L Catterton: all brands
The 5 brands of L Catterton in our brand directory, with owner, origin and segment. Each profile is researched and sourced.
A.P.C.: A.P.C. is a Paris fashion brand founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou and known for raw denim and minimalist wardrobe staples. Private equity firm L Catterton acquired a majority stake in 2023, and Pierre-Arnaud Grenade was named president in 2024.
Etro: Etro is a Milan luxury house founded in 1968 by Gerolamo "Gimmo" Etro as a textile company and known worldwide for its paisley prints. Investment firm L Catterton has controlled the company since 2021, and the founding family sold its remaining stake in December 2025.
Ganni: Ganni is a Copenhagen contemporary fashion brand founded in 2000 and transformed after Nicolaj and Ditte Reffstrup took it over in 2009. Private equity firm L Catterton holds a majority stake, and the brand has become a leading name in Scandinavian fashion with a strong focus on responsibility.
John Hardy: John Hardy is a jewellery brand founded in 1975 in Bali, Indonesia, by the Canadian designer John Hardy. The private equity firm L Catterton became its majority shareholder in 2014.
Kapital: Kapital is a Japanese denim and workwear-inspired clothing brand based in Kurashiki, Okayama, and founded in 1985 by Toshikiyo Hirata. In 2024 the private equity firm L Catterton acquired a majority stake. Its son Kiro Hirata is named as creative director.