Nudie Jeans
Nudie Jeans is a Swedish denim brand founded in 2001 by Maria Erixon and headquartered in Gothenburg. Its parent company is Svenska Jeans Holding.[1]
Type | Private |
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Industry | Fashion |
Founded | 2001 |
Founder | Maria Erixon Levin Joakim Levin |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Maria Erixon, creative director Joakim Levin |
Revenue |
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Number of employees | 199 (2021) |
Parent | Svenska Jeans Holding AB |
Website | www |
Origin
Erixon has stated that she is drawn to designing jeans because "the more you wear and repair jeans, the more character they have. Denim is a living fabric that changes over time – and they are for everyone, of all ages and genders".[2]
Business practices
Nudie Jeans have prioritised sustainability and social responsibility in their business practices.[3][4] The company switched to organic cotton in the 2010s and offer free repairs to customers. The company also recycles some old products.[3] The company has a goal of being a fully transparent company.[4]
The company's cotton is sourced from India, Turkey and Italy, and manufacturing primarily takes place in Italy. According to CEO Palle Stenberg, its garment workers are paid a living wage.[4] It has stores in Sweden, the UK, Australia, Japan, Spain, Germany and Switzerland.[4]
Finances
As of 2003, the company had 12 employees, revenue of 93 million Swedish kronor ($11.5 million US dollars) and a net income of 13.6 million kronor ($1.68 million US dollars). 70% of revenue was generated outside of Sweden.[5] In 2004, Nudie's net income increased by 70%.[6]
In 2019, Nudie Jeans increased its net revenue to 489.4 million SEK ($51.74 million US dollars). As of 2021, the total number of global employees rose to 199 people.[1]
See also
References
- "This is Nudie Jeans - About". www.nudiejeans.com. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- "A Moment With Maria Erixon". The Lens. Retrieved 30 Aug 2016.
- "The Brands: Nudie Jeans wants to be 'the world's most sustainable denim brand'". the-spin-off.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- Borromeo, Leah (2014-03-17). "A Swedish denim label wants to change the way we wear our jeans". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- Revenue and sales as of 2003
- sales figures for Nudie Jeans