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Kappa owner BasicNet spa confirms FY24 financials, revenue up 3.1 percent

Italian fashion group BasicNet SpA, the parent company of K-Way, Kappa and Jesus Jeans, has confirmed a consolidated revenue of 409.2 million euros for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 3.1 percent on the 396.8 million euros recorded in 2023. The Turin-based company's board of directors approved the consolidated and draft financial statements...

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K-Way returns to the UK with new store as it celebrates 60th anniversary

French outerwear brand K-Way, part of Italian group BasicNet, has returned to the UK with a new flagship store on King’s Road in London as it looks to solidify its position in the British market and as a leading player in the premium outerwear market. “This new opening is part of our European expansion journey, we see the UK as a big focus...

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K-Way parent BasicNet achieves 3.1 percent revenue growth in 2024

In a preliminary results statement, Italian fashion group BasicNet has reported revenues of 409.2 million euros, up 3.1 percent in the financial year 2024. CEO Federico Trono commented, "2024 was a greatly satisfying year for the Group, and particularly as these results were achieved within a still very complex macroeconomic environment." Owner...

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K-Way to return to London with new flagship amid international expansion

K-Way is set to return to the English capital. The Italian-French sportswear brand has revealed it will be opening a London flagship store on February 17 as part of an ongoing international expansion strategy. Located at 120 Kings Road, the 120 square metre store intends to reflect the brand’s core values, in a setting designed by architect...

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Current Jil Sander CEO to join K-Way

Luca Lo Curzio, the current chief executive officer of Jil Sander, has been appointed to the helm of K-Way, a position he will take up following the closing of Permira Funds’ strategic investment in the sportswear brand, expected to be complete in Q1 2025. Lo Curzio was described by the French brand’s joint owners, BasicNet SpA and Permira, as...

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Permira acquires 40 percent stake in outdoor lifestyle brand K-Way

Private equity firm Permira has acquired a significant minority stake in K-Way, the entire share capital of which is currently owned by BasicNet. The company said in a release that while BasicNet will hold approximately 60 percent interest in K-Way, Permira through Permira Growth Opportunities II will become a shareholder with 40 percent stake....

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K-Way to debut eyewear with Marcolin

French fashion brand K-Way, owned by Turin-based group BasicNet SpA, known for its rain jackets, is venturing into eyewear with Marcolin. K-Way has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Marcolin for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of K-Way brand sunglasses, optical frames, ski goggles and eyewear for kids. The six-year...

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K-Way partners with Bluebell Group to launch in Hong Kong

French outerwear brand K-Way is launching in the Hong Kong market in partnership with the Bluebell Group as part of its global expansion plans. K-Way, known for its windbreaker, lifestyle fashion and sportswear, will be launching its products to Hong Kong consumers with a local website, online k-way.com.hk, before opening a physical store in...

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Video: K-Way FW22 collection

In this video, fashion label K-Way has presented its FW22 collection at Milan Men's Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: K-Way, Facebook

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K-Way eyes Asia expansion

Outerwear brand K-Way could possibly be looking at a repositioning strategy in China in 2022, as it sets its sights on new markets. Following immediately on from its autumn/winter 2022 show at Milan Fashion Week, Lorenzo Boglione, vice president of sales at the brand’s parent company BasicNet Group, has said the firm plans to grow the brand...

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Saint Laurent collaborates with K-Way

French luxury label Saint Laurent has launched a collaboration with outdoor brand K-Way, available exclusively in its Saint Laurent Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles. Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello worked with K-Way to reinterpret a limited-edition bomber with a tiger print and graphic touches. The unisex model is...

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K-Way unveils first co-branding with Engineered Garments

Outdoor specialists K-Way has unveiled its first co-branded venture with New York-based brand, Engineered Garments for spring/summer 2021. The collection features a buttoned field jacket, zip-up jacket, pair of dungarees, bucket hat, and a holster bag, which “meshes functionality together with a streetwear aesthetic,” explains K-way in a press...