Exor is to invest 541 million euros, valuing the Christian Louboutin brand at 2.2 billion euros.
The acquisition of Jil Sander points to the strength and ambition of the Italian fashion group, as founder Renzo Rosso touts the brand’s growth potential and the creative direction of Lucie and Luke Meier.
The Italian fashion group OTB is taking control of 100 percent of the Jil Sander brand.
Manzanita Capital will continue to hold a minority stake in the business. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Private equity giant L Catterton and family holding Financière Agache took a majority stake in the 250-year-old German footwear maker.
Under the terms of the partnership, the luxury conglomerate will take over distribution of the Armand de Brignac prestige Champagne brand, commonly know as Ace of Spades.
The French ready-to-wear label has been acquired by French entrepreneur Thierry Le Guénic.
With a recent change of ownership, struggling high-street retailers are also looking at the online marketplace model for an answer.
Founder of Savigny Partners, Mallevays is a prominent figure on Europe’s luxury M&A scene.
Baozun is one of the largest service partners that help an increasing number of luxury brands execute their e-commerce strategies in China.
The online giant has bought the inventory and intellection property of Topshop, Topman, HIIT Brands and Miss Selfridge — but not the physical stores.
In December, the British retailer bought the San Jose, Calif.-based Shoe Palace.
Founded in Marseille 2010, Just Over the Top is best known for its light down jackets.
A formal offer has not been submitted yet.
The pure-play online giant has made a habit of buying struggling British high street retailers at knockdown prices, and moving their businesses online.
