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The group

Our history

1973 :   The company El internationale was created by Albert Kohn and supplies ready to wear for woman.
 
1979: the brand Initiative is created
 
1982 : El internationale relocates its production to Eastern Europe and Asia. The company starts being recognized as a manufacturer which speciality is: coats, jackets and raincoats.
 
1990 : El internationale becomes a leader in France on this market and supplies all distribution networks
 
1992 : El internationale starts conquering markets abroad successfully.
 
1996 : 
El internationale branches out by creating  Dellalui to manufacture and market a sportswear line for men.
 
Only 4 years after its creation, Dellalui is one of France’s leaders in Sportswear for men.
 
2000: Acquisition of the brand Canasport
 
2002 : Dellalui launches the brand Delahaye
 
2008 : El internationale and Dellalui have each of them become top protagonists in their own specialities :

  • 2 million pieces sold per year
  • More than 5 000 clients 
  • Present in 20 countries