Who owns General Pants Co Australia?
Smorgon family
The Smorgon family have owned General Pants Co. since 1995 when they purchased the retailer from founders Tom and Bronwyn Tsipris.
Who bought General Pants?
In 1995 the business was bought by Phil Staub and Jackie Vidor, whose combined experience in youth marketing has led General Pants Co. to live in 52 stores across Australia and the U.S., delivering a complete fashion offering; proudly stocking the best in denim within a choice selection of exclusive styles and brands.
What brands do general pants own?
General Pants’ own brands include denim brands Insight and Neon Hart and in-demand favourites Arvust and Alice In The Eve, which it sells alongside the likes of Lee, Levi’s, Wrangler, Stussy and Patagonia.
Does General Pants own Ksubi?
In 2006, the brand changed its name to ksubi as a result of a trademark infringement dispute. In 2013, Bleach went into liquidation and Breakwater Capitol acquired ksubi. In 2014 the licence for global distribution was obtained by The General Pants Group.
How many General Pants stores are there in Australia?
General Pants Co. (also known as ” General Pants “) is an Australian fashion retailer operating across ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC, QLD, SA and WA that sells both international and national brands. The retailer specialises in streetwear, denim, skate clothing and surfwear. As of April 2014, the company operates 56 stores.
Who is General Pants Co?
Since our humble beginnings in 1972, as a speciality denim store in the heart of Sydney, General Pants Co. has become a major style authority and one of fashion’s biggest success stories.
When did Billabong sell General Pants?
On 1 December 1995 they sold the General Pants stores to the Smorgon Group. The Surf Dive’n Ski stores were later sold to the Smorgon / Jetty Surf Group in 2005, and were later sold to Billabong.
What makes creative design at General Pants so creative?
Creative elements featured heavily in the design in line with General Pants’ branding. This generously sized office contains creative spaces for clothing design alongside functional office spaces. We also produced a cyclorama – a white seamless wall for their photo shoot room.