UK clothing brand enters administration and launches sale

Lifestyle brand, Gandys, has been worn by Prince William and Sir Richard Branson, but due to a sudden withdrawal of funding, it has been forced to enter administration.

Gandys was founded in 2012 as a flip-flop brand by brothers Rob and Paul Forkan.

The brothers later expanded the brand to offer travel-inspired clothing, bags, and accessories.

British clothing brand Gandys enters administration

In 2024, Gandys opened a standalone store in Covent Garden, London, and has had collaborations with McLaren and Liberty London.

The brothers lost their parents in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, leading them to set up the Gandys Foundation.

A percentage of the business’s profit would be donated towards the Gandys Foundation, which helps build schools in Ghana, Kenya, and Bali.

Following their administration, Gandys has cut prices by up to 75% online and in stores.

Confirming the news, the Gandys website shares: “We’re closing down – shop final clearance with up to 75% off sitewide.

“While stock lasts, prices as marked.”

According to Drapers, the brand filed for notice on March 25 due to a sudden withdrawal of funding.

Gandys customer and marketing professional, Jamie Irving, reacted to the news on LinkedIn, sharing: “Woke up this morning to an email I didn’t expect – Gandys announcing their closing down sale.

“Honestly, it hit harder than most brand news. Gandys | B Corp has always stood for something far bigger than product.

“A genuinely purpose-led business, built from one of the most powerful and personal stories out there, and backed up by real action, not just words.

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“I read the founders’ book a while back and remember feeling genuinely inspired by their journey, what they went through, and how they turned that into something so positive for others.

“What they created through their foundation, and the impact they’ve had on communities, is something most brands aspire to but very few truly deliver.

“It’s a reminder that even the most meaningful, mission-driven businesses aren’t immune to the challenges of today’s environment.”

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