Carlo Barbera (officially Lanificio Carlo Barbera s.r.l.) is an Italian wool mill established in 1949 which has been described as “ Biella’s premier mill”. [1] It is currently owned by Kiton. [2] [3] In the second generation of the family business, Luciano Barbera established a ready-to-wear brand that is a wholly separate business. [4]
In 2010 the company had a $5.8 million debt and was not in positive cash flow, [5] so the mill fabric was acquired by the Neapolitan luxury clothing company Kiton. The fabrics are vended by Huddersfield Fine Worsteds. [6]
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References
- ^ "The Carlo Barbera Suiting Collection". Gladson.
- ^ Crompton, Simon (July 29, 2013). "ITALY'S MILLS AND MERCHANTS EXPLAINED". Permanent Style.
- ^ Olsen, Kerry; Palmieri, Jean E. (6 October 2010). "Kiton Buys Carlo Barbera Mill". Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ "Our History". Luciano Barbera.
- ^ Segal, David (31 July 2010). "Is Italy Too Italian?". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "The Carlo Barbera Jacketings Collection". Huddersfield Fine Worsteds Ltd.