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Riopele is a company with strong interests in the international market, exporting over 95% of its production. With a strong tradition in the European market, the portuguese company entered the American market in 2019. It’s here to stay.
‘We want to stay close to our customers’, emphasised Tina Guimarães. For the Riopele’s american market manager, ‘with a regular presence in New York, we can ensure personalised service’. Likewise, ‘given the ongoing investments the company is making, our North American customers can experience the latest developments first-hand’.
Sander Lak, creative director and fashion designer, recently visited Riopele’s showroom in New York. ‘Having a showroom in New York to explore the latest developments and garments is truly fantastic! The Riopele office has inspired me to visit Portugal and experience the mill firsthand’, Lak highlighted.
Danielle Samuels also visited Riopele’s space recently. ‘It’s especially useful that they are close by and available to help us at any moment’, she mentioned. For Veronica Beard, ‘these are the kinds of partners we value and want to grow with. Riopele’s understanding of fabrics and our brand is unmatched’.
Adding on, Iris Setlakwe states that ‘there are many reasons why we have continued working with this amazing company since 2001’. According to the head of Iris Collection, ‘the professionals are kind, personable, and provide excellent customer service’.
Karl Aberg, Vice President of John Varvatos, states, ‘I feel inspired every time I visit the Riopele office in New York.” He describes it as ‘a true hub of creativity. There’s a huge library filled with samples, garments, colours, and textures. I often go to the office looking for a specific item and end up discovering many other ideas I didn’t know I was looking for’. He adds, ‘it’s always a great help and a revelation. I know I can find ideas and inspiration, while also conducting business and making decisions’.
The Club Monaco team appreciates the warm hospitality shown by Riopele’s team. Carolyn Carter, Fabric R&D, mentions that she often visits the office ‘for everything, from seeking seasonal inspiration and choosing fabrics to requesting reference pieces. We’re truly fortunate to have such an outstanding team from Riopele to support us!’
Historically, the American market is the largest importer of clothing globally. It is also the most competitive market where all companies aim to establish themselves. ‘In the case of Riopele, we’ve come to stay’, concludes Tina Guimarães.
