ABOUT US
Achievements
Since 1996, we have been involved in the creation, development, and investment of thriving businesses. Our ownership portfolio includes brands such as AlphaStyle, Desand and Societe Illegale. Additionally, we were the former owner of Moose Knuckles Canada, the master licensee for Ellesse, and the exclusive distributor for brands like Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Nautica, Speedo, and Juicy Couture. We also served as a distributor for Philippe Model Paris, Pepe Jeans, Hackett, IKKS, and many more.
Mission
We are actively investing in promising lifestyle brands and providing comprehensive support to help others develop and grow profitable businesses across the United States and Latin America.
History
We were founded on May 28, 1996, in Zagreb, Croatia with the vision of managing and distributing fashion brands. For the next 22 years, we served as the distributor for the French brand Lacoste, along with several other notable brands such as Calvin Klein, Speedo, Nautica, and Juicy Couture. In 2008, we took on the task of developing and re-launching the iconic Italian sportswear brand, Ellesse, which was distributed worldwide. From 2010, we were based in Berlin, Germany. In 2011, we discovered the Canadian outerwear brand Moose Knuckles Canada. For five years, we held ownership of the brand in international markets by forming a joint venture with the trademark holders. Our main showroom was in Milan, Italy. In 2016, we partnered with Zalando to invest in the tech company BuyingShow. In 2019, we launched one of the largest multi-brand showrooms in New York City, catering to a distribution network of over 1,000 retail locations across the United States. In 2021, we acquired a stake in the luxury streetwear brand AlphaStyle, and the following year, we invested in another luxury streetwear label, Societe Illegale. In early 2025, Desand, Miami’s sportswear brand was born and being launched in selective sport and streetwear stores around the world. For over a decade, we have been consulting world-class companies, assisting them whether they are seeking new opportunities or aiming to enhance their current performance. Among our diverse range of clients are well-known names such as eBay, Sequential Brands, and Tivoli, to name a few. Our headquarters are conveniently located in Miami, providing us with a strategic base for our operations.