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HERITAGE OF AC&co.


Curious about the origins of this distinguished fashion brand?
We take a look at the history of AC&co. from its first step in the industry to how it grew into the international brand it is today.

  • 1952

    Altınyıldız Textile and Apparel Co. was founded by the Boyner family.
  • 1956

    Passionate about introducing unique fabrics to the world, the company started exporting for the first time in 1956.
  • 1991 - 1996

    The company went public in 1991, and became the first textile company to be eligible for the ISO 9001 Quality Certificate in 1992. The company was accepted into the Australian Super Fine Wool Growers Association in 1996 for its contributions to improvement in the industry.
  • 1997

    The company now had become one of the largest textile producers of Europe and began producing branded fabrics. Furthermore, the company launched its first retail brand operation and presented the first branded men's collection to customers representing elegance and modernity. To this day, the company produces fabrics for many global fashion brands.
  • 2009

    Built on two main values, Altınyıldız Classics was founded, with a long-standing history of using superior fabric quality and design at the highest level of craftmanship.
  • 2011

    Established by the merger of Boyner Group and Ran Group, BR Retail started its activities and became the new choice of the business style clothing. BR Retail decided to go global with its AC&co. brand which started its men`s fashion adventure on the back of its experience in fabric production
  • 2017

    The vision of becoming a global brand finally eventuated. The first overseas stores were opened in 2017 at Sun Plaza and Parklake in Bucharest with high quality products offered for reasonable prices.
  • 2022

    AC&co. moved its international head quarter to Berlin, Germany with the vision of establishing a global brand. International online sales started in 11 countries.
  • 2023

    AC&co. now deliveres its products to a wide customer base with 350+ stores in 17 countries.