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New Guards Group

New Guards Group is an focused on the , , and management of contemporary brands, particularly in the and emerging sectors, founded in 2015 in by Claudio Antonioli, Davide De Giglio, and Marcelo Burlon. The company quickly gained prominence by incubating and scaling innovative labels that blended high with , emphasizing collaborative, community-driven and a "" ethos without rigid seasonal cycles. Among its most notable brands were Off-White c/o , a streetwear phenomenon that redefined through ironic logos and industrial aesthetics; Palm Angels, known for its bold graphic prints and West Coast-inspired motifs; , celebrated for utilitarian workwear elevated to couture status; and others including Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Unravel Project, Alanui, , , and Kirin by . In 2019, acquired New Guards Group for $675 million, aiming to leverage its platform for global expansion and integration in the sector. However, following 's own financial struggles and acquisition by in late 2023, New Guards has encountered significant challenges, including a post- hype decline, royalty disputes, and economic pressures, prompting multiple brand buybacks and exits in 2025—such as in February, Alanui in March, in April, Marcelo Burlon County of Milan in June, and in July—leaving its portfolio considerably diminished and the company under restructuring via Italian bankruptcy protection proceedings filed in November 2024 and ongoing as of November 2025.

History

Founding and early growth (2015–2017)

New Guards Group was established in 2015 in , , as a specializing in the production and distribution of contemporary luxury fashion. The company was co-founded by Claudio Antonioli, a prominent fashion retailer known for his Milanese boutique; Davide De Giglio, an entrepreneur with experience in brand development; and Marcelo Burlon, a DJ and designer who had previously launched his own label. From its inception, New Guards Group focused on incubating emerging designers by offering comprehensive support, including production capabilities, global distribution networks, and equity stakes to help transform nascent brands into internationally recognized entities. This model emphasized majority equity investments paired with licensing agreements for design, manufacturing, and sales, allowing the group to scale young labels without fully acquiring them outright. The group's inaugural brand was Marcelo Burlon County of , which debuted under New Guards Group's umbrella and centered on graphic tees, bold prints, and aesthetics inspired by Burlon's DJ background. Early operations were based in with a compact team, prioritizing international wholesale partnerships while incorporating digital sales channels to reach a global audience quickly. This approach enabled rapid for its portfolio, leveraging Antonioli's retail expertise and De Giglio's entrepreneurial network to secure placements in high-end boutiques and online platforms. A key milestone in 2017 came with the acquisition of an undisclosed stake in Alanui, a high-end knitwear label founded in 2015 by siblings Carlotta and Nicolò Oddi, representing New Guards Group's first external investment beyond its founding brands. This move expanded the group's scope into luxury knitwear, providing Alanui with enhanced production and distribution resources to fuel its growth in international markets. By the end of 2017, these efforts had solidified New Guards Group's position as an innovative incubator in the and contemporary fashion sectors.

Expansion and brand partnerships (2018–2019)

In 2018, New Guards Group expanded its portfolio by integrating A Plan Application, a minimalist apparel line developed in collaboration with sculptor Anna Blessmann and Peter Saville, emphasizing versatile, trend-resistant pieces designed as a foundational working wardrobe. This addition aligned with NGG's strategy of partnering with creative talents to produce functional, artistic collections that appealed to professionals in and arts fields. The following year, in 2019, NGG launched , a casual brand by South Korean DJ and producer , featuring high-end, vibrant pieces inspired by her global travels and Korean heritage, including oversized hoodies, , and graphic tees that captured the era's energetic club culture. Concurrently, NGG deepened its longstanding production and distribution support for Off-White c/o , providing operational backing that enabled the brand's rapid scaling amid rising demand for its deconstructed luxury . Additionally, NGG solidified its role with , founded by Ragazzi in 2015 in partnership with the group, which blended craftsmanship with skate aesthetics through motifs like palm trees and graffiti-infused apparel and accessories. This period marked accelerated growth for NGG, with revenues reaching $345 million for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019, fueled by the hype surrounding trends and collaborations with high-profile figures. The company expanded internationally by opening showrooms in key markets, such as for in late 2018, to facilitate wholesale and access. integrations further boosted distribution, allowing brands like Off-White and Unravel Project to reach global audiences through seamless online platforms. NGG positioned itself as a incubator through collective participation in , showcasing multiple labels like and Marcelo Burlon County of Milan in unified presentations that highlighted innovative, youth-driven designs. Internally, the group hired specialized teams in and to handle the complexities of scaling brands such as Unravel Project by Oliver Lyons, which focused on punk-inspired, handcrafted footwear and . These enhancements supported efficient production and global rollout, driven by founders Davide De Giglio and Claudio Antonioli's vision for collaborative growth.

