EK Fashion

About craftsmanship, confidence, and building a modern menswear brand. An international background as a foundationLaurent Vergne grew up with a dual cultural background that still forms the foundation of his vision on fashion today. With a French father from Gramat and a Dutch mother from Dordrecht, he developed a sense of style early on that…

About growth, collaboration, and the future of fashion A life in fashionWith an impressive 37 years of experience in the fashion industry, Dolimah de Best-Dumernit can rightly be called a seasoned fashion professional. Her career began at Inkoopcombinatie Nederland, after which she progressed at Obema. There, she already collaborated intensively with Cees de Best. In…

Creating clothing that helps women feel confident and beautiful. Peter van ‘t Veen is a true fashion professional. His journey began in 1985 in Enschede and Groningen, where he ran stores with his brother. His sister-in-law and brother were at the cradle of the Me & Mrs. Jones brand, and Peter naturally rolled into the…

A store where passion for fashion and personal service come together In the heart of Dokkum, you’ll find Anne & Jet Mode, a store where passion for fashion and personal service come together. Anne and Jet are proud entrepreneurs with an impressive story. From side jobs in fashion to realizing their own store—their journey is…

Amersfoort/Bielefeld, December 3, 2025 – Frank Heus will become the new Director of the EK Fashion Business Unit: The Dutch executive will assume responsibility for the fashion segment within the EK Retail multi-sector group as of January 1, 2026. Heus brings with him extensive leadership experience at the European level in sales, marketing, and management.…

‘“It’s not that hard to create a hype, it’s hard to maintain it.” Tell us, who is Fabienne?“I’m Fabienne and I’ve been working on Fabienne Chapot for 16 years now. It was founded in 2006 and at the time the brand was still called Fab. These were bags, wallets, and eventually also shoes. In 2015…

“Thoughtfully designed in Copenhagen, inspired by women” Jeroen is Head of Sales Benelux at Masai Copenhagen. Masai is a Danish label founded in 1992 by a brother and sister. The brand is known for its inclusive and positive approach to fashion and creativity. It was therefore no surprise that Jeroen, after 21 years in fashion…

“You have to create a pleasant atmosphere yourself every single day.” Tineke has been the owner of Maribelle Mode, a women’s fashion store in Klundert, for 32 years. When she was 21, a retail space became available in the village, and she seized the opportunity. She opened her own clothing store and, many years later,…

“Helping the customer and being appreciated for that. Do what you are passionate about.” Tell us, who is Sander?**“My name is Sander van Buiten, and my parents are Arthur and Willemijn. They started the company 44 years ago, and now my wife and I own the stores. Her name also happens to be Willemijn, which…

“I walk in here and it’s always a celebration — it’s never that I think: I don’t feel it.” Tell us, who is Daan Broekman?**“My name is Daan Broekman, I’m 30 years old and co-owner of De Rode Winkel and Thom Broekman. About five years ago, my brother, sister, and I took over the family…

“Major fashion entrepreneurs in Putten now come together on a monthly basis” We start the series with Ben Kooyman. Together with his wife Marjan, he is the owner of Modestal 2.0, a women’s clothing store in Putten. They are entrepreneurs through and through. Ben sees opportunities everywhere and likes to think in solutions. Marjan focuses…

“Fortunately, I have the goodwill of my customers.” Siphra is the owner of Siphra’s Studio, a women’s clothing store in Aalsmeer. She started out as a sales associate and was able to take over the store ten years ago. The previous owner had suddenly left. With a true passion for the business, Siphra wanted to…