ICCF Group is the parent company of ICICLE and Carven. Kering has invested in a minority holding. ICCF Group operates a dual-headquarters strategy between Shanghai and Paris.ICCF Group Official page Its name is an initialism referring to “Icicle Carven China France”.
ICICLE is a Chinese high-end fashion brand founded in Shanghai in 1997 by husband-and-wife duo Ye Shouzeng and Tao Xiaoma (Shawna Tao).Icicle: Capturing Interest in Chinese Brands Business of Fashion, MIMOSA SPENCER, 2 July 2026 It has evolved into one of China’s homegrown "eco-luxury" labels, known for its minimalist aesthetic and strict focus on sustainability. In 2018 ICICLE acquired the historic French fashion house Carven for €6.5 million after Carven had filed for bankruptcy protection.Carven taps Louise Trotter as creative director Vogue, LAURE GUILBAULT, February 22, 2023Carven Parisian Flagship Reopens as Part of Group’s Ambitious Strategy Women’s Wear Daily, Lily TEMPLETON, September 1, 2021Carven long story comes to an end, as brand avoids bankruptcy and finds a new owner: Icicle, a Chinese haute couture group La Conoceria, 15 October 2018 In 2026, ICICLE appointed Sabato De Sarno as Creative Director, presenting his first collection for the fall 2027 season.
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