FOLLI FOLLIE

FOLLI FOLLIE

Folli Follie is a Greek-based international company which designs, manufactures and distributes jeweler, watches and fashion accessories. Through its subsidiaries it also operates duty-free shops and sporting goods retail outlets.

HISTORY

The company was founded in 1986 in Greece by Dimitris Koutsolioutsos the first shop was in the commercial district of Athens. Folli Follie started by manufacturing jeweler and in 1994 launched their watch line. In 1995 the first overseas store opened, in Japan. It is now ranked amongst the top 10 brands in luxury goods in Japan with 80 points of sale. Folli Follie fully acquired its affiliate in Japan in 2008.

In 1997, Folli Follie was listed in the Athens Stock Exchange. Capital was used to fund growth and geographic expansion. Folli Follie is currently active in 25 countries, including the UK (London; Bond Street, New Bond street) Cardiff & Glasgow; (St Enoch Centre), Switzerland (Geneva), Japan (Tokyo; Ginza area), France (Paris), the US (New York; Madison Avenue), China (more than 120 shops) and Russia (Moscow; Red Square); it has over 380 points.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The company's design team consists of Italian, Swiss and Greek top designers who work together to present two collections per year: Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer. The collection's highlight is the "Premium K" collection which includes limited edition jeweler and accessories pieces. Folli Follie 's philosophy is to offer a "full fashion concept" of branded, modern jeweler, watches and accessories at affordable prices