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Ambush Founders Reacquire Brand From New Guards Group

The Tokyo-based label’s return to independence follows New Guards Group’s sale of Palm Angels.
Yoon Ahn and Verbal founded Ambush in 2008.

Ambush has become the latest brand to leave the roster of Farfetch-owned New Guards Group.

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