Acquisition by Farfetch and subsequent developments (2019–2024)

In August 2019, Ltd. acquired New Guards Group (NGG) for $675 million in a combination of cash and stock, integrating it as a wholly owned to expand 's capabilities in brand design, production, and incubation within the sector. This move positioned NGG to leverage 's global platform while retaining its role in scaling emerging labels. Following the acquisition, NGG pursued targeted expansions in early 2020. In January, it secured a majority stake in , the Tokyo-based brand co-founded by and Verbal, emphasizing jewelry, apparel, and collaborative accessories that blended streetwear with high fashion. That same month, NGG completed the full acquisition of , the influential concept store and in-house label known for its eclectic retail experiences and designer collaborations, with founders and Carol Lim continuing as creative directors. Through the mid-period, NGG deepened its partnerships with existing portfolio brands, including enhanced production support for Heron Preston's workwear-inspired collections that drew on utilitarian aesthetics and sustainable materials. For Off-White, NGG maintained key production and licensing agreements amid Virgil Abloh's growing prominence as Louis Vuitton's menswear , facilitating expanded lines and global distribution. The period from 2021 to 2023 brought significant challenges. Abloh's death from cardiac angiosarcoma in November 2021 prompted transitional leadership at Off-White, with NGG providing operational continuity through design, manufacturing, and marketing support while acquired a majority stake in the brand. In 2022, NGG backed the appointment of Ibrahim Kamara as Off-White's art and image director to sustain creative momentum post-Abloh. Concurrently, the disrupted NGG's supply chains, delaying production cycles and forcing virtual adaptations for fashion weeks in 2020 and 2021, which affected brand launches and retail partnerships across the luxury sector. By 2024, NGG's integration advanced within 's ecosystem after Coupang's acquisition of in December 2023 for approximately [$500](/page/500) million, enabling synergies in and for NGG's brands. Amid cooling demand for luxury —driven by economic pressures and shifting consumer preferences toward quiet luxury—NGG made minor portfolio adjustments, such as streamlining select collaborations to focus on core high-impact lines.

2025 challenges and divestitures

In early 2025, New Guards Group (NGG) faced mounting pressures, beginning with the February sale of to Bluestar Alliance, after which founder Francesco Ragazzi exited the luxury streetwear brand. In March, the buyback of its stake in Alanui by the brand's cofounders, siblings Carlotta and Nicolò Oddi, who regained majority control and shifted the high-end knitwear label to independent operations. This move marked the first significant divestiture of the year, reflecting designers' growing push for autonomy amid NGG's operational strains. The trend accelerated in April when founders and Verbal repurchased their controlling stake from NGG, emphasizing a desire for creative independence as the Tokyo-based label returned to full founder ownership. This repurchase followed NGG's earlier investment in 2020 and aligned with broader industry shifts away from group-managed models. In June, Marcelo Burlon County of Milan terminated its global license with and NGG, transitioning to a new licensing agreement with Daddato Next. By July, designer had reacquired full exclusive rights to his eponymous brand from NGG, joining the wave of creators seeking independence and highlighting cracks in the streetwear approach. Preston's exit underscored a pattern where high-profile talents distanced themselves from NGG's oversight to pursue unencumbered creative directions. These events were compounded by the 2024 transfer of Off-White to Bluestar following LVMH's majority acquisition in and subsequent divestment. NGG retained a licensing agreement with Off-White until 2026, but these losses exacerbated its portfolio contraction. NGG's challenges stemmed from financial strains tied to Farfetch's turbulent post-acquisition integration under in late 2023, including liquidity issues and misrepresented financial health that fueled ongoing lawsuits. The decline in , coupled with high operational costs in and , further pressured the group, leading to reports of significant portfolio shrinkage by September 2025. As of late 2025, NGG pursued through Italian bankruptcy protection proceedings, signaling potential further sales or operational overhauls for the once-pioneering firm now struggling for sustainability in the sector. This period of contraction contrasted sharply with NGG's earlier role in accelerating brands, leaving its future amid uncertainty.

