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Meet the designers: Lina

Meet the designers: Lina

Meet Lina, a talented fashion designer who has been bringing her creative ideas to life for many years. Originally from Lithuania, Lina completed her Fashion studies in Vilnius and has been living and working in Germany for more than a decade. She has worked with various European and Russian customers in the licenses branch, and since July 2022, she has been supporting Erve with their requests.
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Meet the designers: Ruth

Meet the designers: Ruth

Meet Ruth, a talented designer with a passion for creating unique designs in the licensing industry. After studying Fashion Studies at University, she got her first job as a menswear designer before moving into the licensing industry. Over the years, she has worked with various licenses and customers, witnessing the industry's growth and development.
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Meet the designers: Stefanie

Meet the designers: Stefanie

Meet Stefanie, a designer at Erve Europe who brings passion and expertise to the team. Stefanie studied accessories design at Hochschule Pforzheim - School of Design and discovered her love for allover and placement prints during an internship for the Berlin brand Blutsgeschwister.
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Meet the designers: Jurgen

Meet the designers: Jurgen

Meet Jurgen, who has been working at Erve as a designer for over 20 years. He brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the team.
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Erve SRL: A New Chapter in Erve’s expansion

Erve SRL: A New Chapter in Erve’s expansion

Erve, a company with 38 years of experience in licensed and branded apparel and accessories, has taken a significant step in expanding its reach in the European market. The company is known for its high-quality standards and full control over the supply chain. It has recently established a new office in Italy called Erve SRL, focusing on the Mediterranean region, and appointed Francesco De'Robertis as the General Manager.
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World Water Day: Erve's Commitment to Water Conservation

World Water Day: Erve's Commitment to Water Conservation

Today, as we celebrate World Water Day, we at Erve recognize the importance of water conservation and management. As a company operating in the textile industry, we acknowledge the substantial water consumption and pollution associated with our sector. In this article, we would like to share our ongoing efforts to reduce our water footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Sock it to them | License Global Magazine

Sock it to them | License Global Magazine

In the world of business attire, people might be hamstrung when it comes to creativity or colour. One might wear a brightly coloured shirt, some flashy cufflinks, a patterned tie… or maybe accompany an outfit with some colourful socks. A pair of socks could be the easiest way to accessorize an outfit, showing off the wearer’s individuality and personality, while still maintaining a professional dress code.
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Erve earmarks 2023 a ‘big year for impact reduction’

Erve earmarks 2023 a ‘big year for impact reduction’

An interview from Products of Change with Kyra Claeys, Quality & Compliance Manager at Erve Europe. The licensed fashion powerhouse, Erve Europe has earmarked 2023 as a big year for CO2 reduction across its operations as it looks to bring 50% of its suppliers into alignment with its environmental targets.
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Erve UK & Ireland’s first anniversary!

Erve UK & Ireland’s first anniversary!

Our first year has been a profound success as we deliver on our mission of increasing retailer value through maximising margins and volumes with high quality products from a reliable source, and brand owner value through improved market coverage in line with their brand and business expectations.
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Fashion-forward licensed apparel

Fashion-forward licensed apparel

Fashion-forward licensed apparel manufacturer, Erve, is making waves at retail across its gaming, entertainment and brand-driven licensed goods portfolio. Working with countless brands beloved around the globe, London and Belgium-based Erve focuses on creating unique ranges to fit the identity of each license and the taste of multigenerational consumers.
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The organic growth of Erve Europe

The organic growth of Erve Europe

Erve Europe is founded in 1985. Back then, the Brussels based company began to specialize in the design and production of apparel. Since 1994, Erve Europe started focusing on licensing. Ever since, the train doesn’t seem to slow down. Currently, Erve Europe supplies the whole European continent with innovative licensed apparel and accessories.
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The design insight of Erve

The design insight of Erve

In a faster and faster world with everchanging trends, designers need to step up to bring their designs to the next level. Erve, a truly Pan European licensed apparel supplier, is working hard on staying up to date on the latest fashion trends. Their in-house design team, with 20 designers across 7 countries, has a global approach and works as 1 team on a daily base.
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The Focus of our License Portfolio

The Focus of our License Portfolio

“Erve Group is growing significantly. The team and I make sure our license portfolio is relevant, dynamic and adapted to the needed territories.”, Arno-Laurent mentions.
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High Speed to Market with our Warehouses!

