The fashion industry is rarely calm. There are constant changes in the creative management positions or takeovers of large and small companies. We have summarized the most important transactions of the past few months here.
The financial details were not published in all agreements. If these are known, you will find them in the respective overhead heading.
Skechers: $ 9.4 billion
The shoe provider Skechers USA Inc. (Skechers for short) goes to the investment group 3G Capital. This pays a total of $ 9.4 billion (8.64 billion euros) and is now planning to take Skechers after taking over the takeover from the stock exchange.
Versace: 1.25 billion euros
A deal of this size was difficult to keep secret. The media had reported a possible takeover for some time before confirmation was finally made in April. The Italian fashion house Versace is therefore taken over by the Italian industry competitor Prada for 1.25 billion euros.
Seller is the American fashion group Capri Holdings. In 2023, Capri had made an agreement with the US industry competitor Tapestry about a merger. However, this was later blocked by the US market supervisory authority. After this deal failed, it was quickly speculated that Capri wanted to separate from the portfolio brands Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Kurt Geiger: 289 million British pounds
A takeover within the shoe industry: The American fashion giant Steve Madden acquired the British shoe and bag specialist Kurt Geiger for a total of around 289 million pounds (347 million euros).
Edward Rosenfeld, the CEO of Steve Madden, commented on the agreement: “We are very happy to include this acquisition Kurt Geiger London in our portfolio-a brand that has recorded exceptional growth in recent years. The differentiated and high-quality positioning in the market as well as the match with our strategic initiatives for the expansion into international markets, accessoires and in our own Retail makes this supplement to our portfolio extremely attractive. “
Dockers: $ 311 million
The fashion and media group Authentic Brands Group continues to expand its portfolio. In the first half of 2025, the group bought the Dockers brand. To do this, she paid $ 311 million (286 million euros) to the previous Dockers-Muttergesellschaft Levi Strauss & Co. The deal reflects Levi Strauss’ strategic efforts to concentrate on its own retail.
Jack Wolfskin: $ 290 million
The German outdoor outfitter Jack Wolfskin switched from American to Chinese hands. The new owner is the sporting goods provider Anta Sports Product Limited. For Jack Wolfskin, he paid $ 290 million (266 million euros) to the previous owner Topgolf Callaway Brands.
Stuart Weitzman: $ 105 million
The US group Tapestry Inc. sold the Stuart Weitzman shoe brand to the Caleres group. The price for the deal is $ 105 million (96 million euros). Tapestry originally wanted to merge with Capri Holdings Limited. However, after this project was blocked by the US market supervisory authority, both groups separated from brands. Capri Versace sold to Prada, and Tapestry now separates from Stuart Weitzman.
Le Coq Sportif
It was exciting months for the French brand Le Coq Sportif, until the decision was finally made in summer. The brand is taken over by the entrepreneur Dan Mamane. Le Coq Sportif was placed under forced administration in November 2024. A bidding process was then opened for the takeover of the brand, in which various interested parties participated.
Gerry Weber
When the Spanish Victrix Group was introduced as the new owner of the Gerry Weber brand, this came somewhat unexpected. Gerry Weber’s parent company had been in difficulty for months when it turned out that the Victrix Group would herald the new chapter of the German brand. On closer inspection, however, it turns out that Gerry Weber and the Victrix brand Punt Roma fit together well.
Twinset
The Italian fashion brand Twinset changes from the private equity fund Carlyle to Lifestyle Fund. The Boretti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco are involved in this fund.
Filippa K
The popular Filippa K fashion brand changed hands this year. The OJ Holding Sweden was available from the clothing company for an unknown amount from the Novax investment company.
Marie Forssenius, the CEO of Filippa K, said in a press release: “We look forward to a new, experienced owner with well -founded industry knowledge and a deep understanding of Scandinavian fashion. Oscar Jacobson has proven that you can build brands with a clear identity and a long -term vision. We look forward to exploring the synergies together Strengths and can lay the basis for further growth. “
The Kooples
The Swiss MF Brands Group separated from The Kooples this spring. The company sold the brand to the French group Verdoso. MF stated that they wanted to concentrate on activities that fit the group of the group. The sale showed that The Kooples did not belong. MF is the parent company of well -known brands such as Lacoste, Aigle and Gant.
Hunkemöller
The takeover of the Dutch laundry chain Hunkemöller is an exception. The company fell into the hands of a creditor. The new owner is Redwood Capital Management, a relatively unknown player in the Benelux countries. Not much is known about the circumstances of the transaction.
Tendam
The parent company of the Spanish company Tendam has a new majority shareholder. In the spring, the investment holding company MultiPly Group, based in Abu Dhabi, acquired 67.91 percent of Castellano Investments S.à Rl in spring. Financial details have not been announced, but the Spanish journal Expansión estimates the value of over one billion euros.
Palm Angels
The American fashion group Bluestar Alliance continued its shopping tour. After the company had already taken over Scotch & Soda and Off-White, the Italian label Palm Angels added its portfolio at the beginning of the year.
The takeover led to leaving the founder and former chief designer Francesco Ragazzi. “Palm Angels shaped the interface between luxury and streetwear,” he said in a statement. “Now a new chapter begins and I will step back with confidence and I wish them continued success.”
Bogner
The Munich clothing provider Willy Bogner GmbH also receives a new majority owner. In August, the investment company Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG announced that it will acquire a 60 percent participation at the fashion company. The purchase price was not mentioned. The rest of the 40 percent retains the Bogner family family. With the takeover, Katjes wants to expand his brand portfolio and now also do the “entry into the luxury segment”.
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