TIFFANY & CO acquired by LVMH

The transaction involves the acquisition of a majority stake in Italcatene by AMF Group, a portfolio company of Alpha Private Equity. The founding Tozzi family will retain a minority interest and continue to lead the operational management of the business in coordination with the AMF leadership team. This acquisition represents a strategic horizontal integration for AMF, allowing the group to add specialized chain manufacturing to its existing portfolio of luxury accessories like buttons and fasteners

Exor invests +€500 million to acquire 24% of Christian Louboutin. This transaction allows Exor to strengthen its presence in the luxury and fashion sector, and Christian Louboutin to benefit from Exor's expertise and resources to accelerate its development. The deal provides that Exor will appoint two of the seven members of Christian Louboutin's supervisory board. The alliance between the two parties will focus on several strategic priorities, including accelerating geographical expansion, particularly in China, and developing multi-channel distribution

The transaction involves the acquisition of a 65% majority stake in AMF Snaps by Alpha Private Equity, marking a significant entry into the luxury fashion supply chain. The deal structure includes a substantial reinvestment of 25% by the founding Faerber family, specifically Nicole Faerber and Carmen Toffanello, ensuring continuity in leadership and alignment of interests. Additionally, a 10% stake is being held by a consortium of investors including Italglobal Partners. The primary rationale for Alpha is to utilize AMF Snaps as a foundational platform for a consolidation strategy within the fragmented luxury accessories market

LVMH acquired an 80% controlling majority stake in Rimowa from Dieter Morszeck in a highly strategic, friendly transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive share purchase agreement under which the French luxury conglomerate took full control of the corporate equity, while the remaining 20% stake was retained by Dieter Morszeck, who stayed on as an equity partner and co-managing director. Upon finalization of the transaction, Alexandre Arnault was appointed co-managing director to lead the integration alongside the founding family

G-III Apparel Group acquired 100% of Donna Karan International from LVMH in a highly significant and transformational corporate transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive stock purchase agreement that combined cash, high-leverage institutional debt facilities, and vendor financing mechanisms. To execute the acquisition, G-III secured major financing commitments from Barclays and JPMorgan Chase. The purchase price was funded via a multifaceted capital structure consisting of senior bank debt, a $75 million seller’s note (vendor loan) extended by LVMH over a 6

The acquisition of Roberto Cavalli by Clessidra SGR and its co-investors marks a significant transaction in the luxury fashion industry. The deal is driven by a strategic rationale to support the growth and development of Roberto Cavalli, leveraging the resources and expertise of the acquirers to expand the brand's global presence and improve its operational efficiency. The transaction is expected to have a positive impact on the market, as it will enable Roberto Cavalli to maintain its unique style and brand identity while benefiting from the financial and managerial support of its new owners

The investment by Blackstone in Versace represents a strategic partnership between the two companies, with the goal of driving growth and expansion in the global luxury market. The transaction involves Blackstone acquiring a 20% stake in Versace, with the option to increase its holding in the future. The investment is seen as a vote of confidence in Versace's management team and its strategy for growth, and is expected to provide the company with the necessary capital and resources to pursue its ambitions in the global market

LVMH has acquired a majority stake in the Italian luxury house Loro Piana from the founding family. The transaction involves LVMH purchasing 80% of the share capital, while the brothers Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana retain a 20% minority interest and continue to support the company. The deal secures LVMH's position in the ultra-luxury segment by integrating a brand with unique expertise in rare raw materials. Strategically, Loro Piana will leverage LVMH's global distribution network and experience to accelerate its expansion into emerging markets, while LVMH gains access to Loro Piana's unrivaled textile sourcing capabilities

Pomellato has been acquired by he French luxury group PPR (now rebranded Kering). PPR emerged as the winning bidder, defeating a competing buyout attempt from the Damiani family and their private equity partner. For PPR, the acquisition serves a critical strategic mandate: strengthening its foothold in the high-growth hard luxury segment (jewelry and watches), where it historically held a small relative footprint compared to rivals, primarily anchored by the house of Boucheron. The transaction highlights a broader structural consolidation trend in European luxury, following LVMH's transformative €3

PAI Partners entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake (78,39%) in Marcolin from the founding Marcolin family, the Della Valle brothers, and Antonio Abete through a primary leveraged buyout transaction. The deal introduces a new controlling shareholder while maintaining strategic alignment with several historical shareholders, who will reinvest alongside PAI through the acquisition vehicle. The transaction is designed to support Marcolin’s next stage of international expansion and strengthen its position within the global licensed eyewear industry