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Sean 'Diddy' Combs buys back bankrupt label Sean John for 7.5 million dollars

Music and fashion mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has regained ownership of Sean John, saving it from bankruptcy. Diddy’s winning bid came as three other companies vied for the rights to the ailing clothing brand. “I launched Sean John in 1998 with the goal of building a premium brand that shattered tradition and introduced Hip Hop to high-fashion on a...

Business

P. Diddy wants to buy back bankrupt Sean John line

Billboard has reported that P. Diddy is looking to buy back his Sean John fashion line from the brand’s bankrupt owner. Diddy had sold most of the apparel line to Global Brands Group in 2016, but this summer GBG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the devastating blow they took from COVID-19. The affiliate of GBG that controls Sean John filed...

Fashion Featured

Sean Combs launches womenswear collaboration with Missguided

Sean ‘P.Diddy' Combs has unveiled Sean John’s debut womenswear collaboration with UK fast-fashion retailer, Missguided. The 117-piece Sean John x Missguided collection, inspired by the history of the brand and its music heritage, includes everything from velour to nylon to sweat fabrics, explains the online retailer. Launching on September 29,...

Design

Jeff Tweedy promoted at Sean John

American fashion and lifestyle label Sean John, founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs, has announced the promotion of Jeff Tweedy to President of the company, effective immediately. Tweedy, who most recently served as executive vice president, has worked at Sean John since 1998 and in his new role he will be responsible for all aspects of the company's...

Fashion

GBMI signs Sean John license

Fashion footwear specialist Global Brand Marketing Inc has inked a licensing agreement with US sportswear brand Sean John. GMBI will exclusively design, develop, manufacture and globally distribute the label's footwear for men, women and children. The new summer 2008 collection, which will include dressy, casual and athletic styles, will be...

Fashion

Puffywear for girls

Watch out, Sean John boys. The girls are on the make. Sean 'P.Diddy' Combs is finally launching his womenswear line. After having cancelled the launch three times as his menswear collection Sean John became increasingly successful, the CFDA award winner is now finally ready to dress women. "I want women to come into my world," he told WWD. "This...

Fashion

P. Diddy's women

Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, has his eye on the prize. Or rather, on the CFDA Womenswear Award. Having won the CFDA for menswear last June, he has now set his sights on the next goal. "We're going to press forward until I get that one for women's," he told Women's Wear Daily. The music and fashion mogul is delighted to have found Jenny La Fata to...