Parent company
Authentic Brands Group
11 brands in the Ledger under this company.
Featured investigation
Worse on Purpose
Investigation · April 17, 2026
Your Favorite Brands Got Worse On Purpose
Authentic Brands Group buys dead brands, strips the design and manufacturing, and licenses the name to anyone who'll pay. Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Sports Illustrated. Plus the ones still worth buying.
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Brands under Authentic Brands Group
Apparel · Outerwear - Technical
Eddie Bauer
Status: AvoidHistoric American outdoor apparel brand. First Ascent technical line, Guide Pro pants, legendary down jackets.
Authentic Brands Group
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Champion
Status: AvoidAmerican athletic apparel. Reverse Weave hoodies, collegiate athletic wear.
Authentic Brands Group
Apparel · Pants & Bottoms
Dockers
Status: AvoidAmerican khaki and casual pants brand, originally a Levi Strauss sub-brand.
Authentic Brands Group
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Volcom
Status: AvoidSurf and skate apparel brand. Originally a Costa Mesa, California boardsports label.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders acquisition)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Quiksilver
Status: AvoidAustralian-origin surf apparel brand.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Billabong
Status: AvoidAustralian surf and boardshort brand.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
RVCA
Status: AvoidSurf and skate lifestyle apparel.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Roxy
Status: AvoidWomen's surf and lifestyle apparel, originally a Quiksilver sub-brand.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Element
Status: AvoidSkateboard apparel and hardgoods.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)
Apparel · Shirts & Tops
Forever 21
Status: AvoidFast fashion retailer.
Authentic Brands Group
Footwear · Sneakers
DC Shoes
Status: AvoidSkate footwear and apparel.
Authentic Brands Group (via Boardriders)