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Hackett London reveals new logo

British menswear brand Hackett London, part of global fashion group AWWG, has unveiled a new logo inspired by “the contemporary simplicity of elegant men”. The new Hackett logo has been designed to capture “the essence of a brand that is looking towards the future for inspiration, without losing sight of its heritage or history,” explains the...

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Hackett London renews long-term partnership with Aston Martin

British menswear brand Hackett London has renewed its long-standing partnership with Aston Martin and will be the official supplier for its new Formula One team. The extension of the licensing contract with Aston Martin Lagonda until 2024, marks 20-years of collaboration and comes as the luxury automotive group returns to Formula One after more...

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Brexit, a double edge sword for Hackett

London - Hackett London has shared mixed views on how Brexit might affect its sales in the coming months. If at first the upscale menswear label warned on the negative effects that the UK’s exit from the EU, now it reveals weak pound has turned out to be a boon for its business. The British label, founded in 1979 from a stall in Portobello Road,...

Retail

Hackett London opens first store in Tokyo

British men's wear label Hackett London has opened its debut store in Tokyo, Japan. The new store is located in the heart of the new retail district at 5-2-1 Ginza, in Chuo-ku and spans a total of 330 square meters. Divided across two floors, the first store offers Hackett London's entire range and features a area dedicated to personal...

Business |REPORT

Hackett London FY15 turnover rises 8.7 percent

Hackett London has announced that its consolidated turnover for the year ended March 31, 2015 increased by 8.7 percent to 165million euros (179.5 million dollars) from 152 million euros (165.4 million dollars) last year. The company has attributed the increase in turnover to growth in both - retail and wholesale channels. Retail sales witnessed...

Retail

Gunwharf Quays adds premium fashion brands

Outlet centre the Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth has signed up premium fashion brands Michael Kors and Hackett London. US lifestyle and accessories brand Michael Kors will open a 3,669 square foot store on September 3. The brand’s fourth outlet in the UK will house its womenswear, menswear, shoes, fragrances, cosmetics and accessory ranges. While...

Retail

Hackett expanding with new Bluewater store

Luxury British menswear brand Hackett London is set to open its second standalone store outside of London at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. The menswear retailer has acquired a 2,701 square foot store located on the Lower Guildhall, adjacent to House of Fraser, Russell & Bromley, Jack Wills and Tommy Hilfiger, which the brand calls “...

Business

Potential sale of Pepe Jeans and Hackett rumored to begin this week

This week could see the start of financial negotiations for the sale of Pepe Jeans Group, which controls labels Pepe Jeans and Hackett London, valued between 700 million euros and 800 million euros. According to French newspaper,Les Echos, the company's shareholders, which include investment firms Torreal, Artá Capital, L Capital, are set to...

Design

Potential sale of Pepe Jeans and Hackett rumored to begin this week

This week could see the start of financial negotiations for the sale of Pepe Jeans Group,which controls labels Pepe Jeans and Hackett London, valued between 700 million euros and 800 million euros. According to French newspaper, Les Echos, the company's shareholders, which include investment firms Torreal, Artá Capital, L Capital, are set to...

Fashion

Hackett London annual pre-tax profits increase 74 percent

REPORT_ Luxury British label Hackett London reported a 74 percent increase in pre-tax profits, up 6.8 million pounds from 3.9 million pounds for the year to March 31, 2014, as the group continues its ongoing international expansion scheme. Turnover for the menswear brand increased 9.5 percent,to 107 million pounds from 97.7 million pounds thanks...

Design

Hackett London sets up flagship shop on Regent Street

Premium and causal men's wear brand Hackett London will be joining US brand J.Crew on Regent Street, as the brand is set to open its biggest flagship store to date tomorrow morning. The new store will offer 830 square meters of selling space, spreading over three floors and is occupying the previous Ferrari brand store. “We’ve grown up — and we...