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camp david

Clinton Großhandels-GmbH · Germany

Camp David is a German menswear brand founded in 1997 by the Finkbeiner brothers. It makes men's leisurewear, suits, accessories and shoes, and has Soccx as its women's sister label.

Facts
Founded1997
FoundersJürgen, Hans-Peter and Thomas Finkbeiner
HeadquartersHoppegarten, Brandenburg
ParentClinton Großhandels-GmbH
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
MenswearFootwearAccessories
Sales channels
WholesaleDepartment storesOwn stores

What is Camp David?

Camp David is a German menswear brand. According to Wikipedia, it was founded in 1997 by the brothers Jürgen, Hans-Peter and Thomas Finkbeiner, with eldest brother Achim joining later. It is headquartered in Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, and its parent company is Clinton Großhandels-GmbH.

Products and positioning

The brand makes men's leisurewear, suits, accessories and shoes. Its sister label Soccx targets women.

Distribution

In 2014 the brand was reported to have 250 stores and 1,500 selling areas in department stores or boutiques, mainly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Wikipedia says it still operates in Russia as of 2025.

Why it matters

Camp David is a documented example of a family-founded German menswear brand that built its reach through own stores and shop-in-shop areas in department stores. The official camp-david.com address now redirects to a domain-for-sale page. Wikipedia also notes that the sister label Soccx is aimed at women, so the two names together cover both men and women.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Camp David?

The brothers Jürgen, Hans-Peter and Thomas Finkbeiner founded Camp David in 1997.

What is Soccx?

Soccx is the sister label of Camp David and targets women.

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