High Speed to Market with our Warehouses!

Erve works with 5 warehouses across Europe, making it possible to keep our goods on stock for our customers and guarantee a quick and on time delivery. In the following video, we zoom in on one of our warehouses, based in Germany.
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World Cotton Day at Erve!

World Cotton Day at Erve!

World Cotton Day is a yearly celebration to show the enduring positive impact cotton can have. We celebrate this day at Erve, because cotton plays a big role in our day-to-day business. However, regular cottons use a considerable amount of synthetic fertilizers and need a lot of water during the manufacturing process.
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Celebrating International Day of Sign Languages!

Celebrating International Day of Sign Languages!

Today at Erve, we celebrate the International Sign Language Day! Why? Because at Erve we believe in creating a supportive environment that encourages everyone to feel at ease, from staff to suppliers, partners and customers.
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Erve Group adds Poppy Playtime to gaming portfolio

Erve Group adds Poppy Playtime to gaming portfolio

Erve adds gaming hit sensation Poppy Playtime to their portfolio. Erve Group has today announced a new licensing deal with global gaming phenomenon Poppy Playtime. The deal was was made with the USA based Animation and Game Studio MOB Entertainment, the creator the game.
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BoredJobs NFT apparel

BoredJobs NFT apparel

Erve has announced today a new licensing deal with BoredJobs to launch branded apparel collections for the UK and European market of the globally recognised NFT brand Bored Ape Yacht Club.
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People first at Erve Group!

People first at Erve Group!

At Erve Group we attach great importance to properly monitor and control the suppliers we work with.
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Shaun the Sheep is here!

Shaun the Sheep is here!

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Aardman for Shaun the Sheep.
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Three steps to a sustainable future

Three steps to a sustainable future

Find out how Erve contributes to a greener future by caring for people, restoring forests and putting thought into our products. Watch the video.
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Erve Group enters into Licensing Deal with Harvard University

Erve Group enters into Licensing Deal with Harvard University

Erve Group has today announced a new licensing deal with Harvard University to launch branded apparel collections for the European market of the globally recognised university brand.
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Meet our global design team

Meet our global design team

Our head of global design, Nick Dierickx, and lead designer for Erve UK & Ireland, Amanda Cooke, discuss the advantages of being part of an internationally connected design team.
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5 ways to reduce the environmental impact of fashion production

5 ways to reduce the environmental impact of fashion production

How can we work towards sustainability in fashion? In this article, Tom Rossi, Managing Director of Erve UK and Ireland, writes about ways to reduce our environmental impact.
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5 benefits of a globally connected sourcing partner

5 benefits of a globally connected sourcing partner

Tom Rossi, Managing Director of Erve UK and Ireland, talks about the benefits of Erve’s one-stop-shop solution.
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My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia

Erve Europe enters into Licensing Deal with Crunchyroll for the anime hit My Hero Academia.
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Erve is levelling up their gaming licences portfolio

Erve is levelling up their gaming licences portfolio

As the gaming world gains momentum, we’re levelling up our gaming licences portfolio and adding a specialist to our team for support. 🎮 Welcome aboard Brian Mulcahy!
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We have lift-off !!! Erve UK & Ireland

We have lift-off !!! Erve UK & Ireland

PRESS RELEASE: Global fashion powerhouse Erve Group sets up permanent home in the UK & Ireland
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Socks: small product, big business

Socks: small product, big business

🧦 They come in pairs, we all wear them, and there’s much to learn about their design and quality. Meet Erve Group’s sock experts Stephanie and Maud.
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Attack On Titan

Attack On Titan

Erve Europe has today announced a new multi-year partnership with Funimation Global Group to launch a branded apparel collection for the European market for the popular anime series “Attack On Titan.”
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Erve Shop 1st capsule collection

Erve Shop 1st capsule collection

Erve Shop launches its first-ever capsule collection, dedicated to Winnie The Pooh
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Why garment producers are choosing Ethiopia

Why garment producers are choosing Ethiopia

Ethiopia is the next frontier for garment production.
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AB InBev apparel

