Fashion Investments and M&A

Date: October 2017
Buyer: L Catterton
Target: Caro Cuore
Business: Argentinian lingerie and fashion brand
Value: Undisclosed
Details: L Catterton has joined with other investors to acquire Caro Cuore in Argentina.

Date: September 2017
Buyer: Marquee Brands
Target: BCBG brands
Business: Women’s fashion
Value: US$108m
Details: Brands including BCBGMaxAzria, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger acquired from BCBG Max Azria Global Holdings.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: Marquee Brands
Target: BCBG brands
Business: Women’s fashion
Value: US$108m
Details: Brands including BCBGMaxAzria, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger acquired from BCBG Max Azria Global Holdings.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: BasicNet S.p.A
Target: Sebago brand
Business: Nautical footwear and clothing
Value: Undisclosed
Details: Wolverine Worldwide sells to Italian corporation.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: Aldo
Target: Camuto Group
Business: Footwear and accessories
Value: Undisclosed
Details: Canadian footwear company confirms the Camuto family will continue to own and operate the Camuto apparel business.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: RZC Investments
Target: Rapha
Business: Cycling lifestyle brand
Value: Undisclosed
Details: Private equity firm run by heirs to Walmart fortune, Steuart and Tom Walton, acquires a majority stake in British brand.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: Old Mutual Global Investors
Target: The Hut Group
Business: Online retailer
Value: £125m
Details: A further funding round values the online business at £2.5b.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: Temasek
Target: Stone Island
Business: Fashion retailer
Value: Undisclosed
Details: Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund acquires 30% stake complementing investments in Farfetch, Moncler and Dufry.

Date: August 2017
Buyer: MK Direct
Target: Envie de Fraise
Business: Maternity clothing
Value: Undisclosed
Details: Eurazeo portfolio company acquires private equity backed Paris based brand.

Date: July 2017
Buyer: Michael Kors
Target: Jimmy Choo
Business: Luxury footwear and accessories
Value: US$1.2bn
Details: Exit for JAB Luxury the investment arm of Germany’s billionaire Reimann family.