G-III Apparel Group Completes Acquisition of Remaining 81% Stake in Karl Lagerfeld

Revolve Acquires Majority Stake in Alexandre Vauthier

June 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Revolve Group, Inc. acquired a majority stake in French haute couture house Alexandre Vauthier and will invest six million euros over three years into the brand. The Los Angeles–based retailer said it will contribute newly purchased assets to a new business entity as it seeks to expand into luxury couture following Vauthier's recent administration proceedings; financial terms beyond the investment schedule were not disclosed.

Authentic Brands Group Completes Take-Private of Guess?

January 23, 2026

Retail

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) and Guess? have completed the transaction to take Guess? private. Authentic now owns 51% of substantially all Guess? intellectual property, while the Rolling Stockholders (including Maurice and Paul Marciano and CEO Carlos Alberini) own the remaining 49%; Guess? management continues to run the operating business and owns 100% of the operating company.

LVMH Acquires Chrome Hearts

April 7, 2024

Consumer Products

LVMH has acquired Chrome Hearts, the U.S.-based luxury lifestyle and apparel brand known for its edgy, street-inspired designs. The deal expands LVMH’s portfolio into a younger, streetwear-oriented luxury segment while leveraging Chrome Hearts’ U.S. manufacturing and retail footprint.

Ermenegildo Zegna Acquires Tom Ford International; Estée Lauder Secures TOM FORD Brand

April 28, 2023

Retail

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. acquired the remaining 85% equity interest in Tom Ford International LLC (TFI) — a stake valued at $150 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis — and will operate the TOM FORD fashion business under a long-term license from The Estée Lauder Companies. In the same transaction The Estée Lauder Companies became the sole owner of the TOM FORD brand and associated intellectual property; Zegna will run end-to-end TOM FORD FASHION (design, production, retail and wholesale) under a 20-year licensing agreement.

Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger from Cinven-Led Group

February 13, 2025

Consumer Products

Steve Madden has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based fashion footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from a group led by Cinven for an enterprise value of about £289 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions.

KKR Acquires Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic

January 2, 2024

Insurance

KKR & Co. Inc. has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire the remaining 37% of The Global Atlantic Financial Group, bringing its ownership to 100%. Global Atlantic will remain led by its existing management team and operate under the Global Atlantic brand as a wholly‑owned subsidiary of KKR, enabling closer collaboration to realize identified synergies and expand capabilities across insurance and investment solutions.