Chaus Picks Up Steffe
New York–based misses manufacturer Bernard Chaus Inc. acquired contemporary line Cynthia Steffe from LF Brands for an undisclosed amount. LF Brands, which makes apparel under Leslie Fay and other labels, unexpectedly closed its doors and fired its employees earlier this month. Designer Cynthia Steffe and her husband, Richard Roberts, founded Cynthia Steffe in 1989. Both will remain with the brand at Chaus.