AB InBev apparel

Erve Europe has today announced a new multi-year partnership with AB InBev, the world’s leading brewer, to launch a branded apparel collection in a deal brokered by IMG.
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Game on for gaming apparel

Game on for gaming apparel

Tom Fabes, Gaming Manager of Erve Europe, talks about how the company deals with the ever-changing world of gaming.
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New license: Rocket League

New license: Rocket League

Erve Europe and Psyonix partner to launch Rocket League apparel.
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Our new interactive Brands Room

Our new interactive Brands Room

We are proud to reveal a sleek new showroom at our Brussels head office, in which to showcase all of Erve Europe’s brands.
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How we managed to grow in 2020?

How we managed to grow in 2020?

Watch our General Manager Eva Van Boxstael explain and join us in looking forward to a brighter 2021.
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Overwatch & World of Warcraft

Overwatch & World of Warcraft

Erve Europe adds Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch and World of Warcraft to its gaming portfolio
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Our new office in Poland opens

Our new office in Poland opens

Following rapid growth in Poland, we are proud to announce the opening of our dedicated Polish office in the beautiful city of Wroclaw.
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Stay tuned: sustainability in action

Stay tuned: sustainability in action

How to stay socially and environmentally conscious in the garment industry. An interview with Kyra Claeys.
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Interview Arnout Marck | erve.shop

Interview Arnout Marck | erve.shop

A peek behind the scenes of our webshop. After launching earlier this year, erve.shop has made licensed apparel available to our customers in just a few clicks.
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Official Pokémon licensee

Official Pokémon licensee

We are very happy and proud to announce that The Pokémon Company International is teaming up with us!
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Safety in style | face masks

Safety in style | face masks

New: face masks featuring your favorite cartoon, game or movie heroes. Order a custom collection and help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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erve.shop has arrived

erve.shop has arrived

Our new web store for stock items is now up and running!
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Celebrating our 35th anniversary

Celebrating our 35th anniversary

We proudly present our new company logo, symbol for growth. Cheers to the next 35 years & beyond 🥂.
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Sustainable fashion commitment

Sustainable fashion commitment

Becoming a circular knit supplier | C2C, an update on sustainable packaging and STeP
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NASA merchandise

NASA merchandise

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module Eagle on the moon. To honour that mission, now 50 years later, we created this NASA merchandise range!
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Harry Potter merchandise

Harry Potter merchandise

Harry Potter Wizards Unite! A brand new AR game by Niantic (from Pokémon Go).
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Gaming license manager

Gaming license manager

Tom Fabes has been appointed our global gaming license manager to support the company’s expansion into e-sports and gaming licenses.
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We love nature

We love nature

We love nature, so thanks to our recent recycling efforts, we saved and planted 22 trees together with Out Of Use and Natuurpunt.
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ZDHC waste-water testing

ZDHC waste-water testing

Erve Europe are pleased to announce that testing laboratory Hohenstein is now a member of The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme (ZDHC), meaning we can offer an even wider range of tests that ensure the quality of our materials.
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We support the ACCORD

We support the ACCORD

As a signatory of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, Erve Europe (Van der Erve NV) wants to speak out in support of the continuation of the Accord and its life-saving work that came as a response to the tragic Rana Plaza disaster in 2013.
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STeP, FSC & IRBC

STeP, FSC & IRBC

A lot of abbreviations. All about quality, safety, the environment and corporate social responsibility. What do they (and we!) stand for?
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A brand new showroom

A brand new showroom

Erve Europe is opening a brand new showroom with licensed & branded apparel near Brussels Airport.

Licence portfolio

Erve holds the licences to the most beloved movie, video, game and cartoon characters in Europe.
Are you looking for a specific hero or heroine?

Brand portfolio

The power of a brand can never be underestimated.

View a selection of our extensive portfolio.

Products

We design, source, produce and distribute apparel for babies, children and adults

Erve UK & Ireland
Erve UK & Ireland (Erve Ltd)
167-169 Great Portland Street
5th Floor
London, England
W1W 5PF
Erve Europe
Erve Europe (Van der Erve nv)
Weiveldlaan 41 bus 21
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Fax +32 (0)2 7257363
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