Maison Margiela Parent Is "Interested" in Acquiring Jil Sander

Again reported by WWD, which broke the initial report in December, Jil Sander may soon be acquired by apparel conglomerate Only The Brave (OTB) Group. The purchase would again put Jil Sander under the control of an Italian group (it was previously owned by Prada Group) while bolstering OTB's expansive collection of luxury apparel brands, which include Maison Margiela, Marni and Diesel.Jil Sander has been owned by Onward Holdings since 2008; the Tokyo-based company's apparel portfolio includes Jo...