Hermès takes 15% stake in Lanificio Colombo

Written By Keven Chen

Hermès has acquired a 15% minority stake in Italian luxury textiles maker Lanificio Colombo. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal continues Hermès’ push to secure premium fabric supply in Italy as part of its vertical integration strategy.

Transaction snapshot

  • Deal value: N/A

  • Deal multiples: N/A

  • Deal type: Minority stake acquisition (15%), strategic vertical integration investment.

  • Investors: Hermès International

Lanificio Colombo is based in Borgosesia in Italy’s Piedmont region and is known for cashmere and other noble fibres, including vicuña, guanaco, camel hair and yangir.

Hermès described the transaction as part of its vertical integration strategy aimed at deepening ties with a long-standing supplier. Lanificio Colombo declined to comment on the deal.

Industry moves by luxury houses to take stakes in key suppliers have accelerated in recent years, underscoring the importance of supply chain control in high-end materials.

Keven Chen
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