Laura Ashley (company)

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Laura Ashley is a British textile design company. Founded by Laura Ashley and her husband Bernard Ashley in 1953 in London, it first became known for creating Victorian-style head scarves - one of which was worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film Roman Holiday. The firm relocated to Wales in 1961, and later grew to become an international retail chain with more than 500 stores, selling clothing and household goods. In 1985, it was taken public after the death of its founder. Its products have been described as 'quintessentially English.' After it filed for administration in March 2020, the company was relaunched following its sale to Gordon Brothers. In January 2025, it was sold to Marquee Brands.

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