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Oliver Sweeney

British brand of men’s footwear

Company overview

Led by an obsession for footwear that has fuelled the brand’s expansion, Oliver Sweeney has become a British menswear success story, manufacturing and selling shoes, clothing and accessories that are an ingenious take on traditional craftsmanship.

With a passionate team in London and a factory of craftsmen in the Italian Marche, the brand blends contemporary design with skilled manufacturing.

Website
oliversweeney.com

Company information

Head office
  • London
CEO
  • Tim Cooper
Chair
  • Maurice Helfgott
BGF office
BGF team
Invested since
  • Dec 2014
Total BGF investment
  • £3.85 million

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