Tiffosi
VNC Group · Portugal
Tiffosi is a Portuguese casualwear brand launched in 1991 and based in Vila Nova de Gaia. It is best known for jeans, alongside T-shirts and sweatshirts, and belongs to the VNC Group.
| Launched | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal |
| Parent group | VNC Group (Cofemel) |
| Core product | Jeans |
| Stores in Portugal | About 70 (2015) |
| Website | tiffosi.com |
What is Tiffosi?
Tiffosi is a Portuguese denim and casualwear brand headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto. It is produced and managed by the company Cofemel, which belongs to the family owned VNC Group (Grupo Vila Nova Carneiro), led by António Vila Nova and his siblings.
History
Cofemel was established in 1979, and the Tiffosi brand was launched in 1991. The brand began its international expansion in 2006, and VNC Group acquired Cofemel in 2008.
Products and positioning
Jeans are the core of the brand, complemented by a broader casual range:
- Denim for women and men
- T-shirts and sweatshirts
- Casual separates and accessories
Distribution
Tiffosi combines its own retail network with wholesale. By 2015 it operated around 70 stores in Portugal, including shops in central Porto, and reported more than 1,700 wholesale clients worldwide, with Europe as its main market.
Why it matters
Tiffosi is an example of a vertically managed denim label that has grown from its home market into international wholesale.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tiffosi from?
Tiffosi is a Portuguese brand headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto.
Who owns Tiffosi?
Tiffosi is produced by Cofemel, a company owned by the Portuguese VNC Group since 2008.