ABOUT US
Established in 1996, CHARLES & KEITH is a Singaporean fashion label that creates collections – shoes, bags,
eyewear, accessories and costume jewellery – that enhance life and work. From a single footwear shop in the
suburbs to an
international network offering memorable retail experiences both in physical stores and online, CHARLES &
KEITH’s humble beginnings are a testament to its challenger spirit, which has put Singapore on the map as a
place of originality and
creativity.
CHARLES & KEITH celebrates the joy of fashion and embraces its natural duality: Asian & Global. Night & Day.
Work & Play.
VISION
To embrace our Asian roots while building a global brand that is self-assured and empowering, so as to inspire
confidence in all women.
MISSION
To unlock an aspirational brand experience that remains accessible, never compromising on creativity and
challenging the convention that fashion is for the few.
ABOUT US
Established in 1996, CHARLES & KEITH is a Singaporean fashion label that creates collections – shoes, bags,
eyewear, accessories and costume jewellery – that enhance life and work. From a single footwear shop in the
suburbs to an
international network offering memorable retail experiences both in physical stores and online, CHARLES &
KEITH’s humble beginnings are a testament to its challenger spirit, which has put Singapore on the map as a
place of originality and
creativity.
CHARLES & KEITH celebrates the joy of fashion and embraces its natural duality: Asian & Global. Night & Day.
Work & Play.
VISION
To embrace our Asian roots while building a global brand that is self-assured and empowering, so as to inspire
confidence in all women.
MISSION
To unlock an aspirational brand experience that remains accessible, never compromising on creativity and
challenging the convention that fashion is for the few.
BACKGROUND
Singapore-born entrepreneurs, Charles and Keith Wong, established their namesake label in 1996 with the vision
of harnessing the transformative power of fashion to inspire women around the world to unleash their creativity
and confidence.
The brothers opened their first retail store at Amara Shopping Centre in central Singapore.
Having grown up helping their parents run a humble footwear shop in suburban Ang Mo Kio, they were no strangers
to the trade. Since their early teens, both Charles and Keith worked closely alongside their mother, who managed
day-to-day
operations of the family’s store. Inspired by her entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, they challenged
themselves to take the business further: They set out to create their own brand, with ambitions to set it apart
from the competition. After
learning their customers’ preferences, they took a leap of faith by shifting away from the traditional model of
selling shoes. Instead of obtaining their products from wholesale partners, CHARLES & KEITH started to offer
original designs. This
novel business strategy was pivotal to the brand’s success and subsequent rapid expansion across Singapore and
shortly after, the rest of Asia.
In 2004, CHARLES & KEITH expanded its retail presence with the launch of its e-commerce website. In 2011, L
Capital Asia LLC, a private equity firm linked to LVMH, was invited to take a minority stake in CHARLES & KEITH
group. Leveraging on
this strategic investor, CHARLES & KEITH successfully launched the brand in China. Today, CHARLES & KEITH is
fully owned by the Wong family and has an established retail presence of nearly 700 stores in over 30 countries,
with a strong foothold
in the Asia Pacific and Middle East. Flagship stores opened in key fashion cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul,
Shanghai and Dubai. The brand is also available online — CHARLESKEITH.COM ships to nearly 60 markets worldwide,
including Australia, Europe
and the United States of America.
With a deep-seated belief in social and environmental responsibility, CHARLES & KEITH has partnered with
international organisations such as UN Women, Dress for Success, The Asia Foundation, Save The Children, UNICEF,
Red Cross, WWF and
Plastic Bank. The brand also works closely with The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), The Leather Working Group
and The Textile Exchange to ensure that it adopts an increasingly sustainable approach in all aspects of the
business.
BACKGROUND
Singapore-born entrepreneurs, Charles and Keith Wong, established their namesake label in 1996 with the vision
of harnessing the transformative power of fashion to inspire women around the world to unleash their creativity
and confidence.
The brothers opened their first retail store at Amara Shopping Centre in central Singapore.
Having grown up helping their parents run a humble footwear shop in suburban Ang Mo Kio, they were no strangers
to the trade. Since their early teens, both Charles and Keith worked closely alongside their mother, who managed
day-to-day
operations of the family’s store. Inspired by her entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, they challenged
themselves to take the business further: They set out to create their own brand, with ambitions to set it apart
from the competition. After
learning their customers’ preferences, they took a leap of faith by shifting away from the traditional model of
selling shoes. Instead of obtaining their products from wholesale partners, CHARLES & KEITH started to offer
original designs. This
novel business strategy was pivotal to the brand’s success and subsequent rapid expansion across Singapore and
shortly after, the rest of Asia.
In 2004, CHARLES & KEITH expanded its retail presence with the launch of its e-commerce website. In 2011, L
Capital Asia LLC, a private equity firm linked to LVMH, was invited to take a minority stake in CHARLES & KEITH
group. Leveraging on
this strategic investor, CHARLES & KEITH successfully launched the brand in China. Today, CHARLES & KEITH is
fully owned by the Wong family and has an established retail presence of nearly 700 stores in over 30 countries,
with a strong foothold
in the Asia Pacific and Middle East. Flagship stores opened in key fashion cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul,
Shanghai and Dubai. The brand is also available online — CHARLESKEITH.COM ships to nearly 60 markets worldwide,
including Australia, Europe
and the United States of America.
With a deep-seated belief in social and environmental responsibility, CHARLES & KEITH has partnered with
international organisations such as UN Women, Dress for Success, The Asia Foundation, Save The Children, UNICEF,
Red Cross, WWF and
Plastic Bank. The brand also works closely with The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), The Leather Working Group
and The Textile Exchange to ensure that it adopts an increasingly sustainable approach in all aspects of the
business.