Döll
Döll is a German headwear company based in Lauterbach, Hesse, that has made hats and accessories since 1842. It is known for children's hats and accessories.
| Making headwear since | 1842 |
|---|---|
| Company | Leonhard Döll GmbH & Co KG |
| Location | Lauterbach, Hesse, Germany |
| Focus | Children's hats and accessories |
| Taken over by | Kanz Financial Holding, from 1 January 2011 |
| Website | doell.com |
What is Döll?
Döll is a traditional German manufacturer of hats and accessories, operated by Leonhard Döll GmbH & Co KG in Lauterbach, in the state of Hesse. The company has made headwear since 1842.
Products and positioning
Döll specialises in children's hats and accessories and was described by the German trade press as one of the leading headwear companies in Germany. It is a Hessian family-rooted business with a long manufacturing history.
History
In June 2010 the German trade publication Textilwirtschaft reported that Kanz Financial Holding GmbH, based in Neufra, would take over the operating business on 1 January 2011. Managing director Karl-Heinz Ludwig was due to leave at the end of 2010, with Özgur Bender, a managing director of Kanz, named as successor.
Why it matters
Döll is one of the few remaining long-established German headwear makers and illustrates how a regional manufacturer has continued within a wider group of children's fashion brands.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Döll from?
Döll is a German company based in Lauterbach, Hesse.
What does Döll sell?
Döll makes hats and accessories, with a focus on children's headwear.