Essentiel Antwerp started off in 1999 with a loud and proud T-shirt collection as an anti-dote to the monochromatic fashion landscape, but quickly grew into a complete ready-to-wear women’s collection. The French-Iranian founder Esfan Eghtessadi – the son of designer Nicole Cadine - spent his childhood amid fabrics and sketches. Co-founder Inge Onsea travelled the world and lived in India for years, after which she came back home with a love for colors, prints and sequins. Their heritage is showcased in vibrant and bold collections, filled with strong colors and prints that truly embody a fierce and fearless mindset. 

Essentiel Antwerp is a global brand from Antwerp synonymous with positive energy which creates fashionable statement pieces with a strong sense of newness at an attractive price point. The brand wants to promote mood-boosting fashion that lifts the spirits for fierce, fabulous, and fun-loving individuals.