Calibre (menswear)

Calibre is an Australian menswear brand launched in 1989 by Gary Zecevic. The brand specialises in tailored casual garments.

Calibre Clothing
TypePrivately held company
IndustryFashion, Retail
Founded1989
FounderGary Zecevic
HeadquartersMelbourne,
Victoria
ProductsMenswear
Websitewww.calibre.com.au
Calibre store in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

History

In 1989, Gary Zecevic opened his first Calibre store in South Yarra, Melbourne. Three years later, he opened his second Melbourne store, followed by two additional stores in Sydney. By 1997, Calibre began exporting products, at Barney's New York and Fred Segal in Los Angeles USA, and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong. Exports ceased in the early 2000s in order to focus on the Australian market. In 2006, The Australian speculated the company was turning over nearly $20 million. The first Calibre concession store opened in David Jones in 2009, and their online store was launched in 2011.[1]

Present day

Calibre now has 16 stores and 8 concessions within David Jones stores nationally, as well as its own e-commerce website which ships products globally.[2] Currently, the headquarters of the company is situated in Melbourne, Australia.

Awards

Calibre won the 2015 Vogue Fashion Laureate award for Best Menswear,[3] additionally the founder Gary Zecevic was awarded the GQ Australian Men of the Year award for Fashion in 2007.[4]

References
  1. Wells, Rachel (19 October 2009). "The right calibre". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  2. "Stores". Calibre. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  3. Traill-Nash, Glynis (23 October 2015). "Vogue Star of Fashion Laureates". The Australian. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  4. "GQ Men of the Year Awards Night". Vogue.com.au. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
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