Septwolves (clothing)
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Septwolves ({{zh|s=七匹狼|p=Qīpǐláng}}), formally Fujian Septwolves Industry Co., Ltd, is a clothing company based in Fujian, People's Republic of China. The brand was registered in 1990 in mainland China.[http://www.septwolves.com/ Company website]Hong Kong SAR Intellectual Property Department [http://www.ipd.gov.hk/eng/intellectual_property/trademarks/trademarks_decisions/decision/DEC200117507OP.pdf Application No. 200117507]
Noting that Septwolves' outlets number in the thousands, the Financial Times called it "a household name in China".{{cite news |last=Hancock |first=Tom |date=2017-08-22 |title=Septwolves snaps up Chinese rights to Karl Lagerfeld brand for $48m |url=https://www.ft.com/content/1c5f2da6-871d-11e7-bf50-e1c239b45787 |newspaper=Financial Times |accessdate=2022-05-16 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220322081553/https://www.ft.com/content/1c5f2da6-871d-11e7-bf50-e1c239b45787 |archivedate=2022-03-22 }} Week in China said that in 2001, Septwolves turned into "one of the biggest players in China’s casual wear industry, with its jackets ranking first in market share terms".{{cite news |last=Zhou |first=Shaoxiong |date=2011-01-14 |title=Founder of Septwolves |url=https://www.weekinchina.com/2011/01/founder-of-septwolves/ |magazine=Week in China |accessdate=2022-05-16 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516083327/https://www.weekinchina.com/2011/01/founder-of-septwolves/ |archivedate=2022-05-16 }}{{Cite web |title=Fujian Septwolves Industry {{!}} Company Overview & News |url=https://www.forbes.com/companies/septwolves-industry/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
History
Septwolves was founded in 1990 in Jinjiang.{{cite news |last=Mira |first=Nicola |date=2016-07-26 |title=Chinese label Septwolves sets out to conquer Europe, starting from Milan |url=https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Chinese-label-septwolves-sets-out-to-conquer-europe-starting-from-milan,717416.html |publisher=Fashion Network |accessdate=2022-05-16 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516082528/https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Chinese-label-septwolves-sets-out-to-conquer-europe-starting-from-milan,717416.html |archivedate=2022-05-16 }}{{cite news |author1=一鹤 |author2=宇晖 |date=2005-09-01 |title=七匹狼的恩恩怨怨 |trans-title=The grudges of Septwolves |language=zh |url=https://finance.sina.com.cn/review/observe/20050901/16091935319.shtml |publisher=Sina Corporation |accessdate=2022-05-16 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516083720/https://finance.sina.com.cn/review/observe/20050901/16091935319.shtml |archivedate=2022-05-16 }} It is currently based in Xiamen. Fujian Septwolves Group, founded by Zhou Yongwei, Zhou Shaoxiong, Zhou Shaoming and Chen Pengling currently holds the most shares in the clothing company.{{cite web |date=2 April 2016 |title=2015 Annual Report |url=http://disclosure.szse.cn/finalpage/2016-04-02/1202132162.PDF |access-date=9 November 2016 |work=Fujian Septwolves Industry |publisher=Shenzhen Stock Exchange |language=Chinese}}
In 1992, it was recognized as a 'Reputable Brand in Fujian', and the next year the trademark was registered overseas. It claims to be "one of the most famous men's clothing makers in China"China Retail News [http://www.chinaretailnews.com/2008/02/27/1045-septwolves-purchases-entire-business-street/ Septwolves Purchases Entire Business Street], 27 February 2008 and has now expanded into women's and children's wear.
In 2000, the garment business was restructured.
In February 2002, US President George W. Bush was presented with samples as part of his visit to China.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}} The company has had endorsement or sponsorship deals with Chyi Chin and Real Madrid.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}
Since 6 August 2004, the garment business has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as Fujian Septwolves Industry Co., Ltd. {{SZSE|002029}} In 2006, it was ranked 303rd most influential brand in Asia.{{Third-party inline|date=November 2016}}
As of 9 November 2016, Septwolves was a constituent of SZSE Component Index but not in SZSE 300 Index.
The group also operates a number of enterprises in Fujian, including commercial property in Quanzhou that is worth over RMB100 million.
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External links
- [http://www.septwolves.com/ Official website] {{in lang|zh}}
Category:Companies based in Fujian
Category:Chinese companies established in 1990