Marquee Brands Acquires Majority Stake in Roberto Cavalli
American global brand management company and leading brand accelerator Marquee Brands has announced a definitive agreement for a majority interest in luxury Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with leading Dubai-based global conglomerate and luxury real estate developer DAMAC Group.
The partnership will expand the global reach of the Roberto Cavalli brand, elevating it through complementary strengths and shared commitment. Marquee Brands will accelerate the legendary Italian maison’s growth by introducing new categories, services and experiential touchpoints across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
The addition of Roberto Cavalli marks the twenty-second brand in Marquee Brands’ portfolio portfolio of timeless global brands, including Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, BCBGMAXAZRIA and Stance. It further strengthens Marquee Brands’ position as a leader in the luxury and lifestyle sectors, bringing total portfolio-wide retail sales to approximately USD 5 billion.
‘Roberto Cavalli stands as one of luxury’s defining Italian houses, with a bold creative identity and enduring brand ethos. We see extraordinary potential to build on that foundation through thoughtful brand stewardship and strategic expansion. In partnership with DAMAC, a leader in luxury real estate, we will continue to elevate the Roberto Cavalli experience worldwide,’ Heath Golden, CEO, Marquee Brands stated in a press release.
‘Marquee Brands has established a proven, capital efficient business model for driving growth through disciplined brand management, strategic partnerships and a long-term investment horizon. The acquisition of Roberto Cavalli reinforces Neuberger’s confidence in the platform and its ability to continue to create value for investors,’ added Zachary Sigel, Managing Director at Neuberger and Co-Founder of Marquee Brands.
‘Roberto Cavalli is one of the most distinctive luxury brands in the world. After several years of solidifying the brand’s foundation, we set out to find a strategic partner with the skillset to take the brand to the next level. We are confident Marquee Brands is the right partner to do so. Given our love for the brand and meaningful ongoing shareholdings, we look forward to supporting Marquee Brands’ efforts, by among other things, continuing to expand the Roberto Cavalli lifestyle through branded residences and hospitality projects in premier global destinations, an area that remains fully owned and operated by DAMAC. This collaboration marks an exciting new era for the brand. We look forward to its significant future expansion,’ Hussain Sajwani, Founder of DAMAC Group, said.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, after which DAMAC Group will remain a significant shareholder.
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