Matches Fashion
Matches formerly known as MatchesFashion.com is a London-based clothing retailer. The business operates online and via three stores in London.
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| Industry | Luxury Fashion |
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| Founded | London in 1987 |
| Founder | Tom Chapman Ruth Chapman |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Number of locations | 11 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Products | Men's Fashion Women's Fashion Fashion Accessories |
| Parent | Apax Partners |
| Website | www |
History
Tom Chapman and Ruth Chapman opened the first store in Wimbledon Village in 1987, and opened an online store in 2007.[1] In 2012, the Chapmans sold a £20,000,000 stake to venture capital firms to help build its online presence.[2] In 2017, the founders sold the business to private equity firm Apax for an estimated 400 million.[3]
Ajay Kavan stepped down as CEO of Matches Fashion in March 2021.[4] In September 2021, Paolo de Cesare became CEO of Matches Fashion.[5]
References
- "Matchesfashion.com co-founder: "Leaders must rethink what's possible and deliver meaningful change"". www.managementtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- "Ruth Chapman: 'In fashion, when women talk, men listen. That's an". Evening Standard. 5 September 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- "Husband and wife bank £400m from sale of Matchesfashion.com". the Guardian. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- Conti, Samantha (1 March 2021). "Ajay Kavan Steps Down as Matchesfashion CEO After One Year". WWD. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- Socha, Samantha Conti, Miles; Conti, Samantha; Socha, Miles (20 September 2021). "Matchesfashion Picks Paolo de Cesare as CEO". WWD. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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