Top stories on just-style this week...

By just-style.com | 29 May 2009

Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.

Escada sell-off

GERMANY: Escada sells three of its Primera labels
German women's wear group Escada has agreed to sell three of its four Primera Group fashion labels to Munich-based holding company Mutares AG.

Aquascutum sale nears

UK: Hong Kong's YGM eyes Aquascutum as CEO leaves
Hong Kong based apparel firm YGM Trading Ltd has signed a letter of intent to buy British clothing brand Aquascutum, which it already makes and distributes in Greater China, Singapore and Malaysia.

Versace rift rumours

ITALY: Versace denies rift with CEO
The board of Italian fashion house Versace has rubbished claims of friction between CEO Giancarlo Di Risio and creative director Donatella Versace.

Dogi files insolvency

SPAIN: Fabric firm Dogi files for insolvency
The Spanish textiles unit of Dogi International Fabrics has applied for a voluntary insolvency process, due to industry difficulties and the current international financial downturn.

Christian Lacroix troubles

FRANCE: Luxury fashion house Christian Lacroix insolvent
Luxury fashion house Christian Lacroix has declared itself insolvent and a Paris commercial court is expected to announce next week whether the company is to go into administration or be liquidated.

Sectors: Apparel, Footwear, Retail

Companies: Escada, Versace, Dogi

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