Wijkermeer Investments acquires a majority stake in Amsterdam Fashion Group to accelerate growth
Amsterdam, July 4, 2024 – Amsterdam Fashion Group (AFG) is pleased to announce the strategic partnership with Wijkermeer Investments. This investor, with significant expertise in the fashion industry, has acquired a majority stake in AFG. Bart Verkruissen, founder and CEO of AFG, will remain actively involved as a shareholder and member of the management
Amsterdam Fashion Group further expands portfolio with luxury Italian brand L.B.M. 1911
Amsterdam, June 4, 2024 – Amsterdam Fashion Group, one of the leading fashion importers in the Benelux, has immediately acquired the premium Italian men’s brand L.B.M. (Luigi Bianchi Mantova )1911 added to her portfolio. L.B.M. was founded in 1911 in Mantova, where it is still located. LBM 1911 is very popular in luxury retail for
Amsterdam Fashion Group strengthens portfolio with Italian high-end outerwear brand KIRED
Amsterdam Fashion Group, one of the leading fashion importers in the Benelux, has added the Italian high-end outerwear brand KIRED to its portfolio since January 1, 2024. KIRED was founded in 1986 in Parma, where it is still based. The company was subsequently acquired by the world-renowned Napolitan fashion house Kiton in 2008.
Distribution Tramarossa Belgium to Amsterdam Fashion Group
Amsterdam Fashion Group (AFG) is expanding its activities and will now take over the sales and distribution of the luxury denim brand TRAMAROSSA for Belgium and Luxembourg.
Amsterdam Fashion Group extends board with COO Rende Luitjes
To manage the tremendous growth the company has experienced in recent years, CEO/owner Bart J. Verkruissen of Amsterdam Fashion Group has decided to expand the management team by appointing a COO. In addition to the CEO and the new COO position, CCO/partner Kevin Straatman has been with AFG for 12 years.
New Store Opening Xacus Brera – Milano
Xacus opens a new flagship store in Milan in the heart of the Brera Fashion District There is great anticipation for the October 6 grand opening of Xacus’ new flagship store in Milan, in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital. The boutique showcases all Xacus’ values – from artisan attention to detail to the innovative
Press release AFG
Amsterdam, June 6th 2019 With immediate effect Kevin Straatman (29) has become partner/shareholder at Amsterdam Fashion Group BV. Over the last seven years Kevin has developed great skills in sales management and has been a strong reliable business partner for both clients and Italian suppliers. He has an undeniable love and talent for fashion.