The future of Ssense and the fate of indie brands


Where do fashion-obsessed consumers shop to find deep cuts from brands like Vaquera, Luar, Chopova Lowena and Sandy Liang? For many, the answer is Ssense. But now the company is restructuring, there are questions about what it means for indie brands.

Last week, the Superior Court of Quebec granted Ssense with creditor protection, meaning it can maintain its operations while restructuring the business, similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US.