L Catterton

Footwear

Germany's largest footwear manufacturer was established in 1774 and was a sixth-generation family company. In 2021 private equity firm L Catterton and Financiere Agache, the family investment firm of Bernard Arnault - chairman and CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH - acquired a majority stake. Birkenstocks are manufactured exclusively in Germany. While most of their sandals are made with leather, they do have vegan options.

Footwear importer and distributor

Footwear is made in Germany.

Private equity firm

Part owned by luxury goods giant LVMH. Owns majority stakes in three Australian clothing companies, 2XU, Seafolly and RM Williams.

Swimwear

Founded in 1975 by husband and wife team Peter and Yvonne Halas. L Catterton Asia acquired a 70% stake in 2014 and the remaining 30% in 2018, but in 2020 the company went into administration.

Sportswear

2XU (pronounced two times you) was founded in 2005 by Clyde Davenport, James Hunt (triathlete) and Aidan Clarke. Compression and fitness garments were designed and developed for triathlon, running, swimming and cycling. Maternity and post natal compression garments are also available. Products are distributed in 71 countries. L Catterton Asia bought a 40% stake in 2013, and the remaining 60% in 2018.