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22 Jan
Axel Arigato taps Adidas executive for CEO role
Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato has appointed Frederic Sarrant as its new chief executive. He has been working for the last 16 years with Adidas, most... View Article
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Axel Arigato
Swedish luxury sneaker brand since 2014, handcrafted in Portugal from Italian materials with weekly new drops.
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Axel Arigato was founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson (CEO) and Max Svärdh (Creative Director), who met in Gothenburg through mutual friends. Born with a disruptive mindset, the brand modernises and democratises the sneaker landscape through style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.
The name blends Scandinavian minimalism and Japanese precision - 'Axel' is a common Swedish name, while 'Arigato' means 'thank you' in Japanese. Handcrafted in Portugal from premium Italian materials, they achieve couture craftsmanship at accessible prices by cutting out the middleman.
Iconic designs include the minimalist Clean 90 (introduced 2016) and the chunky-soled Orbit. Eschewing traditional seasonal collections, they use an innovative 'Drop of the Week' model releasing one new style weekly, achieving healthier inventory and encouraging more conscious buying.
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21 Jan
Axel Arigato poaches CEO from Adidas
Drapers Axel Arigato poaches CEO from Adidas Premium Swedish brand Axel Arigato has tapped Adidas veteran Frédéric Serrant for its new CEO, replacing co-founder Albin Johansson. The post Axel Arigato poaches CEO from Adidas appeared first on Drapers.
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UK and international delivery available.
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Company Information
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Sweden
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Sustainability
Weekly drops encourage conscious buying. Direct-to-consumer reduces waste. Handcrafted in Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Axel Arigato sneakers made?
Handcrafted in Portugal from premium Italian materials.
What does Axel Arigato mean?
'Axel' is Swedish, 'Arigato' means 'thank you' in Japanese - blending Scandinavian and Japanese influences.
Is there student discount?
Yes, student discount is available.
Swedish Design, Italian Materials
Blending Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese precision, handcrafted in Portugal.
Drop of the Week
New style released every week for fresh collections that encourage conscious buying.
Luxury Made Accessible
Couture craftsmanship at accessible prices by cutting out the middleman.
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