Luxury brands: Private equity's leadership challenge

Towerbrookт€™s plan to sell Jimmy Choo this year for an estimated ТЃ500m, more than twice its value three years ago, highlights the significant benefits that can be reaped from investing in the luxury apparel sector. However, the deal also brings to the fore some of the complexities of navigating the sea of luxury brand investment, where the brandт€™s identity remains closely linked with its visionary.