The Brixton-based business was founded in 2012 as a flip-flop brand by Rob and Paul Forkan.
The brothers lost their parents in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. They soon expanded to ‘travel-inspired’ bags, clothing and accessories.
The brand had a number of high-profile collaborations, including with McLaren, Liberty London and was even worn by Prince William.
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They opened their standalone store in Covent Garden, London, in October 2024.
A percentage of the brand’s profits were used to fund the Gandys Foundation, which builds schools across Ghana, Kenya and Bali.
Writing on LinkedIn, Jamie Irving said: ‘Woke up this morning to an email I didn’t expect – Gandys announcing their closing down sale.
‘Honestly, it hit harder than most brand news. Gandys | B Corp have always stood for something far bigger than product.
‘A genuinely purpose-led business, built from one of the most powerful and personal stories out there, and backed up by real action, not just words.
‘I read the founders’ book a while back and remember feeling genuinely inspired by their journey what they went through, and how they turned that into something so positive for others.
‘What they created through their foundation, and the impact they’ve had on communities, is something most brands aspire to but very few truly deliver.
‘It’s a reminder that even the most meaningful, mission-driven businesses aren’t immune to the challenges of today’s environment.’
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