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MF Brands Group

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SWI
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Previously Maus Freres. Established in Geneva in 1902, and still owned by the founding Maus and Nordmann clans. Switzerland's largest retailer. Bought Devanlay in 1998, Gant in 2008, Lacoste in 2012 and The Kooples in 2019. Devanlay makes Lacoste clothing.

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Founded 1902
Revenue 2.6 billion EUR (2019)
Subsidiaries Gant AB 

Clothing

Founded by Bernard Gant and his family in USA in 1949. Three Swedish entrepreneurs received the rights to design and market Gant in Sweden in 1980. By 1999 they owned Gant's global operations. Bought by Maus Freres SA of Switzerland by Jan 2008.


Devanlay SA (90% owned) 

Clothing

Makers of Lacoste clothing (under licence from Lacoste SA).


Lacoste SA 

Clothing and accessories

French apparel company founded 1933 which licences its trademark to various companies including Devanlay SA. It operates worldwide through department stores and its own boutiques. Acquired by Maus Freres SA in November 2012.

Contact Details

Address Geneva, Switzerland
Email contact@mf-brands.com
Website mf-brands.com

Products / Brands

Gant
Gant Menswear (casual)
Gant Childrenswear
Gant Womens Fashion

Lacoste
Lacoste Menswear (casual)
Lacoste Sportswear


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