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Castore acquires fashion brand Belstaff

Belstaff, the British fashion brand known for its heritage leather motorcycle gear, has been acquired by the sportswear group Castore from the billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos. Under the deal, the terms of which have not been disclosed, Ineos will make a “significant strategic investment” in Castore’s holding company. Read More...

Japanese brewer launches leather biker jacket

Japanese brewer Sapporo launched a Y264,000 (US$1,800) leather motorcycle jacket on October 1. The luxury goods are made in collaboration between the beer maker's flagship "Kuro (black) Label" brand and other companies that have been gaining popularity in Japan. Read More...