Think Small: The Boutique Brand Finding Opportunity in Disruption – Financial Times

Thu 1 Oct

Niche labels have been hit by the pandemic, but Colville’s individual look has attracted investment.

Launched in 2018…Colville soon captured the attention of Giancarlo Simiri and Stefano Martinetto, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Executive, respectively, of investment and brand development company Tomorrow.In June, Tomorrow quietly took a significant minority stake in Colville for an undisclosed sum. The Group, founded in 2008, began as a wholesale distribution agency, but since receiving a £15m injection from private equity firm Three Hills Capital in 2015, has begun financing independent fashion brands with high growth potential.