A&O Shearman advises Wacoal on its acquisition of Glamorise Foundations

Wacoal is a Kyoto‑headquartered, Tokyo Stock Exchange‑listed company engaged in the design, manufacture, wholesale, and retail sale of intimate apparel, outerwear, sportswear, and related textile products, with operations across Japan, the Americas, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. Glamorise, a century‑old U.S. brand, complements Wacoal’s core business and expands its reach into the growing inclusive‑sizing segment of the U.S. market.

The transaction further supports Wacoal’s strategic growth in the United States and enhances its consumer offering within the global intimate apparel sector.

The A&O Shearman team was led by Dario de Martino (partner) and Iqra Anees (associate), with support from Daphne Ratnarajah and Roy Ji (associates).

Employment advice was provided by Brian Jebb (partner), supported by K.J. Salameh and Elizabeth Edel (associates).

IP advice was provided by Keren Livneh (partner), supported by Austin Grossfeld and Bertrand Nzabandora (associates).

Finance advice was provided by Gordon Mak (partner) and Christina Simpson (associate).

Tax advice was provided by John Hibbard (partner) and Ryan Sedwick (associate).

Environmental and sanctions advice was provided by Ken Rivlin (partner), supported by Jacob Ely, Brendan Holman, and Sarah Umstadt (associates).

Real estate advice was provided by Carolyn Stoner (partner) and Madhura Banerjee (associate).