DANTE6
DANTE6 is a Dutch womenswear label founded in Rotterdam in 2009 by Evelyne Brekelmans. It designs luxury essentials and releases its clothing in monthly capsule collections.
| Founded | 2009, Rotterdam |
|---|---|
| Founder | Evelyne Brekelmans |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Delivery model | Monthly capsule collections |
| Website | dante6.com |
What is DANTE6?
DANTE6 is a premium womenswear brand from the Netherlands. It describes its clothing as luxury essentials: pieces intended to be kept and worn over a long period rather than replaced each season.
History
The label was founded in 2009 in Rotterdam by Evelyne Brekelmans, who also serves as its creative director. The company is based in the Rotterdam region of South Holland.
Products and positioning
The brand is known for distinctive capsule collections. In 2020 it changed its delivery system: instead of two large seasonal drops, DANTE6 now releases a capsule every month, timed so that each collection reaches stores at the start of the season it is designed for.
- Womenswear built around long-lasting wardrobe staples
- Monthly capsule releases since 2020
- Collections aligned with the actual wearing season
Why it matters
The move to monthly, season-aligned deliveries is a practical response to a long-standing wholesale problem, where clothing lands in shops months before customers can wear it. For a mid-sized label, smaller and more frequent drops also keep the offer fresh for retail partners and online shoppers.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded DANTE6?
DANTE6 was founded in 2009 by Evelyne Brekelmans, who is also the brand's creative director.
Where is DANTE6 from?
DANTE6 is a Dutch womenswear brand founded in Rotterdam, Netherlands.