Bluestar Alliance Acquires Off-White LLC from LVMH

Vince Holding Corp Acquires OVO Operating Business to Build Multi-Brand Platform

August 27, 2026

Retail

Vince Holding Corp. completed the acquisition of the operating business of October’s Very Own (OVO), adding the streetwear lifestyle brand to its multi-brand retail platform. Authentic Brands Group previously acquired a majority stake in OVO’s intellectual property (OVO IP) via a newly formed subsidiary structure, with proceeds used to strengthen OVO’s operating business balance sheet.

WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group Acquire Marc Jacobs from LVMH

May 14, 2026

Retail

LVMH and WHP Global entered into a definitive agreement for WHP Global to acquire the Marc Jacobs brand from LVMH. Following closing, G-III Apparel Group will join WHP Global in owning Marc Jacobs and will acquire/operate certain parts of the brand’s global direct-to-consumer and wholesale businesses, while Marc Jacobs remains founder/creative director.

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Dickies Brand from VF Corporation

November 12, 2025

Consumer Products

Bluestar Alliance has completed the acquisition of the Dickies workwear and lifestyle brand from VF Corporation. The purchase adds a century-old heritage apparel brand to Bluestar's youth-luxury portfolio and is intended to accelerate Dickies' global expansion across new categories and markets, particularly in EMEA and APAC.

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Palm Angels

February 11, 2025

Consumer Products

Bluestar Alliance LLC has acquired luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels, adding the label to its portfolio of premium fashion and lifestyle brands. The deal furthers Bluestar's strategic expansion into the high-end streetwear and luxury fashion sectors; founder Francesco Ragazzi said he is stepping away as the brand enters a new chapter.

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Scotch & Soda

March 27, 2023

Retail

Bluestar Alliance, a New York–based brand management firm, has acquired Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda from the bankrupt entities to preserve the brand and continue operations across key markets. Terms were not disclosed; the deal follows Scotch & Soda's bankruptcy filing in the Netherlands after severe cash-flow issues and will allow Bluestar to integrate the label into its portfolio and stabilise selected retail operations.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Majority Stake in WhiteStar Asset Management

June 24, 2020

Financial Services

Clearlake Capital Group has acquired a majority stake in WhiteStar Asset Management from Pine Brook Capital Partners, partnering with WhiteStar's management team led by CEO Gibran Mahmud. The deal expands Clearlake's credit platform—bringing combined assets under management to approximately $24 billion—and positions WhiteStar to accelerate growth in CLOs and credit strategies.