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End Clothing taken over by Apollo as part of recapitalisation plans

End Clothing has switched hands as part of an agreement by the retailer’s lenders and shareholders to recapitalise the business. It has been reported that private equity firm Apollo has taken over the company as End Clothing looks to reduce its debt. This is according to Drapers, to which End Clothing’s chief executive officer, Parker Gunderson,...

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Rick Owens partners with Swampgod on End capsule

Avant-garde designer Rick Owens has revealed a collaboration with Swampgod on a capsule to be launched through sneaker and streetwear retailer, End. In a release, the “eco-minded collection” was said to have focused on the duo’s “shared love of envelope-pushing design with an emphasis on responsibility and waste prevention”. Pieces in the...

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Asics partners with Kassl Editions on limited-edition sneakers

Asics has teamed up with cult European outerwear brand Kassl Editions to craft 30 pairs of its GEL-1090TM sneakers to be raffled by End. to support mental health charity, Mind. The partnership is a continuation of the Asics Crafts for Minds programme, which aims to reinforce the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into creating...

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End. Clothing lines up former Gucci CEO as new chair

US private equity giant Carlyle is reportedly lining up former Gucci chief executive Patrizio di Marco to become chair of British luxury, streetwear and sportswear retailer End. Clothing. Di Marco, who spent six years at the helm of Gucci before exiting in 2015, will join End.Clothing in the coming months, Sky News reports. Since leaving the...

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The Carlyle Group acquires majority stake in retailer End.

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group has acquired a majority stake in luxury, streetwear and sportswear retailer End. In a statement, The Carlyle Group said it was acquiring the stake from founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker, who will retain a “significant minority stake” and remain co-chief executives of the company. Index...

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End teams up with Saucony for brain-inspired sneakers

UK retailer End has continued its collaborative partnership with Saucony with a new take on the Azura 2000, dubbed ‘The Brain’. The sneakers draw inspiration from human anatomy, specifically, the most complex organ in the body, the brain. The retro runners have been constructed with a variety of suedes and pink hues to cultivate a textured look,...