The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
The French luxury house has confirmed that it has acquired a majority stake in the Italian firm, which it has worked with for 25 years. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
Chanel’s supplier investments range from interests in firms like Lemarié, Lesage and Massaro, which specialise in feathers and flowers, embroidery and footwear as well as Italian tannery Samanta, shoemaker Ballin and yarn manufacturer Vimar. Following the luxury house’s investment, Paima will continue to work with other luxury clients.
Chanel said its investment will enable Paima to train young craftsmen and strengthen its network of partners. The news was first reported in the French edition of Fashion Network.
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