LVMH-backed Scandinavian baggage model Db has revealed that footballer Erling Haaland and billionaire mannequin Gustav Magnar Witzøe have joined it as “strategic companions and traders.”
At the moment’s announcement marks the newest push within the model’s self-described “daring worldwide growth” and follows LVMH Luxurious Ventures Fund I (LLV) acquisition of a minority stake within the enterprise on the finish of 2024.
Db’s new companions additionally come onboard as minority shareholders and the corporate says they’ll work alongside LLV to drive the model’s international growth. In a press launch, Db explains its option to staff up with Haaland and Witzøe as an intentional one which it hopes will obtain its “ambition to assemble communities on the crossroad of sport, outside, journey and life-style.”
Talking to at present’s information, Db’s founder, Truls Brataas, stated the model “all the time search for like-minded individuals who share our ambitions, ardour, and mindset,” including that “Erling and Gustav are two distinctive people who dare to dream huge” and describing his new companions as “a excellent match to Db.”
In case you missed it, Hypebeast caught up with Db’s Inventive Director, Vincent Laine, not too long ago – test it out right here.
