Clan de Banlieue
Netherlands
Clan de Banlieue is a streetwear label from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. It describes its aesthetic as Luxury Grime and makes hoodies, tracksuits and jackets.
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Sinan Karaca, Levie Merckens, Richard Lopes |
| Based in | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Style | Luxury Grime |
| Stockists | Foot Locker, JD |
What is Clan de Banlieue?
Clan de Banlieue is a Rotterdam streetwear brand founded in 2014 by Sinan Karaca, Levie Merckens and Richard Lopes. It began as a class project at a secondary school.
Products and positioning
The label is described as Luxury Grime, fusing street culture with fashion. Its range includes hoodies and tracksuits, geometric cut puffer jackets from the Moving Mountains collection and patched varsity jackets from the Past Present Future capsule.
Distribution
The brand has been stocked by sports retailers including Foot Locker and JD.
The brand's seasonal capsules, such as Moving Mountains and Past Present Future, show a focus on outerwear and varsity jackets alongside its core hoodies and tracksuits. Stocking by Foot Locker and JD has given the label visibility beyond its home city.
Why it matters
Clan de Banlieue is a notable example of a Dutch streetwear label that grew from a school project into a brand sold by major sports retailers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Clan de Banlieue from?
Clan de Banlieue is from Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Who founded Clan de Banlieue?
It was founded in 2014 by Sinan Karaca, Levie Merckens and Richard Lopes.