Centric Brands Expands Global Footprint With Strategic Acquisition

Childrenswear expert Vingino joins the Centric portfolio to strengthen International business

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centric Brands LLC (the Company), a leading global lifestyle brand collective, today announced the acquisition of the Vingino Group, an international children’s fashion lifestyle brand known for its innovative product and design. Through this acquisition, Centric will leverage Vingino’s operational and design infrastructure, benefiting from their extensive retail relationships across Europe, Central American and South America, and best-in-class merchandising capabilities to help expand Centric’s Kids international business.

Founded in 2001 by Marijke van Beek and Bennie Dekker, Vingino is a denim-focused multi-category global brand, based in the Netherlands, offering fashion for all ages—from baby to adult. The brand is rooted in quality craftsmanship and enduring style.

“Vingino’s design and sourcing strength coupled with their EU and Central and South American networks and relationships fit perfectly into our global growth strategy. We look forward to working closely with the Vingino team as an integral partner to strengthen and scale our international Kids platform,” said Jason Rabin, Chief Executive Officer, Centric Brands.

“We are proud to join the Centric Brands group and are looking forward to a new chapter in our business,” said Jan van den Berg, Chief Executive Officer, Vingino. “With Centric’s scale, expertise, and shared commitment to creativity and quality, we are excited to grow the Vingino brand.”

The acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies and underscores Centric Brands’ ongoing commitment to building a diversified, global portfolio.

About Centric Brands LLC.

Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Hervé Léger®, Joe’s Jeans® and Off-White® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Game 7®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and John Elliot. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.

For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.

About Vingino

Vingino is an international fashion lifestyle brand for children inspired by Italian design and culture. Since its founding in 2001, the brand has grown from a small Dutch denim label into a global player recognized for its cool, colorful, and vintage-inspired collections. With a focus on premium quality and expressive style, Vingino creates clothing and accessories that empower kids to stand out and celebrate who they are.