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Kapten & Son was founded in 2014 and has developed at a rapid pace into an internationally operating brand. Today, the product portfolio includes backpacks, watches, glasses, sunglasses, suitcases and accessories and every day more than 150 employees work on the further expansion of the brand.
“Our mission is to create the best possible products in terms of design and quality. Our customers are always at the center of everything we do – we want to inspire them to become part of our motto ‘BE KAPTEN’. We follow this vision by constantly seeking improvement on our way to becoming a leading global lifestyle brand. In doing so, we always stick to our culture and never lose sight of our responsibility for our customers, partners, employees and our environment.”
Alexander Glörfeld & Marian Paul – CEOs of Kapten & Son
Our motto BE KAPTEN means: BE PASSIONATE. BE DYNAMIC. BE BOLD. BE OPEN-MINDED. And always BE YOURSELF.
At Kapten & Son, we share a passion for creating the best products in terms of quality and design, while bringing our motto ‘BE KAPTEN’ across the world to inspire others.
Our environment is constantly and rapidly changing. We do not see this as a challenge, but rather as an opportunity to constantly improve. We are driven by the will to better tomorrow from today and constantly strive for innovation. This applies to all our products, our processes and also our employees.
In order to achieve change and progress, we have to break new ground from time to time and venture into unknown territory. We approach the unknown with the utmost respect, but are never afraid of it.
We always have the big picture in mind and don’t just focus on our way. We are aware of our responsibility towards our customers, our partners and our environment and act accordingly.
Kapten & Son stands for the highest quality and contemporary design. We cater to the individual lifestyles of our customers, and adapt to their individual needs. Our products are true lifestyle products that combine versatile functionality, technical excellence and modern aesthetics. Learn more about the sustainability of our products here.
Employees work day after day to expand the brand. Be part of it!
Kapten & Son Retail Stores in Germany and Austria offer customers a distinct brand experience.
Retail Partners offer Kapten & Son products in 13 countries.
The three students Artjem, Fabian and Johannes shared a dream: to create the perfect watch in terms of design and quality. This dream was fulfilled in 2014 with the first Kapten & Son watch 'Campus'. Originally, it was only supposed to be a watch for themselves, but interest was also expressed among their circle of friends. The first 100 watches were assembled by themselves and were sold out after only a few days. This laid the foundation for future success.
The demand quickly grew, the space in the office became smaller and the workload could no longer be handled by the three founders alone. So the move to the first larger office was at hand and the first employee was hired.
In April 2016, an additional product category was added to the product portfolio with the launch of the first sunglasses collection. Like watches, sunglasses represent an emotional lifestyle product and were therefore the perfect addition.
To bring the Kapten & Son brand even closer to customers, the first Kapten & Son pop-up store opened in May 2017 in Cologne, Germany. Only a few months later, in October 2017, the product portfolio was expanded by a new category: backpacks. They serve as perfect companions for any occasion.
In order to grow further, the two company locations in Münster, Germany merged into one location in Cologne, Germany in May 2018. Then, in September 2018, the first permanent Kapten & Son flagship store was also opened in Cologne.
With four more Kapten & Son stores in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Germany, as well as a pop up store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the expansion of the retail stores continued. The product portfolio also grew – following a successful development of sunglasses, the glasses category was expanded to include blue light filter glasses. In addition, the Kapten & Son family grew: the 100 employee mark was cracked.
In addition to opening the first international Kapten & Son store in Vienna, Austria, Kapten & Son's modern food concept 'The Hub' by Kapten & Son opened in the direct vicinity of the company's headquarters in Cologne, Germany. A few kilometers away, the Kapten & Son Glazing Laboratory opened its doors. This step represents another important milestone in the development of the glasses category. Two new product categories were also added to the range: the first suitcase and jewelry collection were launched.
Today, all operations are managed from the headquarters in Cologne, the heart of Kapten & Son. A total of over 150 talented, highly motivated and ambitious employees are now working on the further expansion of the brand. Stay tuned, Kaptens! We have a lot more planned for you this year – among other things, you can look forward to the launch of our prescription sunglasses. Sign up for the newsletter now, and follow us on social media to never miss any news!