Closed

Link copied

Could not copy. Select and copy the link below.

Link to share

Country: Italy
Founded: 1978 1970s
Category: Clothing Bags Accessories Footwear
Related brands: Clothing brands founded in the 1970s Clothing brands from Italy

Closed characteristics

Main traits of Closed

Minimal & basics: Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Polished & dressy: Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Closed relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

Overview

Tagline

stay Closed! together with friends since 1978

Closed is a denim-founded fashion brand launched in Italy in 1978 by French designers Marithé Bachellerie and François Girbaud. Now based in Hamburg, it offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories, and presents high-quality everyday clothing centered on Italian-made denim. The brand officially emphasizes family ownership, traditional craftsmanship, and continued innovation, and also offers eco-denim lines such as A BETTER BLUE.

Concept

We are a family business, and we remain true to our roots of traditional craftsmanship, whilst constantly working on innovation.

Related brands

Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

Related brands: 1 brands
Founded: 1972

Year Brand Category Description

1972

MARITHE + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD

Parent brand

Clothing

A historical line centered on denim and developed under its own name

In 1977, Marithé and François introduced this name as an iconic line of MARITHÉ + FRANÇOIS

In 1977, Marithé and François introduced this name as an iconic line of MARITHÉ + FRANÇOIS GIRBAUD. It began as one of the line extensions rooted in the parent brand’s denim and, unlike its other knitwear, sportswear, and functional-wear lines, was offered under its own brand name. The official brand history also records it as a line launched by the founders.

1972 Parent brand

MARITHE + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD

Clothing

A historical line centered on denim and developed under its own name

In 1977, Marithé and François introduced this name as an iconic line of MARITHÉ + FRANÇOIS