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Gucci owner Kering is backing Chinese fashion brand Icicle. Can it become a global luxury name?

15 Sep 2026, 21:58 GMT
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Article Gucci owner Kering is backing Chinese fashion brand Icicle. Can it become a global luxury name?

Buoyed by success at home, Shanghai-founded Icicle is setting its sights on London, Milan and the US. With backing from Gucci owner Kering, the brand is betting that Chinese luxury can find a place on the global stage.