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Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.

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Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.


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Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

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Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.


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Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

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Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.


Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?


Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.


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Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

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Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.


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Artémis Acquires Courrèges

François Pinault’s holding company has completed a deal to acquire full ownership of the French house.

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Artémis Acquires Courrèges

François Pinault’s holding company has completed a deal to acquire full ownership of the French house.


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Hudson's Bay Deal Brings German Department Stores Together

Two of the most storied names in German department stores are combining in a deal orchestrated by an Austrian real estate billionaire, highlighting the pressures facing traditional retailers amid the rise of Amazon.com Inc.

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Hudson's Bay Deal Brings German Department Stores Together

Two of the most storied names in German department stores are combining in a deal orchestrated by an Austrian real estate billionaire, highlighting the pressures facing traditional retailers amid the rise of Amazon.com Inc.


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Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

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Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.


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Bluestar Challenges Authentic Brands Group for Brookstone

Authentic Brands proposed to be the so-called stalking horse bidder for Brookstone with an offer of $35 million this week, after acquiring the Nine West shoe and accessories label in June.

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Bluestar Challenges Authentic Brands Group for Brookstone

Authentic Brands proposed to be the so-called stalking horse bidder for Brookstone with an offer of $35 million this week, after acquiring the Nine West shoe and accessories label in June.


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Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.

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Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.


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Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.

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Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.