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Quartz Co. buys Want Les Essentiels

Want Les Essentiels has a new owner. The Canadian brand has been acquired by the Robert brothers, Jean-Philippe, François-Zavier, and Guillame, who also owner the coat brand Quartz Company. The brand was originally founded by Byron and Dexter Peart, who sold the brand in 2017 after 15 years in business. They originally sold their stake to Mark...

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Canadian brand Want Les Essentiels explores pop-up retail with Fred Segal on Sunset

When brands choose to launch a pop-up experience, many might opt to rent out a space designated for pop-up events for a period of time. However, Want Les Essentiels, the Canadian brand focusing on creating sustainable pieces featuring minimal design, chose to set up (pop-up) shop inside the doors of Fred Segal on Sunset in Los Angeles. According...