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Hermès acquires minority stake in Italian cashmere mill Lanificio Colombo 

The luxury group has taken a 15% stake in Italy’s Lanificio Colombo, known for its ultra-fine cashmere and noble fibres. The move supports Hermès’ vertical integration strategy to secure quality and strengthen supply chain control.

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