No Stitch No Story

We're no role models.
We're real men modeling our own life.
We hunt for rich experiences.
Amazing stories and unforgettable events.
We count stitches and collect scars.
They are the trophies of life.
The souvenirs that remind us of our acts.

Sometimes we go off the rails and over the edge.
Sometimes we fall and sometimes we crash.
But always in style.
Always surprising.
Always with pride.
And with a smile.
Feeling surprisingly confident.

These stories shape our personality.
They make us interesting.
They make us who we are.

Van Gils

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Heritage Timeline

The birth of Van Gils

1940 - Van Gils was founded by H. C. Van Gils in 1948. After World War II, Van Gils was the first to be given Tailor's Vouchers by the government to buy materials Van Gils compassionately set out to make clothing for people in the village.

Van Gils restored the community by giving people work and clothing Through the years Van Gils always delivered quality, great detailing and an edge in product & communication.
Van Gils menswear

1950 - In the late 50s Van Gils started the production of the menswear in Roosendaal.
Introduction of 'Young'

1960 - Van Gils focused as one of the first companies on young audience. The Beatle-jackets were a huge success!
First consumer campaign

1970 - Van Gils starts further development of the consumer brand.

Advertising concept: Van Gils, the difference. Dress up or just wear something.
Van Gils international brand

1980 - Van Gils is in the early 80s the best known brand in the Benelux. The international launch and the development of a worldwide brand started in 1981.
New Head Office

1990 - In 1992 van Gils is acquired by the British William Baird Group and enters a new head office in Breda.
Van Gils Eyewear

2000 - In 2002 Van Gils launched their first Eyewear collection.
No Stitch No Story

2010 - The official launch of the 2011 Van Gils campaign ‘No Stitch No Story’