
Done Deal: Guess Completes Go-Private with Authentic Brands
A little over half of the Los Angeles denim maker’s IP is now owned by the brand management firm.
January 23, 2026
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A little over half of the Los Angeles denim maker’s IP is now owned by the brand management firm.

The brand’s expansion comes paired with California’s first-ever Ralph’s Coffee as the heritage label grows its footprint in “key cities.”

The fashion company’s store is a big investment in multi-brand retail as the group accelerates its brick-and-mortar push.