Digel
Digel is a German menswear company founded in 1939 in Nagold by Gustav Digel. It makes suits, jackets, trousers, shirts and knitwear, positioned as timeless business fashion with substance.
| Founded | 1939 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Gustav Digel |
| Place of founding | Nagold, Germany |
| Own stores since | 2013 |
| Website | digel.com |
What is Digel?
Digel is a German menswear brand founded in 1939 by Gustav Digel in Nagold, with about 20 employees at the start. It describes its style as timeless business fashion with substance, built on craftsmanship and entrepreneurial responsibility.
History
Export markets in Western and Eastern Europe were supplied from Nagold. In the mid 1970s the company added a women's collection called Dinesse, and in 2013 it opened its first own retail stores.
Products and positioning
The core range is men's clothing.
- Suits, jackets, trousers and vests
- Outerwear, shirts and knitwear
- Accessories and shoes
- Ceremony wear
Distribution
Digel sells through its own online stores, its own retail stores and B2B customers, and provides a store locator.
Its heritage in tailoring and business wear remains visible across the range, from suits to ceremony wear.
Why it matters
Digel is an example of a long-established German family clothing maker that has added direct retail and online sales to a wholesale tradition.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Digel from?
Digel is a German menswear company, founded in Nagold.
Who founded Digel?
Digel was founded in 1939 by Gustav Digel in Nagold.