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FTC Cashmere is a sustainable regular in the portfolio of CCT.
CCT Collectionen Christian Teufl
Sustainable
Jasmin Ebner and Christian Teufl, the management duo of fashion agency CCT, believes it is no longer important to chase every penny. “Instead, we now focus on sustainability and responsible production processes”, Jasmin Ebner adds. Such awareness can be established within the long-term partnerships the agency has with its brands. “We used to team up with collections we liked, but today we ask how the collections come about”, Christian Teufl emphasises. One example is 120% Lino, an Italian linen collection which not only produces in its home country and utilises a variety of recycled materials, but also offers highly innovative prints. “The consumer awareness for sustainably manufactured products is growing”, Jasmin Ebner argues. Biological, fair, sustainable - these terms also play a big role in her private life; the same applies to her business partner. Naturally, the agency is no exception. CCT wants to set a good example by also promoting goods such as bio-juice and bio-wine. A prime example within the collection portfolio is SeeMe, a jewellery collection created by Caterina Occhio. Initially, she was active in the human rights department of the EU in Brussels, but then decided to launch SeeMe, a project which strives to give new hope to women who became victims of domestic violence. “We are proud to say that we have managed to make Austria a very successful market for SeeMe”, Jasmin Ebner says with pride. She clearly enjoys contributing to such an important project. FTC Cashmere remains one of the pioneers regarding many sustainability issues. It utilises SeaCell, a self-developed fibre which is now having a positive effect beyond the borders of Mongolia. It processes sea weed, whereby the fibre becomes suitable for all seasons by adding 50% cashmere. In addition, it is pleasantly cooling and soothing. “We’re increasingly turning to sustainability - this is the path we want to follow in the future”, Jasmin Ebner concludes. Labels Austria: 0039 Italy, 120% Lino, Alessandra Chamonix, Colmar, Colmar Originals, DNA, FTC Cashmere, Furla, Grace, Hunter, Lua Accessoires, Marlino, Nine in the Morning, OSC Outdoor Survival Canada, Post & Co, SeeMe, St. Emile, Top-Tee Luxury T-Shirt, Twin-Set by Simona Barbieri, Vintage Racing 1683; Labels Germany: Furla CCT Collectionen Christian Teufl, Salzburg/Austria and Munich/Germany, office@teufl.cc, www.teufl.cc
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Die Hinterhofagentur
Die Markenbotschafter
Der Start der Pariser Frauenkollektion Des Petits Hauts hätte nicht besser laufen können: „Wir konnten den Nachorderwünschen in der vergangenen Herbst-/Winter-Saison kaum nachkommen“, sagt Agenturinhaber Dominik Meuer. Insgesamt fällt sein Saisonresümee positiv aus: Das Gesamtkonzept der Herrenkollektion Bob kam im Handel sehr gut an und auch die katalanische Herrenhemdenkollektion von Koike gewinnt immer mehr Liebhaber. Erfreulich verlief auch der Vororderstart der italienischen Damen- und Herrenkollektion von Breco’s: „Die zeitgenaue Lieferung und ein umfangreiches Lagerprogramm machen Breco’s zu einem Produkt, das am Markt sehr konkurrenzfähig ist“, so Meuer. Für die laufende Orderrunde sieht er großes Potenzial. Eine konsequente modische Weiterentwicklung zeigt auch die Michael Daunenjackenkollektion von Cape Horn, ebenso wie die Hosenmarke Superpants Brockmann (left) Malte Kötteritz, mit grafischen Prints. Die toskanische Herrenstrickkollektionand Wool & Co wird in ofAls der kommenden Orderrunde erstmals ein Frühprogramm für Julifounders anbieten. Heritage Neuzugang der Agentur präsentiert sich die traditionsreiche amerikanische Agents. Workwear-Kollektion von Smith’s American – die mittlerweile aus Italien kommt – mit Schuhen, authentischer Workwear und kernigen Denims. Die Hinterhofagentur tritt als Botschafter für neue, unverbrauchte Labels und Produkte auf, erklärt Dominik Meuer: „Die Endverbraucher sind heute topinformiert, viel unterwegs und vielfach Heritage Agents gelangweilt vom Mainstream, der an jeder Ecke zu finden ist. Bei uns findet man eigenständige Kollektionen mit Charakter, die aber immer kommerziell umsetzbar sind. Wir alle leben vom Verkauf!“ Labels: Bob, Breco’s, Camplin, Cape Horn, Des Petits Hauts, Koike, Out of Order, Smith’s American, Sophie, Stramici, Superpants, Wool & Co Die Hinterhofagentur, München/Deutschland, d.meuer@diehinterhofagentur.de, www.diehinterhofagentur.de Malte Kötteritz and Michael Brockmann founded Heritage Agents in March 2014. The two businessmen bring a lot of know-how, many years of experience at Holy Fashion Group, and a huge amount of passion to the table. Autumn/winter 2015/16 is already the agency’s second order season, and the two owners are very satisfied. The question of how one can distinguish one’s profile from other established agencies is answered by the portfolio concept and the basic philosophy on which the two fashion experts base their everyday business. “For us, service is paramount. Based on our industry experience, we know how important continuous customer care is, especially when it comes to support at the PoS. Therefore, we have a manageable portfolio consisting of seven brands. It is simply impossible to represent more brands with our high level of personal commitment. We have not organised our business by brands, but by regions. This means our agency can always be as close as possible to the customers in Germany and Austria”, Malte Kötteritz explains. He covers the Austrian and South German markets, while Michael Brockmann serves the rest of Germany, all the way up to the Far North of the country. Their brand portfolio is centred on menswear in all its facets. The agency has a product specialist for every business segment, such as the shirt manufacturer Xacus, the jersey supplier Capobianco, chukka boots by Wally Walker, luxurious chinos by Pantaloni Torino, and jackets by Nabholz. Malte Kötteritz believes that the complete collection of Lardini, which is a new addition to the portfolio for this season, has great potential in the premium segment (purchase prices for suits in simple designs range from 250 to 450 Euros with a calculation factor of 2.7). “We equip men from head to toe. We always ensure that all products have an honest background, and that the companies behind the items are predictable, accessible, and present. 90% of the businesses we co-operate with are family-managed”, Kötteritz says. The 250 square metre showroom in Munich’s “Lodenfrey Park” is divided into two sections: 50% of the display area is dedicated to the Pantaloni Torino collection, while the other 50% is a multi-label area. The showroom was already bursting at the seams after the first order round, which is why the agency secured an additional 200 square metre area for Lardini one storey higher. Heritage Agents certainly hit the ground running and is already a powerful player within “Lodenfrey Park”. Labels: Adriano Meneghetti, Capobianco, Lardini, Nabholz, Pantaloni Torino, RVR Lardini, Wally Walker, Xacus Heritage Agents, Munich/Germany, info@heritage-agents.com, www.heritage-agents.com
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