Portfolio

Current brands

As of late 2025, New Guards Group's portfolio has been streamlined to a handful of core brands following extensive divestitures, including buybacks by labels like , Alanui, , and , as well as the termination of the County of license, enabling a sharper focus on stabilizing operations amid ongoing financial restructuring. Unravel Project is a label founded in 2015 by designer Ben Taverniti, specializing in deconstructed silhouettes, distressed , and punk-inspired pieces that blend high-fashion experimentation with urban edge. The brand's full production and global distribution remain under NGG's management, supporting its continued presence in wholesale and channels. Kirin by is a casual line launched in 2019 by South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou, drawing on Korean mythological motifs, club culture graphics, and her personal heritage for vibrant, gender-fluid apparel like hoodies, tracksuits, and accessories. NGG handles its active operations and wholesale distribution, maintaining the label's high-octane, playful aesthetic in select markets. A Plan Application, a minimalist womenswear label founded in by artist Anna Blessmann in collaboration with Peter Saville, emphasizes functional, utilitarian apparel such as system wardrobes with clean lines, neutral palettes, and practical separates designed for combinability and everyday elegance. The brand is sustained through NGG's production resources, though its output remains niche and low-volume. Opening Ceremony remnants persist under NGG ownership after the brand's physical stores closed in 2020, with limited activity centered on managing , occasional capsule collections, and select online availability of archival or collaborative pieces. This scaled-back operation reflects NGG's strategic pivot toward digital and licensing opportunities for the once-iconic retail and design label.

Former brands

New Guards Group's former brands encompass several prominent streetwear and labels that were once incubated, licensed, or majority-owned by the company but have since exited through buybacks, sales to third parties, or ownership transitions, leaving NGG without equity or operational involvement. Off-White c/o entered into a and with New Guards Group in , supporting the brand's early global expansion. Following founder 's death in November 2021, acquired the remaining 40% stake from Abloh's family in January 2022, achieving full ownership of the brand and effectively ending NGG's controlling role, though a licensing agreement for persisted until 2026. In September 2024, sold Off-White to Bluestar Alliance, further distancing it from NGG's portfolio. , founded by Francesco Ragazzi and added to NGG's portfolio in 2018, was sold to Bluestar Alliance in February 2025, with Ragazzi departing the brand as part of the transaction to pursue independent luxury operations. NGG acquired a minority stake in Alanui in 2017 to aid its growth in high-end knitwear. In March 2025, cofounders Carlotta and Nicolò Oddi repurchased NGG's stake, regaining full independence for the brand. , in which NGG took a majority stake in 2020, saw its founders and Verbal buy back controlling interest in April 2025, returning the Tokyo-based label to independent operations. was incubated by NGG starting in 2018, benefiting from its production infrastructure during early development. In July 2025, designer reacquired full rights to the brand, marking its complete departure from NGG. These exits, particularly the 2025 buybacks of , , and , were primarily driven by designers seeking greater creative and operational autonomy, with NGG retaining no ongoing equity or role in any of the labels.

Business model and operations

Incubation and production strategy

New Guards Group's incubation model involves acquiring minority to majority equity stakes in early-stage and brands, providing comprehensive support from design prototyping through to and scaling. This approach allows the company to nurture emerging designers while retaining their creative involvement through licensing agreements that enable NGG to handle and distribution. For instance, NGG invested in brands such as and Alanui by taking controlling stakes, which facilitated rapid development without fully displacing founders. The company's production capabilities are centered in , , leveraging partnerships with local manufacturers for high-quality apparel, knitwear, and accessories. NGG emphasizes efficient, fast-paced production cycles, often operating on 24/7 shifts with Italian suppliers to meet demand for limited-edition drops. Post-2020, has become a core focus, with initiatives promoting certified low-impact materials such as recycled and for apparel, Responsibly Sourced (RWS) for knitwear, and bio-based alternatives like Pinatex for accessories, guided by third-party standards including GOTS and Leather Working Group certifications. To support scaling, NGG offers marketing expertise through digital platforms tailored to Gen-Z consumers, hype generation via participation in fashion weeks, and equity adjustments that balance creative control with growth. This "digital-first" strategy has been instrumental in transforming brands like from a niche label into a global powerhouse, expanding its reach through targeted online campaigns and collaborations. Following the 2019 acquisition by , NGG shifted from aggressive expansion to a more selective process, prioritizing profitability amid financial pressures, as evidenced by 2025 divestitures that streamlined its . As of November 2025, activities have been significantly curtailed due to ongoing under bankruptcy protection proceedings, with the portfolio limited to a few remaining brands.

