Ted Baker
British "quirky-smart" fashion label known for printed shirts, tailoring and gifts. People bought it for a premium-but-accessible look.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1988
- Website
- tedbaker.com
- HQ
- UK
- Manufacturing
- Various
- Ownership type
- Brand licensing (ABG-style)
- Parent
- Authentic Brands Group
- Acquired
- 2022
- Status since
- 2026-10-30
Ownership
Authentic Brands Group bought Ted Baker for £211m in 2022. The UK and European operator entered administration in March 2024 and the last UK stores closed that August; licensed operators now run the brand.
Why Watchlist
The brand is named after "Ted Baker", a persona rather than a real founder. It was founded by Ray Kelvin in Glasgow in 1988. Since 2022 it has been owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by licensed operators.
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