Who owns Lipsy?
Lipsy is owned by Next (the United Kingdom, LSE: NXT), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2008.[1] Lipsy was founded in 2000 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- NEXT plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2000–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Leicester
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2000
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- LSE: NXT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lipsy
Lipsy sells occasionwear and party dresses and was acquired by Next in 2008. It also designs collections sold under other retailers' names, so its clothes appear in shops that compete with its owner. Designing collections sold under other retailers' names is a substantial part of its business, so Next earns from clothes hanging in competitors' shops.
Ownership timeline of Lipsy
Where Lipsy sits in Next
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lipsy?
The parent company of Lipsy is Next, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Lipsy British?
Yes. Lipsy originated in the United Kingdom in 2000 and its owner, Next, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Next owned Lipsy?
Next has owned Lipsy since 1 June 2008.
Who owned Lipsy before Next?
Lipsy was an independent company from its founding in 2000 until Next acquired it in 2008.
Is Lipsy still owned by Next?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Lipsy is still owned by Next. 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] NEXT plc Annual Report 2025 — NEXT plc, Annual report, published 27 March 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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