29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Lingerie, swimwear and hosiery

Eminence

Delta Galil · France

Eminence is a French men's underwear brand that has made premium menswear since 1944. Owned by Delta Galil since 2018, it sells underwear, nightwear, loungewear, swimwear and polo shirts.

Facts
Founded1944
Parent groupDelta Galil (since 2018)
CountryFrance
DistributionOver 80 department stores in France
Websiteeminence.fr
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
LingerieMenswearSwimwear
Sales channels
Department storesWholesaleE-commerce

What is Eminence?

Eminence is a French men's underwear brand based in the south of France. It has manufactured premium men's garments since 1944 and is one of the best-known underwear names in the French market.

History

In 2018 Eminence was acquired by Delta Galil, the Israeli apparel group that owns and licenses a portfolio of underwear and activewear brands.

Products and positioning

  • Briefs, boxers and trunks
  • Socks
  • Nightwear and loungewear
  • Swimwear and polo shirts

The brand emphasises French know-how and quality manufacturing, and part of its range carries a made in France label.

Distribution

In France, Eminence is sold in more than 80 department stores, over 1,000 retail shops and through online retailers, including its own e-commerce site. Internationally it is carried by retailers in Belgium, Spain, Germany, Ukraine, South Africa, Japan and West Africa.

Why it matters

Eminence is an example of a heritage national underwear brand absorbed into a global group, giving it sourcing scale while retaining a strong domestic retail footprint.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Eminence?

Eminence has been owned by the apparel group Delta Galil since 2018.

What does Eminence sell?

Eminence sells men's underwear, socks, nightwear, loungewear, swimwear and polo shirts.

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