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Kering Takes Minority Stake in China’s Icicle via New House of Wonders Unit

The move underscores Kering’s bet on China’s luxury scene through selective partnerships.

Overview

  • CEO Luca de Meo announced the stake at Kering’s Capital Markets Day in Florence.
  • The deal uses House of Wonders, a new unit that backs culturally relevant emerging luxury houses.
  • Kering said the funds will support Icicle’s global expansion and new product categories.
  • The companies did not disclose the size of the stake, the price, or other terms.
  • Icicle, founded in 1997 in Shanghai, runs more than 200 stores with flagships in Beijing, Shanghai, and Paris.