The evolution of Donders 1860: From cloth trade to premium jacket brand
Where the old handwritten cash books at the entrance are reminiscent of times long gone, Donders 1860 has now grown into a major European player in leather jackets and Outerwear fashion jackets. Which are marketed both under their own name and private label for very well-known brands We talked to Bart Donders (managing director), Bas […]
The rollercoaster of Aime Balance: In 150 stores within 3 months
Every start-up will probably recognize it; the first year feels like 1 long roller coaster in the dark, where you never know exactly when the next turn will come, and you move through the peak moments full of adrenaline. But if it grows as fast as Aime Balance, it is worth the ride. We spoke […]
Five years Butcher of Blue: The adventure of Bob & Maarten Rijnders
What started with an idyllic evening of brainstorming around the campfire grew into a first real collection about five years ago, and now the ‘brand with the hook’ is available at more than 160 retailers in the Netherlands and abroad. We speak to Maarten Rijnders in ‘De Werkplaats’, an industrial location that gives exactly the […]
Wolvenberg connects dealer network in e-commerce and logistics
The name Wolvenberg may not immediately ring a bell, but the Castelli brand will warm many cycling enthusiasts. Especially now that Remco Evenepoel of the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team, of which Castelli is an official partner, has won the Vuelta and become world champion. And the semi-professional cycling team of Volker Wessels is also very […]
No Excess: New CFO Wendy Kok about innovation & sustainability
Interview with new No Excess CFO Wendy Kok (33) about the latest denim line, the focus on sustainability, the right ERP package and innovations like RFID and 3D sampling.
Circle of Trust grows through insight, overview and data-driven approach
How do you remain successful as a fashion brand, keep up with the latest trends and make the right choices in terms of focus, sales channels, markets, collections and stocks? A good question to answer for Michella Houweling and Kathelijne Venema from Circle of Trust. Started small in 2005 as a denim brand for women, […]
Label DOT’s quick start: 125 stores within a year
Since childhood, Ridvan Kilincci (36) had the dream starting his own brand one day. It becomes Label DOT. Started in the middle of the Corona period and less than a year later his collection is already hanging at 125 stores. A great achievement, which of course we would like to know more about. What is […]
The digital transformation of GYMP: From tailor to online brand
GYMP, the brand of the Anckaert family, can be found in more than 400 specialty stores throughout Europe. With its own production facility and its own patronage, the brand is interwoven with beautiful traditions. In the meantime, hard work is being done at the back to make the shift to online. How do you make […]
Fabienne Chapot: Simplicity is key in the complex fashion world
As a growing fashion label, how do you ensure that you can continue to invest in the right places and keep a focus on creativity? With a smart vision of your back-end systems and a streamlined process, we learn after a look behind the scenes at Fabienne Chapot. Fabienne celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2021 […]
Colourful Rebel in the ‘spotlight’, the story behind the brand
The Colorful Rebel team has been using Itsperfect for several months now. To find out more about this Dutch fashion brand, we talked to Oscar Kemps, CEO of Colourful Rebel. We learned everything about how this beautiful brand was created, what it stands for and why they chose to work with Itsperfect. Did you know, […]