The Gütersloh-based fashion company Marc Aurel has concluded its insolvency proceedings under self-administration. Its continued operation is secured by the Hamburg-based investment company MKCP, which was already a shareholder in the women's fashion retailer before the proceedings began. Around 90 jobs are expected to be saved.
The company did not disclose any financial or contractual details of the investor solution. The creditors' committee had previously approved the plan. Marc Aurel had filed for self-administration proceedings in the spring of 2026, which were opened on May 1st.
According to the company, business operations continued without interruption during the restructuring. Delivery of the current autumn/winter collection is proceeding as planned, while the spring/summer 2027 collection is already taking pre-orders.
With MKCP remaining on board, a shareholder who has known the company, the brand, and the market for several years will stay on board. According to Marc Aurel, financial support also came from creditors and the savings bank.
Marc Aurel employed around 100 people before the insolvency proceedings began. Approximately a dozen employees are said to have left the company during the restructuring process. In 2024, the womenswear retailer generated sales of around €25 million. The following year, sales declined, and the company fell into the red.
