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G-III to buy Karl Lagerfeld brand

G-III Apparel, whose portfolio includes brands DKNY, Donna Karan and Vilebrequin, has announced plans to acquire the late Karl Lagerfeld’s namesake brand. G-III will buy the remaining 81% stake in the label for €200m.

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