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.
Even in a retail era where every year is an unprecedented year, 2025 is set to be remembered by insiders who were challenged every step of the way. It was the year tariffs rocked supply chains and pricing structures, AI became a…