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Golden Goose gains strategic investment from Blue Pool Capital

Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its majority ownership. CEO Silvio Campara welcomed Blue Pool as a strategic partner, highlighting…
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Kim Kardashian’s Skky Partners acquires minority stake in UK-based skincare brand

SKKY Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons, made a “significant” minority investment in luxury skincare brand 111Skin. This investment aims to support 111Skin’s expansion of its direct-to-consumer operations. It also aims to enhance its presence in Asia and North America, although exact financial terms remain undisclosed. Founded in…
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Gucci owner sells €837m stakes in Paris properties to private equity firm Ardian

Kering, the luxury group behind Gucci and Saint Laurent, has sold 60% of its stakes in three prime Paris properties to French private equity firm Ardian for €837m. The properties, located in Place Vendôme and Avenue Montaigne, house flagship stores for Balenciaga, Valentino, and Boucheron. Kering will retain 40% ownership and secure its brands’ continued…
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Prada explores acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings

Prada is evaluating a potential acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings, with Citi acting as its adviser. Capri Holdings has engaged Barclays to identify potential buyers for Versace, attracting interest from private equity funds and other fashion groups. This development follows Tapestry’s decision in November to abandon its $8.5bn acquisition deal for Capri, the parent…
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Fashion brand True Religion acquired by Acon Investments

True Religion announced on Tuesday that private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in the company. SB360 Capital Partners, chaired by American Eagle’s CEO Jay Schottenstein, also took part in the deal. True Religion stated that the acquisition would support the expansion of its product range and global presence. The US-based clothing…