A decade that broke many fashion traditions, created new social movements and the rise of hippie culture, mini skirts, elastic fabrics and a growing interest in design aesthetics for casual sportswear lead to the birth of Robe Di Kappa.
1960
1968
A 23-year-old Italian entrepreneur Maurizio Vitale founded Robe Di Kappa with a simple vision: To change the world. Maurizio believed that anything is possible when you dare to dream.
1968
1969
A Robe Di Kappa famous La Polo was born.
1969
1978
A young sales manager at Robe Di Kappa had the foresight to predict the emerging androgynous fashion phenomenon in the 70s, which lead to the birth of an iconic look and feel for Robe Di Kappa sportswear.
1978
1979
Robe Di Kappa has served athletes and sports fans alike for an entire generation and is synonymous with most of the top European football clubs in the ’70s and ’80s.
1979
1980 -90
With the “Dress for success” phenomenon sweeping across the world, the concept of dressing up is identified as a successful individual. With mega luxury Italian brands such as PRADA, VERSACE, FENDI and ARMANI leading this phenomenon, this decade has also propelled Robe Di Kappa into a successful and innovative casual sportswear brand.
1980-90
1984 -88
Robe Di Kappa sponsors the U.S.A. national track and field team.
1984-88
2000
Robe Di Kappa brings together the crisp simplicity of Italian creativity, practicality and innovation to become a recognized symbol of quality and stylish casual sportswear brand.