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Twinset signs eyewear license with De Rigo

Contemporary womenswear brand Twinset is launching its first eyewear collection after signing a worldwide licensing deal with the De Rigo Group. Twinset said that Italy-based De Rigo will design, produce and distribute its branded optical frames and sunglasses, with the debut collection launching in March. De Rigo added that the eyewear line...

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Pleasedontbuy: Twinset gets on the rental fashion wagon

New York – The Italian specialty fashion brand Twinset, has just announced the launch of its 'Pleasedontbuy' initiative, a series of capsule collections available only for rent. Twinset, owned by the investment firm Carlyle, will officially make available its new capsule collection next September: Pleasedontbuy, a fashion range just available...

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Twinset plots global expansion to become an international brand

London - Twinset has unveiled its expansion strategy for Twinset Milano, the new name of its main line and its campaign for Spring/Summer 2018 following its acquisition by private equity firm Carlyle Group, which sees the brand opening its first store in London in spring 2018. The brand’s new expansion strategy, sees Twinset focusing on growing...

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UPDATE: Twinset appoints new creative directors, launches menswear

London - Italian apparel label Twinset has unveiled its new corporate brand image, appointed two new creative directors and is set to launch menswear following its acquisition by US private equity firm Carlyle Group. Twinset's main product line has been rebranded as Twinset Milano, to underline the brand's Italian roots. In addition, Twinset has...

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Carlyle Group takes full control of Twinset

US private equity group Carlyle Group has strengthened its position in Italian fashion brand Twinset by buying the remaining 10 percent stake from founder Simona Barbieri, to increase its stake from 90 percent to 100 percent. The Carlyle Group sees Twinset as a “key investment” in the European fashion and apparel sector, in 2012 it bought 72...