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Financial firm B. Riley launches fashion brand portfolio

B. Riley Financial has invested 116.5 million dollars in acquiring the majority ownership of six fashion brands: Catherine Malandrino, English Laundry, Joan Vass, Kensie Girl, Limited Too, and Nanette Lepore. The financial firm has also agreed to invest in Bluestar Alliance’s recently announced acquisition of surf apparel and accessories brand...

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Nanette Lepore partners with Bluestar Alliance

New York-based designer Nanette Lepore is partnering with brand management company, Bluestar Alliance to expand her namesake contemporary label globally. The joint venture will see Bluestar Alliance, which specialises in licenses, supporting and maintaining Nanette Lepore’s currently licensing that is in place, including swim, home, and L’Amour...

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Nanette Lepore launches teen-focused line

Fashion designer Nanette Lepore, who is known for her flirty, feminine silhouettes, is launching her first teen-focused line, l'amour nanette lepore. The line, which will be exclusive to jcpenney, has been inspired by her teenage daughter Violet and will be reminiscent of the American designer's signature style with a youthful twist. The brand...

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Nanette Lepore opens in London

US designer Nanette Lepore has opened a boutique on London's Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill. It is the designer's first European outlet. "London is huge for me. It's such an important market and centre of commerce. I have a real passion for this city, and I really want London customers to love this store," Lepore told WWD. The Notting Hill...