Moncler draws investor interest

The Moncler AW10 show in Milan saw models lying on beds and dressing themselves, proving to be one of the most interesting presentations of the mens season so far.

The French/Italian luxury outfitter is also drawing interest from investors and according to a Bloomberg report, private equity firm The Carlyle Group, which holds a 48 per cent stake in Moncler, is deflecting suitors and considering a listing of the brand next year, after buying a firm that could be integrated into Moncler.

A Milan-based source confirmed to WWD that Moncler is looking at taking control of a “complementary, noncompeting brand that would allow it to leverage on synergies in marketing, distribution and retail.” The brand, which in 2008 reported sales of 150 million euros and is highly recognizable for its fashion-oriented down jackets, would benefit from a growth through an acquisition, said the source.