James Holder denied both charges against him (Photo: BBC)
May 1, 2026
Fashion brand Superdry co-founder convicted of rape
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The co-founder of British fashion brand Superdry, James Holder, was convicted of rape Friday by a court in southwest England.
Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003. The streetwear brand was delisted from the London Stock Exchange in 2024 after announcing a drop in sales and has rebranded as Superdry & Co.
A jury found Holder, 54, guilty of raping a woman in 2022 after meeting her in a bar in Cheltenham. The court refused him bail as he awaits sentencing next week.
