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Fashion Sector

Business news, analysis and updates on companies operating in the UK’s fashion sector.

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Stylistpick struts its stuff to secure new investment

Fashion brand Stylistpick has closed a series B fundraising round, raising $11 million (£7 million) through a group of investors.

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Trafalgar commits $5 million to fashionable Omni

Finance and advisory firm Trafalgar Capital Advisors has closed a $5 million (£3.2 million) equity line to US-listed Omni Ventures, a manufacturer of high-end fashion products.

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Schuh deal secures windfall for employees

US-based shoe and hat business Genesco has made a British acquisition with the purchase of Schuh, in a deal which provides hope for UK retailers.

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Labelux boosts fashion M&A activity

Mergers and acquisitions activity in the fashion sector maintained its surge with the purchase of English outerwear company Belstaff by Swiss luxury goods business Labelux.

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Eurazeo joins the luxury brand push

Private equity firm Eurazeo has made the latest move in the luxury fashion market by acquiring French clothing business Moncler in a deal worth £372 million.

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Graphite Capital exits Kurt Geiger 

American fashion business The Jones Group has acquired British shoe retailer Kurt Geiger in a US$350 million (£215 million) deal.

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Luxury goods group acquires Jimmy Choo

London and New York-headquartered private equity firm Towerbrook Capital Partners has secured an exit from its investment in luxury shoe business Jimmy Choo, four years after the firm paid £185 million for the company.

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Isai leads Series A investment in Boticca.com


Isai has led a £1.5 million funding round in online fashion accessories retailer Boticca.com, marking the angel fund’s first investment outside France.

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Lion Capital takes 65 per cent stake in All Saints

Fashion chain All Saints has received rescue investment from private equity firm Lion Capital in a move which has saved it from entering administration.

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Beringea invests in Monica Vinader

Venture capital firm Beringea has invested in the fashion jewellery brand Monica Vinader.

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Darwin invests in Fenn Wright Manson

Women's clothing brand Fenn Wright Manson has been acquired by Darwin Private Equity.

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Advent invests $4.5 million in farfetch

Online fashion retailer farfetch.com has secured $4.5 million (£3 million) from Advent Venture Partners.