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William Rast

American clothing line

Summary

American clothing line

Field	Value
name	William Rast
logo	William Rast.png
logo_size	230px
industry	Clothing
foundation
location	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
founder	Justin TimberlakeTrace Ayala
owner	Yehuda Shmidman
products	Clothing
homepage

A William Rast model walking down the catwalk at the 2009 [[New York Fashion Week

William Rast is an American clothing line. It was founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala in 2005 and is currently owned by Yehuda Shmidman.

The name "William Rast" is a combination of Timberlake's grandfather's first name and Ayala's grandfather's last name.

The brand has had partnerships with designers such as Johan and Marcella Lindeberg as well as retailers such as Target.

History

William Rast was founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala in 2005 as a denim line.

William Rast sponsored the #98 Bryan Herta Autosport / Curb-Agajanian Performance Group IndyCar of Dan Wheldon which won the 2011 Indianapolis 500. Wheldon died in a crash in October 2011.

In November 2021, as part of a bankruptcy, WHP Global, owned by Yehuda Shmidman, acquired the company.

References

Chan, Stephanie. (November 18, 2016). "Justin Timberlake's Clothing Line William Rast Is Back".
Greenberg Kaplan, Julee. (November 30, 2007). "New Friends: Timberlake, Lindebergs Link Up for William Rast". [[Women's Wear Daily]].
(July 29, 2010). "Timberlake Fashion Line Partners With Target".
(November 20, 2010). "Target to Offer Exclusive Limited-Edition Collection by William Rast". [[Target Corporation]].
Longo, Joseph. (February 12, 2021). "REMEMBER WILLIAM RAST, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S DISAPPOINTING DENIM LINE?". [[MEL Magazine]].
Saunders, Nicole. (September 8, 2016). "Justin Timberlake Discusses Tennessee Roots in New William Rast Promo Video".
BRICKER, TIERNEY. (October 16, 2011). "Dan Wheldon, Race Driver for Justin Timberlake's Clothing Line, Killed During Indy 300 Crash". [[E!]].
Young, Vicki M.. (November 5, 2021). "WILLIAM RAST, JOE'S JEANS HEADED TO NEW OWNERS". [[Penske Media Corporation]].

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