Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is a luxury menswear brand and one of the most renowned businesses in Italy. Founded in 1910 in Trivero, in the Biella Alps, by the young entrepreneur Ermenegildo, whose vision was to ethically create the world’s finest textiles through innovation and the sourcing of the noblest fibres directly from their markets of origin, the company is managed today by the fourth generation of the Zegna family with Gildo Zegna as CEO. Since the late 1980s, the company has implemented a comprehensive strategy of verticalization, creating a global luxury brand which now ranges from fabric to clothing to accessories, is focused on retailing, pioneering early entry in emerging luxury markets, BRIC and Asia in particular, and was the first luxury brand to open a monobrand store in China in 1991.
Top Stages
Past deals in Textiles
Fedeli
Corporate Round in 2023
Fedeli is a luxury fashion brand that produces knitwear and swimwear collections for men and women.
Dondi
Acquisition in 2019
Dondi, formerly known as Dondi Jersey S.p.A., is a manufacturer specializing in 100 percent made in Italy knitwear fabric for men and women. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Fossoli, Italy, the company designs, produces, and distributes jersey fabric and luxury knitwear. Dondi serves both domestic and international fashion labels and designers, providing high-quality textile solutions tailored to the needs of the fashion industry. As of July 2020, Dondi operates as a subsidiary of Ermenegildo Zegna Holditalia S.p.A.
Bonotto
Acquisition in 2016
Bonotto is an Italian textile manufacturer based in Colceresa, renowned for its unique approach to fabric production that combines prestigious materials with traditional craftsmanship. The company employs around 200 skilled artisans who work on ancient mechanical looms to create distinctive patterns and textiles. Bonotto operates under the concept of "Fabbrica Lenta" or Slow Factory, emphasizing a thoughtful and deliberate manufacturing process. Spanning 20,000 square meters, its facility is located in a region recognized for its innovation in global luxury fashion, serving as both a productive and creative hub. The company supplies a diverse range of apparel products, including shirts, trousers, and blankets, ensuring a focus on quality and craftsmanship in all its offerings.
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