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Jones Group acquires Brian Atwood shoe brand

06/06/2012
The Jones Group has announced it will acquire the Brian Atwood brand. The transaction will bring Brian Atwood's existing and future collections, including his luxury shoe collections, which have been worn by Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, Eva Mendes and Lady Gaga.

Brian Atwood will retain an ownership stake in the brand and will continue in his role as creative director and designer, with broad responsibilities over all aspects of the brand's creative direction and image.

Richard Dickson, The Jones Group president and chief executive officer of branded businesses, said:"Brian Atwood is a brilliant designer and our acquisition of his brand marks another milestone in our ongoing mission of developing The Jones Group into the leading portfolio of global fashion brands led by exceptional talent.

"The enhancement of our partnership is an important recognition of the talent we believe Brian Atwood possesses to become one of the world's important brand names in fashion."

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