BULGARI MAKES ACQUISITIONS TO BOOST ACCESSORIES.(leather goods firm Pacini)

From: WWD | Date: October 18, 2005| Author: Kaiser, Amanda | Copyright information

Byline: Amanda Kaiser

MILAN -- Bulgari has bought a handbag maker and a watch strap supplier to boost its internal manufacturing capacity and fuel its foray into the accessories business.

The jewelry firm has acquired 100 percent of leather goods firm Pacini, a Tuscany-based company that specializes in bags made of leather, reptile skin and customized fabrics. It also has purchased 51 percent of Prestige d'Or, which makes steel and precious metal watch stra...

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