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Chanel buys swimwear brand Orlebar Brown

Chanel has announced the acquisition of Orlebar Brown, the British luxury swimwear brand. The label was purchased from a series of shareholders, including investor Piper and the company’s founder Adam Brown. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are delighted to welcome Orlebar Brown to Chanel”, said Philippe Blondiaux, Chanel’s...

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Is Orlebar Brown headed for a 50 million pound sale?

London - Luxury British swimwear label Orlebar Brown, is preparing to make a splash in unchartered waters as it reportedly gears up for a 50 million pound sale. The high-end label, best known for its tailored swimming trunks favored by the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Michael Fassbender and David Gandy, is said to have hired business advisors from...

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Tumi teams with Orlebar Brown for travel collaboration

New Jersey-based manufacturer Tumi just teamed up with a British brand for a new travel collection. Pairing with Orlebar Brown, the two have launched an exclusive capsule entitled Tumi by Orlebar Brown. Bringing together the two brand’s signature styles, the collection infuses Tumi’s laidback style along with Orlebar Brown’s beach-inspired vibe....

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Orlebar Brown x Emilio Pucci

Swimwear brand Orlebar Brown has teamed up with Italian fashion label Emilio Pucci on a 20-piece capsule collection for men and women for spring 2015. Featuring heavily patterned items and vibrant colours, drawing inspiration from Riviera glamour, the collection includes tailored swim shorts with small, tightly-formatted geometric pattern...