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Kelly Slater’s Kering-backed brand to launch in autumn 2015

09/09/2014
Kelly Slater’s Kering-backed brand to launch in autumn 2015

Details have emerged of Kelly Slater’s new brand, after the 11-time world champion surfer announced he was to leave longtime sponsor Quiksilver in April with the backing of French luxury goods group Kering. The company, Outerknown, will be positioned “between sports and luxury”, and product will hit stores in autumn 2015. Mr Slater said: "I am...

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