “multiple” fashion brands as well as the expanded monetization of the Express brand through global licensing partnerships.

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Indonesian designers discuss the rise of modest fashion at NYFW

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The latest modest fashion trends were on full display at New York Fashion Week, where six Indonesian designers were invited to present a total of 60 looks under the “Indonesia Now” banner. The rise of modest fashion. So modest fashion is very important in our circles,” she noted. Decoding fashion.