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FullBeauty’s deal with Destination XL, the revival of Matches Fashion, and the acceleration of fashion M&A
By Danny Parisi
Dec 18, 2025

A wave of new deals comes at the tail end of a year that has been rife with acquisitions and consolidations in the fashion world. From big-ticket acquisitions like Prada buying Versace to the plethora of smaller deals like Authentic Brands Group acquiring a stake in Guess and Gildan buying Hanesbrands, 2025 has been an active year for the market.

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