The Mönchengladbach-based trouser specialist GARDEUR GmbH manufactures high-quality women’s and men’s trousers with a perfect fit. The Group’s portfolio includes the brands Atelier GARDEUR, g design and Thomas Rath Trousers. As Germany’s only fully integrated trousers manufacturer, GARDEUR can cover all stages of the development of trousers at its atelier, thus ensuring a high standard of craftsmanship and flexible collection control. Founded in 1920, the company employs a workforce of some 2,000 and delivers to approx. 3,000 customers worldwide.
The Brands
Atelier GARDEUR
Trousers made at the Atelier GARDEUR fuse excellent quality with a perfect fit. Germany’s premier trousers brand addresses discerning people in the prime of their lives. These particulary appreciate the outstanding wear properties and contemporary-elegant style.
g design
g design is the self-confident trousers brand for individualists. With its fashion-forward and independent approach the high-fashion label is setting new trends. Hip silhouettes, highly polished design features and discerning quality come together here for a cultivated yet casual look.
Thomas Rath Trousers
Thomas Rath Trousers is a premium trousers brand for style-conscious women. The styles are characterised by exquisite fabrics finished with loving attention to detail and selected details. The label was launched in 2012 by designer Thomas Rath and the trousers specialist GARDEUR. Thomas Rath is responsible for the design, GARDEUR takes care of purchasing, process engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, sales, retail area management and communications.
Management
Gerhard Kränzle, CEO Managing Director Personnel, Product, Marketing and Sales
Frank Schulte-Kellinghaus Managing Director Finance and Logistics
Marcus Kraft Vice Managing Director Change Management and Controlling
Owners
Partner of GARDEUR GmbH since 2008, the Hamburg-based investor CAPCELLENCE is an independent, partner-run company. Based on an evergreen structure with a minimum runtime of 20 years, it invests in established medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
