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One Jeanswear Group appoints Chris Waldeck as CEO

One Jeanswear Group (OJG), a subsidiary of Premier Brands Group Holdings, has appointed Chris Waldeck as its chief executive officer, effective October 6, 2025. Waldeck is a veteran executive with over 30 years of experience in leading global fashion and consumer brands, and he most recently served as president and co-chief operating officer of...

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Nine West Holdings files amended bankruptcy plan

Nine West Holdings Inc, which recently got rid of its footwear brands to focus on jewelry and accessories, has filed an amended Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan of reorganization, which will reduce its pre-bankruptcy debt obligations by over 1 billion US dollars. “Following the successful sale of our Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag...

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Kohl’s to debut Nine West’s women’s clothing range

Kohl’s has announced that through a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Nine West, the company will debut a new women’s apparel collection, in addition to Nine West footwear, handbags and outerwear. “We’re excited to bring Nine West, a brand synonymous with fashion and sophistication, to Kohl’s customers nationwide,...

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Authentic Brands Group completes Nine West, Bandolino acquisition

Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG), has announced the completion of Nine West and Bandolino acquisition from Nine West Holdings, Inc. Through this purchase, the company said, ABG increases its footwear and accessories business to over 2 billion dollars in global retail sales, further establishing its position as a leader in the fashion footwear...

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ABG Group acquires Nine West for 340 million dollars

Nine West Holdings Inc. has sold its Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag brands at auction to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for 340 million dollars. ABG, the brand development and marketing company that owns numerous fashion brands including Juicy Couture, Jones New York and Judith Leiber, was named the successful bidder in the auction...

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Is Nine West at the brink of bankruptcy?

Nine West Holdings Inc. and its creditors are said to be getting closer to nailing a deal to restructure the fashion chain’s 1.5 billion debt. Nine West would seek Chapter 11 court protection with a restructuring plan agreed upon in advance by its creditors, said the same sources. The goal is to file before a March 15 interest payment, they...

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Nine West retains Lazar amid capital structure solutions

Nine West Holdings, Inc. announced that it has retained Lazard as its investment banker to proactively evaluate a long-term capital structure solution for the company. The company has no near-term debt maturities, and is in compliance with the indentures and other agreements governing its indebtedness for borrowed money, and has ample liquidity....

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Nine West to acquire Kasper Group

Nine West Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Kasper Group as it looks to expand its brand portfolio, which already includes Nine West, Anne Klein and Gloria Vanderbilt. The company revealed that it used the net proceeds from the December 2016 sale of its Easy Spirit wholesale business to purchase the Kasper Group....

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Nine West names Joel Oblonsky chief executive

Former president of Ralph Lauren’s Polo and Lauren Footwear brands, Joel Oblonsky has been named the new chief executive officer of the Nine West and Bandolino division of Nine West Holdings, Inc., effective immediately. In his role as chief executive of Nine West and Bandolino, he will be responsible for leading the business operations and...

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Designer Vince Camuto passes away, age 78

US designer Vince Camuto passed away earlier this week at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, at the age of 78. Best known for his legendary shoe designs, Camuto was one of the founders behind high street footwear chain Nine West, before it was sold in 1999 to the Jones Group for the staggering sum of 900 million dollars. Camuto first began his...

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Giles Deacon for Nine West

The Giles Deacon for Nine West capsule collection has arrived in stores. The collaborative range features bags, boots, heels and jewellery. For the collection, Deacon got inspired by his cartoon mouse Eek from the designs of the AW06 season. The collection is part of Nine West's creative platform Shoelaborations, which is platform supporting...

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Giles Deacon fashions feet

Footwear company Nine West is collaborating with fashion designer Giles Deacon on its Shoelaboration platform. With the new venture Nine West is looking for budding talent to team up with on Nine West shoes. The capsule collection, including footwear, handbags and jewellery, will debut for AW11 and celebrates Giles’ eclectic signature style....