Prada to acquire rival Versace for 1.25 billion euros

(FILES) Fashion designer Donatella Versace acknowledges applause following the Versace women's Fall/Winter 2019/2020 collection fashion show, on February 22, 2019 in Milan. Italian fashion house Prada announced on April 10, 2025 that it had reached a deal with US group Capri Holdings to buy Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.39 billion). The acquisition will create a luxury group with revenues of over 6 billion euros, which could better compete with industry giants such as the French conglomerates LVMH and Kering amid a slowdown in the sector worldwide. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

MILAN, Italy — Italian fashion house Prada has reached a definitive agreement to acquire its rival, Versace, from US-based Capri Holdings in a deal valued at 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion).

This acquisition will strengthen Prada’s position in the competitive luxury fashion market, consolidating its revenues to exceed six billion euros.

Prada will acquire 100% of Versace’s shares, bringing the renowned brand under Italian ownership once again. It aims to integrate Versace’s brand and legacy into its operations, boosting its creative and design capabilities while enhancing its market reach.

The deal also represents a strategic move by Capri Holdings to refocus on its core brands, which led to the decision to sell Versace.

Prada intends to maintain Versace’s brand identity while exploring operational efficiencies and expanding the brand’s global footprint.

Regulatory approvals are still pending, and the transaction is expected to close later in 2025.

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