Asset management firm Gordon Brothers, owner of the Chinese Laundry brand, has licensed SCL Footwear Group to grow the trend-driven women’s footwear company in the U.S. The SCL Footwear Group specializes in the mass production and distribution of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear.
“We’re proud to build upon the legacy of Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, CL by Dirty Laundry and 42 Gold by investing in marketing, design and product development to keep all four brands at the forefront of the consumer’s mind while expanding into complementary categories,” said Carolyn D’Angelo, Senior Managing Director and Head of Brand Operations at Gordon Brothers in a statement.
Gordon Brothers is known for its roles helping retail companies deal with bankruptcies and store closures, such as brokering a sale of Big Lots assets to Variety Wholesalers December 2024 and restocking soon-to-be-closed Party City stores with merchandise to be sold during their closing sales in February 2025. However, the company also has become more involved in longer-term brand management; a Gordon Brothers executive discussed its “asset-light” strategy for revitalizing the Laura Ashley brand in January 2025.
