G-III Apparel acquires Swiss swimwear brand
09/08/2012
G-III Apparel Group has acquired luxury
swimwear Vilebrequin for EUR85.5 million.
Headquartered in Geneva, Vilebrequin has been owned since
2007 by private equity fund Fashion Fund. It sells its products through a
network of 185 owned and franchised retail stores and shops, as well as through
select wholesale distribution. Reported sales for 2011 were EUR45.1 million.