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Hunkemöller appoints former Adidas board member as CEO

Hunkemöller has announced the appoitment of Brian Grevy, who is to take up the role of CEO from February 1, the Dutch lingerie retailer announced on Thursday. Grevy follows in the footsteps of CEO Philip Mountford, who announced his retirement in June after 15 years at the helm of the company and will ultimately leave the company on January 31....

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Green Product Award Fashion winners impress with innovative approaches

Sustainable fashion fair Neonyt announced the winning products and capsule collections of the Green Product Award Fashion on 22nd July 2023. The subcategories were clothing, bags, accessories and shoes as well as editor’s choice and the public vote. A jury selected a total of seven winning products from 40 nominations, which came from Germany,...

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Hunkemöller CEO steps down after 15 years

Philip Mountford, who spent 15 years at the helm of the Dutch lingerie brand Hunkemöller, is leaving the company on January 31, 2024. He announced this himself via LinkedIn. The CEO described his time at Hunkemöller as a "love affair" and called it "the best time of his business career". Mountford joined Hunkemöller in 2009. The lingerie brand...

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Lingerie brand Hunkemöller returns to Dutch ownership

Lingerie brand Hunkemöller has announced it is to be sold to Dutch investors for an undisclosed sum. Amongst the new owners are Parcom, a Dutch investment company, and Opportunity Partners, the investment company of Dutch entrepreneur Robert van der Wallen. US group Carlyle, which bought Hunkemöller back in 2016, will retain a minority stake in...

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Dutch lingerie brand Hunkemöller launches US webshop

Hunkemöller is set to bring its popular lingerie brand to the US, with the launch of an American webshop that will allow the new market access to its full collection. The company, which currently operates around 900 stores and 15 e-commerce sites across 20 countries, is aiming to bring its message of diversity and sustainability to the US...

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Hunkemöller launches Pink Ribbon campaign

Hunkemöller has launched a special lingerie set, partnered with Pink Ribbon, a charity that supports women in the fight against breast cancer. The set has been launched with fashion stylist, Dayenne Bekker, who is a survivor of breast cancer. Ten percent of all proceeds during the Pink Ribbon campaign will be donated to the charity. Through the...

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Hunkemöller announces new global design director

Dutch lingerie retailer Hunkemöller has announced the appointment of Andrew Lane as its new global design director. Lane is taking over from Zoe Price-Smith, and brings with him over sixteen years of experience in the fashion industry working with names such as Vera Wang, Donna Karen, Narcisco Rodriguez and Tommy Hilfiger. Lane begins his new...

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Video: Hunkemöller - new swimwear collection

Hunkemöller - new swimwear collection. Source: Hunkemöller International, YouTube.

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Video: Hunkemöller The Cosy campaign

Hunkemöller The Cosy collection campaign. Source: Hunkemöller International, YouTube

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Hunkemöller, a premium lingerie brand is now on CLiQ

European lingerie brand Hunkemoller is now on Tata CLiQ. Over 1,000 styles from a range of curated assortment by Hunkemöller, a premium lingerie brand based in the Netherlands, will be available on Tata CLiQ, the Tata Group’s e-commerce platform. It will ship the products directly from the brand’s store to ensure authenticity and timely...

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Hunkemöller ramps up expansion plan, thanks to support from new owners

It is full speed ahead for Dutch lingerie retailer Hunkemöller, now that the Carlyle Group has officially finished its acquisition of the company from its former owners PAI Partners. With the new owners firmly backing the high street retailer’s now three-year plan, which includes expanding its store portfolio network to count over 1,200 stores...

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Hunkemoller’s debut store sees 30 percent higher than expected footfalls

European luxury lingerie wear Hunkemoller has opened its flagship store in New Delhi. Spread out on a 790 square feet area, the store provides a mix of cotton, satin, lace lingerie; nightwear, garters, swimwear, night-time fluffy socks, make-up pouches, bathroom slippers among a host of other items. The designs are playful feminine, various cuts...