Today, the board of directors of BasicNet spa reviewed the group's performance as of March 31, 2025. Based on the figures, aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, totalled 268.8 million euros, compared to 261.2 million euros for the first three months of the previous year (plus 2.9 percent)....
Apr 30, 2025
Few brands achieve the cultural significance that K-Way has built over six decades. The label has grown from a single product into a household name known for lightweight, waterproof jackets, and has secured a lasting presence in the fashion industry. Under the stewardship of the Italian clothing company BasicNet SpA, K-Way has expanded its...
Mar 17, 2025
Italian fashion group BasicNet SpA, the parent company of K-Way, Kappa and Jesus Jeans, has confirmed a consolidated revenue of 409.2 million euros for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 3.1 percent on the 396.8 million euros recorded in 2023. The Turin-based company's board of directors approved the consolidated and draft financial statements...
Mar 10, 2025
French outerwear brand K-Way, part of Italian group BasicNet, has returned to the UK with a new flagship store on King’s Road in London as it looks to solidify its position in the British market and as a leading player in the premium outerwear market. “This new opening is part of our European expansion journey, we see the UK as a big focus...
Mar 6, 2025
In a preliminary results statement, Italian fashion group BasicNet has reported revenues of 409.2 million euros, up 3.1 percent in the financial year 2024. CEO Federico Trono commented, "2024 was a greatly satisfying year for the Group, and particularly as these results were achieved within a still very complex macroeconomic environment." Owner...
Feb 17, 2025
K-Way is set to return to the English capital. The Italian-French sportswear brand has revealed it will be opening a London flagship store on February 17 as part of an ongoing international expansion strategy. Located at 120 Kings Road, the 120 square metre store intends to reflect the brand’s core values, in a setting designed by architect...
Feb 4, 2025
Luca Lo Curzio, the current chief executive officer of Jil Sander, has been appointed to the helm of K-Way, a position he will take up following the closing of Permira Funds’ strategic investment in the sportswear brand, expected to be complete in Q1 2025. Lo Curzio was described by the French brand’s joint owners, BasicNet SpA and Permira, as...
Nov 26, 2024
Private equity firm Permira has acquired a significant minority stake in K-Way, the entire share capital of which is currently owned by BasicNet. The company said in a release that while BasicNet will hold approximately 60 percent interest in K-Way, Permira through Permira Growth Opportunities II will become a shareholder with 40 percent stake....
Oct 28, 2024
French fashion brand K-Way, owned by Turin-based group BasicNet SpA, known for its rain jackets, is venturing into eyewear with Marcolin. K-Way has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Marcolin for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of K-Way brand sunglasses, optical frames, ski goggles and eyewear for kids. The six-year...
May 7, 2024
French outerwear brand K-Way is launching in the Hong Kong market in partnership with the Bluebell Group as part of its global expansion plans. K-Way, known for its windbreaker, lifestyle fashion and sportswear, will be launching its products to Hong Kong consumers with a local website, online k-way.com.hk, before opening a physical store in...
Jun 8, 2022
In this video, fashion label K-Way has presented its FW22 collection at Milan Men's Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: K-Way, Facebook
Jan 25, 2022
Outerwear brand K-Way could possibly be looking at a repositioning strategy in China in 2022, as it sets its sights on new markets. Following immediately on from its autumn/winter 2022 show at Milan Fashion Week, Lorenzo Boglione, vice president of sales at the brand’s parent company BasicNet Group, has said the firm plans to grow the brand...
Jan 21, 2022