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The Vampire’s Wife to Shutter Citing Wholesale ‘Upheaval’

Susie Cave’s cult purveyor of gothic glamour is set to cease trading this week amid a turbulent market for small designer brands.
Susie Cave launched The Vampire's Wife in 2016.
Susie Cave launched The Vampire's Wife in 2016. (Dominique Isserman)

The Vampire’s Wife

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The Vampire’s Wife Faces Liquidation Petition

The cult fashion label said the UK’s tax and customs authority issued a “winding-up petition,” which would allow courts to shutter the company for failing to settle its outstanding tax obligations.

How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion

The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.

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Robert Williams
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Robert Williams is Luxury Editor at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Paris and drives BoF’s coverage of the dynamic luxury fashion sector.

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