Global brand management company Marquee Brands has acquired a majority interest in luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based conglomerate DAMAC Group. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, after which DAMAC will remain a significant shareholder.

Founded in Florence in 1970, Roberto Cavalli joins Marquee Brands' portfolio of global brands, including Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, BCBGMAXAZRIA and Stance. The addition brings total portfolio-wide retail sales to approximately USA$5 billion.

DAMAC will continue to develop Roberto Cavalli-branded residences and hospitality projects across global markets. Marquee Brands will accelerate the brand's growth by introducing new categories and services across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Milan-based The Level Group has been appointed as Marquee Brands' core operating partner. The Level Group will lead development, manufacturing and distribution of the brand's women's and men's collections, and will assume responsibility for retail and e-commerce operations and wholesale distribution in Europe and the USA.

For more information, visit marqueebrands.com.