Colcci is a Brazilian fashion company specialising in clothing and accessories. The company offers a wide range of products for both men and women, including jeans, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, and shoes. Colcci is one of the leading fashion brands in

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, and it has a strong presence in both the domestic market and international markets.

History

Colcci was established in 1986 in

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, in Brazil. Since 1988, Adriana Zucco has been the creative director of Colcci's womenswear. In the early 2000s, the brand was acquired by AMC Têxtil group.

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has been the main female promotional model for the brand since 2005. Colcci entered the US market through a distribution partnership with

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. In October 2009, Colcci expanded its business in the United Kingdom. In 2021, Colcci launched a

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collection with Coca-Cola-branded clothes.

Activities

Colcci operates in 31 countries, with 1,650 label stores and 20 franchise stores. Colcci is heavily influenced by streetwear clothing targeted at young people, and is known for its sportswear, denims, accessories, and footwear. Although

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has an influence, designers for Colcci are also inspired by Mexican folk art, religious and historic images, and literature.

References

{{Reflist Brazilian fashion designers Clothing companies of Brazil High fashion brands Companies based in Santa Catarina (state) Clothing companies established in 1986 1986 establishments in Brazil Brazilian brands