Dr Martens’ books

24 Oct 2013 By Quentin Webb

Permira is back in an old stomping ground: fashion. It is paying $485 mln for punk rock’s favourite bootmaker. The price tag is rich, but the target has a strong brand and a growing global footprint. The only spot of bovver would be if the moneymen hurt DMs’ rebel image.

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