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Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James plots UK and EU expansion

Lifestyle brand Draper James, founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, has announced a new strategic partnership with PDS Limited as it looks to expand and cement its presence in the UK and the European Union. The design and supply chain management firm has been appointed to oversee Draper James’ international distribution, while further serving as...

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Tretorn collaborates with Draper James

Swedish footwear giant Tretorn is collaborating with California-based label Draper James for a second season. The Reese Witherspoon-founded brand in a statement said "last year’s collaboration was so successful that we knew that our customer would be looking for more. Tretorn is one of Reese’s favorite athletic shoe brands and an iconic look in...

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Draper James RSVP launches at Kohl's

Draper James RSVP has exclusively launched in 500 Kohl’s stores nationwide and online at Kohls.com. The spring capsule collection from actress Reese Witherspoon’s brand, Draper James, offers fans of the actress a chance to get their hand on her designs. "I’m excited to introduce our new collection with Kohl’s—Draper James RSVP! Inspired by the...

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Altair and Draper James sign optical eyewear deal

Altair Eyewear, a subsidiary of Marchon Eyewear, has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Reese Witherspoon’s Southern-inspired fashion and lifestyle brand, Draper James to design, manufacture and distribute Draper James optical product. This will mark the brand’s first ever optical collection, with eyewear set to be available to...

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Net-a-Porter to launch Draper James global exclusive

Draper James, the Southern fashion and lifestyle brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, is launching an exclusive summer capsule collection with Net-a-Porter, marking the brand’s first wholesale partnership with a global retailer. The 21-piece collection will launch in two phases, the first being tomorrow, May 10, with printed gingham...

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Reese Witherspoon sued for 5 million US dollars

London - Actress turned fashion designer Reese Witherspoon has been hit with a 5 million US dollar lawsuit as she stand accused of copying a design from jeweller Jordann Weingartner. Witherspoon’s own fashion label, known as Draper James, is being accused of copyright and trademark infringement due to the similarities between a logo featured on...

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Reese Witherspoon’s fashion line raises 10 million dollars

Draper James, a Southern-inspired lifestyle and fashion line founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, has raised 10 million pounds in its Series B financing round. The round was led by venture capital firm Forerunner Ventures, with participation from Stone Canyon Industries and existing investor JH Partners. Witherspoon’s line, which launched in...

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Reese Witherspoon launches fashion line

Actress Reese Witherspoon launched her own retail brand this week, Draper James, inspired by her Southern lifestyle. The line features clothing, bags, jewellery, home and gift items. Within hours of her e-commerce going live several pieces sold out. Named after the actress’s grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, the brand...