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WHP Global strikes up licensing deal to bring Vera Wang contemporary line to UK and Europe

WHP Global has signed a new licensing deal for Vera Wang that will see the launch of an “advanced contemporary” ready-to-wear line across the UK and Europe. The New York-based brand management firm has struck up the deal with the Batra Group, which has just launched its new luxury division. The agreement, initially reported on by WWD, marks the...

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Botter duo strengthens G-Star Raw as creative directors

G-Star Raw has appointed Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo and designers behind Dutch fashion label Botter, as creative directors, according to Business of Fashion (BOF). The duo has been working at the denim brand since last year on the reintroduction of the ‘Raw Research’ line and the main collections for menswear and...

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Is Authentic mulling a Guess takeover bid?

Media speculation over Authentic Brands Group potentially launching a bid for Guess Inc. began circulating yesterday, helping to boost shares for the US clothing brand and sparking a possible bidding war. Following Bloomberg’s report on the potential of a rival bid by Authentic, Guess shares were up 17 percent in afternoon trading on Thursday,...

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Rag & Bone to expand into watches under new Sequel licensing deal

Rag & Bone is set to explore a new division. As part of a new five-year licensing deal with Sequel, the New York brand will be developing a line of premium watches under the watchful eye of its parent companies, Guess and WHP Global. Sequel, a subsidiary of Timex Group, has already been a long-term licensee partner to Guess, working with the...

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WHP Global plans acquisition of Guess

The US fashion company Guess Inc. could soon have a new majority owner. On Monday, the apparel retailer announced it had received a non-binding acquisition proposal from the US brand management firm WHP Global LLC. The prospective buyer, whose portfolio already includes brands like Vera Wang, G-Star, and Lotto, is offering 13.00 dollars (11.90...

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Guess and WHP strike licensing deal for Rag & Bone accessories

Guess and WHP Global, the joint owners of Rag & Bone, have partnered with Signal Brands on a five-year licensing deal for the New York label’s accessory line. The agreement intends to develop and further expand Rag & Bone’s handbags and small leather goods category. It further underlines the brand’s commitment to global expansion, a press...

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WHP completes the acquisition of Vera Wang fashion brand

New York based brand management firm WHP has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the iconic Vera Wang fashion brand, which was announced in December last year. WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer . As part of the transaction, Vera Wang will continue in her role as...

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WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer

New York-based brand management firm WHP Global has signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the fashion brand Vera Wang. As part of the agreement, the founder and chief creative officer of her eponymous brand Vera Wang will remain in her role and join WHP Global as a shareholder to further drive the brand’s future...

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FFI Global to develop kids clothing line for G-Star brand

WHP Global has announced a long-term licensing agreement with FFI Global to expand the G-Star brand offering in the children's apparel market. The company said in a media release that the partnership will leverage FFI Global's expertise and extensive market reach to introduce a fresh new line of innovative children's clothing under the G-Star...

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WHP Global partners with FFI Global for new G-Star kidswear line

G-Star is expanding its childrenswear offering through a partnership between WHP Global and FFI Global, WHP Global announced in a press release. The move will see G-Star leverage FFI Global’s expertise and extensive market reach. G-Star aims to target a younger generation by offering “fashion-forward and sustainable clothing options for kids”....

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WHP Global forms new retail operating platform to acquire Express

A conglomerate of firms, including fashion retail group WHP Global, have come together to form a new retail operating platform that has gained approval to acquire the majority of Express, Inc. operations. WHP, in collaboration with Brookfield Properties, an affiliate of Simon Property Group, and Centennial Real Estate, has established ‘Phoenix’,...

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Guess appoints Andrew Rosen as executive chair of Rag & Bone

Guess has announced the appointment of Andrew Rosen as executive chair of the Rag & Bone brand. Guess and global brand management firm WHP Global recently completed the acquisition of New York-based Rag & Bone, which operates as an independent brand within the Guess portfolio. While Guess owns the brand's operating assets, it jointly owns the...