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Levi's executive appointed new CEO at Van de Velde

Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde has appointed Marc Dambremez as chief executive officer. According to a press release, he will take up the position on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Karel Verlinde, who is leaving the organisation after seven years. Dambremez has been tasked with accelerating the company's next phase of growth. With over 15...

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Jordy Arthur: the daisy bra goes couture

The daisy bra turns 30, and Marie Jo is celebrating in style. To mark the occasion, the brand teamed up with Belgian fashion designer Jordy Arthur for an exclusive couture collaboration: a one-of-a-kind reinterpretation of the archival daisy corset. The result is both a love letter to three decades of iconic design, and a showcase of what...

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Van de Velde reports revenue recovery in second half of 2025

Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde (VdV) has reported a positive turnaround in the latter half of its 2025 financial year, following a challenging start to the period. The company realized revenue growth of 1.9 percent in the second half of the year. However, full-year figures remained slightly below the previous year's levels. Comparable...

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SARDA lands in Ibiza: A new era begins

SARDA is making waves in the Mediterranean with the launch of its first-ever monobrand store, opening June 1st, 2025, in Ibiza Gallery, one of the island’s most anticipated luxury retail destinations. This opening marks a bold step for SARDA following its recent rebranding, bringing a revolutionary approach to lingerie shopping in one of the...

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Tomorrowland x Sarda: The festival drop everyone will be talking about

Forget everything you thought you knew about festival fashion. Tomorrowland and Sarda have joined forces to redefine festival wear, introducing a collection that’s daring, versatile, and impossible to ignore. This seven-piece, all-black collection is designed for self-expression. Think statement bodysuits, tops, and bottoms, created with Sarda’s...

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Van de Velde turnover decreases by 5.1 percent

Van de Velde reported a comparable turnover of 116.2 million euros, a decrease of 5.1 percent for the first six month period. The company said in a statement that the comparable turnover of the D2C segment reached 28.3 million euros, up 11.1 percent, while the comparable turnover of the B2B segment amounted to 87.9 million euros, down 9.4...

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Van de Velde posts marginal turnover decline

On a comparable basis, the consolidated turnover at Van de Velde rose 0.3 percent in 2023 to 212.1 million euros, while the reported turnover decreased 0.2 percent to 211.3 million euros. The company’s EBITDA in 2023 declined by 2.3 percent to 56.6 million euros and the reported EBITDA decreased by 3.7 percent to 56.1 million euros. The...

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Van de Velde turnover increases by 4.3 percent

Van de Velde turnover on a comparable basis increased by 4.3 percent in the first six months of 2023 to 122.5 million euros. The company said in a statement that the reported turnover increased more sharply by 5.5 percent to 120.6 million euros. Commenting on the results, the company’s CEO Karel Verlinde said: “In a volatile economic...

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Van de Velde 2022 turnover increases by 10.6 percent

On a comparable basis, Van de Velde’s consolidated turnover increased by 10.6 percent in 2022 from 191.2 million euros. The reported turnover increased by 8.4 percent to 211.7 million euros. In the B2B segment, the comparable turnover grew by 10.1 percent to 168.2 million euros and in the D2C segment by 12.2 percent to 43.2 million euros. In the...

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Van de Velde appoints current CFO Karel Verlinde as interim CEO

Van de Velde has announced that the company’s management is redrawn, with immediate effect. The company’s board of directors has appointed the current CFO Karel Verlinde as interim CEO. The company said in a statement that by mutual agreement Peter Corijn, who served as chief executive officer (CEO) since May 2022, will leave the company. The...

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Van de Velde H1 turnover increases by 21.5 percent

Van de Velde reported comparable turnover of 117.4 million euros, an increase of 21.5 percent for the first half year. The comparable EBITDA increases by 30 percent to 37.8 million euros and corresponds to 32.2 percent of the comparable turnover. The net group profit of the period amounted to 22.9 million euros, an increase of 26.2 percent....

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Van de Velde 2021 turnover increases by 19.1 percent

On a comparable basis including comparable seasonal deliveries, the consolidated turnover at Van de Velde increased in 2021 by 19.1 percent from 160.5 million euros to 191.2 million euros. The company said, reported turnover increased by 28.2 percent to 195.3 million euros. Commenting on the company’s performance, Van de Velde CEO Marleen Vaesen...