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Leather goods manufacturer Pittards buys handbag label Hill & Friends

British handbag brand Hill & Friends has been acquired by leather goods manufacturer Pittards. Pittards said in a release that Hill & Friends brings “a distinctive aesthetic, proven pedigree, and a loyal customer base, whilst also offering the potential for material international growth” to the company. Founded in London in 2015 by Emma Hill and...

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Former Mulberry’s creative director’s label gets 1.5 million pounds funding

Hill & Friends, the luxury accessories brand launched by former Mulberry creative director Emma Hill, has received 1.5 million pounds in funding from IW Capital. The private investment house has reportedly paid 1.5 million pounds for a minority stake in the firm. According to ‘The Sunday Times’, the firm co-founded by former Mulberry marketing...