Is Isabel Marant For Sale?

Isabel Marant is said to be in talks to sell a majority stake in her eponymous fashion label to private equity firm Eurazeo, reports Reuters. The French designer, who established her eponymous brand in 1994, is reportedly keen to build her global presence, as well expand into new categories including bags and leather goods.

For Eurazeo, it wouldn't be the first time that it has invested in a fashion house - it already owns shares in Desigual, Moncler and Vestiaire Collective. It is said to have been holding discussions with Isabel Marant for several weeks and is currently in the process of "conducting due diligence" which could take several months.

Marant, meanwhile, is currently in the process of fending off allegations of plagiarism regarding the design of a embroidered blouse that was inspired by the traditional dress from the village of Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec in the province of Oaxaca, in Mexico. The designer openly admits that her clothes pay homage to the original clothing, stating that she has never claimed to "be the author of this tunic and these designs".