Earl Joins Jordache

New York–based Jordache Enterprises and a group of private investors have acquired Earl Jean from VF Corp. for an undisclosed amount. The Earl brand will join Jordache’s existing premiumdenim labels, Jordache Vintage, Jordache Legacy and Blue Star by Jordache. The company also manufactures and holds the licenses for the Gasoline, Maurice Sasson, KIKIT and U.S. Polo Association brands, and produces apparel for several companies including American Eagle, Armani Exchange, Express, Gap, Old Navy, Limited Too and Tommy Hilfiger.