Global distribution and presence

New Guards Group primarily distributes its portfolio of luxury streetwear brands through wholesale channels to international retailers and direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms integrated with Farfetch. This approach allows for broad market access while maintaining brand exclusivity, with products available via Farfetch's global marketplace, which supports seamless international shipping and fulfillment for luxury goods. The company maintains a strong footprint in key regions, anchored by its headquarters in , , which serves as the central hub for European operations. In , presence is supported through New York-based showrooms and brand activities, including the acquisition of , which historically operated wholesale and retail outposts there. Asia operations previously included outposts tied to Tokyo-based labels like , facilitating regional expansion in the luxury streetwear sector. Retail strategies emphasize partnerships with high-end concept stores and limited-edition events to preserve brand desirability, exemplified by collaborations with prior to its physical store closures. Digitally, the group leverages Farfetch's infrastructure alongside campaigns and explorations into NFTs starting around 2020 to enhance global visibility and engagement. As of 2025, New Guards Group has scaled back its international operations amid financial difficulties, including the termination of key licenses like Reebok's distribution in November 2024 and the filing for bankruptcy protection under Italian law in late 2024 to restructure while continuing core activities in hubs. This refocus aims to stabilize the business following multiple brand divestitures.

Ownership and leadership

Ownership history

New Guards Group was founded in 2015 as a by Claudio Antonioli, Davide De Giglio, and Marcelo Burlon, operating without external investors during its initial growth phase through 2019. In August 2019, Ltd. acquired the company in full for US$675 million, establishing New Guards Group as a wholly-owned headquartered in , . Following the acquisition, New Guards Group maintained operational independence within 's structure until Farfetch itself was acquired by Inc. in a $500 million deal announced in December 2023 and completed in January 2024, integrating New Guards Group into 's division. As of 2025, there have been no changes to the legal ownership of New Guards Group, which continues as a subsidiary under and oversight. In November 2024, New Guards Group filed for a concordato in continuità (CNC) under bankruptcy to facilitate financial and avoid full , a process ongoing as of September 2025. Financial pressures at the parent level have prompted portfolio divestitures—such as (February 2025), (April 2025), Alanui and Marcelo Burlon County of Milan (June 2025), and (July 2025) reacquiring stakes—without altering the core corporate structure. The company operates as New Guards Group Holding S.p.A., governed by Italian corporate regulations alongside strategic direction from and .

Key executives and founders

New Guards Group was co-founded in 2015 in by Claudio Antonioli, Davide De Giglio, and Marcelo Burlon, who collectively pioneered the company's model of incubating and scaling and contemporary luxury brands in . Claudio Antonioli, a Milan-based retailer who founded the influential multi-brand boutique Antonioli in 1990, served as a co-founder and early at New Guards Group, leveraging his expertise in curating emerging designers to shape the group's initial brand portfolio. Following Farfetch's 2019 acquisition of the company, Antonioli stepped back from executive roles, though he has continued influencing the scene through separate ventures like the Antonioli Group. Davide De Giglio, an entrepreneur with a focus on and investments, co-founded New Guards Group and led it as CEO from inception until June 2023, overseeing its growth into a portfolio of global brands before transitioning to independent ventures such as his investment firm D Capital. Marcelo Burlon, a former DJ who launched his eponymous label Marcelo Burlon County of Milan in 2012, joined as co-founder. He served as until April 2024 and contributed to the group's aesthetic and artist collaborations until the brand's departure from New Guards Group in June 2025. After 's acquisition in 2019, leadership integrated with the parent company, including influence from founder José as group chairman until his 2024 departure; in 2023, Stephanie Phair was appointed chair of New Guards Group to guide strategic oversight. Between 2021 and 2025, the company experienced significant executive turnover amid Farfetch's financial pressures and eventual 2023 acquisition by Coupang, including the 2023 exits of co-founders De Giglio and Andrea Grilli (Off-White CEO), alongside divestitures like Alanui's 2025 buyback and Heron Preston's reacquisition of control; Italian executives, such as chief marketing officer Cristiano Fagnani (who assumed Off-White CEO duties in 2023), have retained oversight of creative decisions for remaining brands. The founders are credited with establishing New Guards Group's innovative incubation strategy, which supported the rapid global expansion of streetwear labels like Off-White and through production, distribution, and licensing expertise tailored to European markets.

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