Jul 13, 2007
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J. Lindeberg AB has landed in the hands of Proventus, a private equity firm in Sweden, and Swedish financier Stefan Engstrom, according to DNRnews.com.
Engstrom will be replacing Arnt Jakobsen as CEO.
Lindeberg himself appears pleased with the deal as he:
“was determined not to suffer the same fate as Helmut Lang and Roland Mouret—designers who lost the right to market under their own names—and actively recruited the new investors to take over J. Lindeberg on terms more favorable to him.”
The brand was previously owned by independent investors and groups who Lindeberg clashed with over direction of the brand.
Lindebergs new role will allow to focus on the creative aspects of the business.
J. Lindeberg AB Changes Hands [DNR]
J. Lindeberg AB has landed in the hands of Proventus, a private equity firm in Sweden, and Swedish financier Stefan Engstrom, according to DNRnews.com.
Engstrom will be replacing Arnt Jakobsen as CEO.
Lindeberg himself appears pleased with the deal as he:
"was determined not to suffer the same fate as Helmut Lang and Roland Mouret—designers who lost the right to market under their own names—and actively recruited the new investors to take over J. Lindeberg on terms more favorable to him."
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Jul 13, 2007
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Issey Miyake has launched a new scent now available exclusively at Nordstrom:
“Water continues to change its course and gain power with , a new fragrance that is both captivating and invigorating. The masculinity and warmth of INTENSE illustrates water’s force like never before and represents the epitome of power and elegance.”
INTENSE is follow-up to the popular L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme which was released in 1994. The new scent will arrive in the same iconic packaging as the original.
Prices will range from $54 for 2.5 oz to $74 for 4.2 oz.
Issey Miyake has launched a new scent now available exclusively at Nordstrom:
"Water continues to change its course and gain power with , a new fragrance that is both captivating and invigorating. The masculinity and warmth of INTENSE illustrates water's force like never before and represents the epitome of power and elegance."
INTENSE is follow-up to the popular L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme which was released in 1994. The new scent will arrive in the same iconic packaging as the original.
Prices will range from $54 ... Read More
Jul 13, 2007
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DNR.com reports that Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington is launching a premium line of t-shirts and hoodies.
The line called Ve’cel is set to launch for Holiday ‘07 and Spring ‘08. The theme of the collection is grounded in political and religious based messages with a mostly monochrome color palette.
The line will eventually be expanded to include outerwear, denim and accessories.
Look for Ve’cel in fine dept. stores retailing from $55 to $125.
Linkin Park Frontman to Launch Apparel Line [DNR]
DNR.com reports that Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington is launching a premium line of t-shirts and hoodies.
The line called Ve'cel is set to launch for Holiday '07 and Spring '08. The theme of the collection is grounded in political and religious based messages with a mostly monochrome color palette.
The line will eventually be expanded to include outerwear, denim and accessories.
Look for Ve'cel in fine dept. stores retailing from $55 to $125.
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