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Decoding Ann Demeulemeester's return to her namesake label

When Ann Demeulemeester quietly exited her namesake label in 2013 she kept the most important asset: her name. Unlike designers Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, Roland Mouret (until he bought it back), Calvin Klein, Halston and Thierry Mugler, Demeulemeester closed the industry door behind her but didn’t throw away the key. It was fashion’s unrelentless...

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Ann Demeulemeester might get new owner

Last week, FashionUnited reported that Ann Demeulemeester and its creative director Sébastian Mulier were parting ways. Now, it looks like the brand might potentially be under new leadership in the coming future. WWD has reported that Italian retailer Antonioli is in preliminary talks to acquire the Antwerp-based label. Antonioli owner Claudio...