Who owns Karen Millen?
Karen Millen is owned by Debenhams Group (the United Kingdom, LSE: DEBS), which has owned the brand since 6 August 2019.[1] Karen Millen was founded in 1981 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2019.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Debenhams Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1981–2019)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Manchester
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1981
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Designer apparel
- Parent ticker
- LSE: DEBS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Karen Millen
Karen Millen sold tailored womenswear at premium high street prices and went into administration in 2019. The group bought the brand and, as with its other purchases, kept the name and dropped the stores. Its founder had already sold the business years before the collapse, so the name that failed had not been under her control for some time.
Ownership timeline of Karen Millen
- 2019 – present Debenhams Group [1] reported
Where Karen Millen sits in Debenhams Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Karen Millen?
The parent company of Karen Millen is Debenhams Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Karen Millen British?
Yes. Karen Millen originated in the United Kingdom in 1981 and its owner, Debenhams Group, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Debenhams Group owned Karen Millen?
Debenhams Group has owned Karen Millen since 6 August 2019.
Who owned Karen Millen before Debenhams Group?
Karen Millen was an independent company from its founding in 1981 until Debenhams Group acquired it in 2019.
Is Karen Millen still owned by Debenhams Group?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Karen Millen is still owned by Debenhams Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Debenhams Group plc Annual Report 2025 — Debenhams Group plc, Annual report, published 12 June 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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