Scotch & Soda
The name is licensed to other makers for some or all of what carries it.
Verified Owner backed by a register page, filing or official source we opened.
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Ownership
- 1985 Founded
- Now Bluestar Alliance LLC (acquired 11 May 2023 after the Dutch operating company's bankruptcy); European e-commerce operated by United Legwear & Apparel since June 2024 Brand-management company
- 2026 Checked
- Kind of name
- Licensed nameThe company that owns the trademark doesn’t necessarily make the product. Quality follows the licensee, not the name.
- Market tier
- Contemporary
- Outlet line
- Scotch & Soda outlet stores
- Seen at off-price
- Often
- Also appears as
- Scotch and Soda · Maison Scotch · Scotch Shrunk
Notes
Amsterdam brand founded by Laurent Hompes; Sun Capital/Kellwood owned it 2011-2023. Scotch & Soda Europe went bankrupt again in June 2024 and the German arm closed all 40 stores in Aug 2024; the brand now runs through licensees, so stock surfaces heavily at off-price.
A second research pass found
- Owner: Bluestar Alliance
Bluestar bought the Scotch & Soda IP and assets out of the Dutch bankruptcy in March 2023 for about EUR60m; UK stores closed. The licensee-run north European retail company (S&S Europe B.V., with United Legwear) went bankrupt again in June 2024 and was passed to new partners. Heavy off-price flow of both old-company and licensee stock.