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Founded in 2013 by Swedish brothers Mattis and Niklas Oppermann, Carl Friedrik is a premium leather accessories brand based in London.
With an ethos centred around quality and functional design, the brand is an advocate of expert craftsmanship and traditional techniques, even if the aesthetic vision is decidedly modern.
Featuring refined briefcases, featherlight suitcases and unashamedly practical home office accessories, Carl Friedrik’s collection is an ode to living smart — and in style.
With an ethos centred around quality and functional design, the brand is an advocate of expert craftsmanship and traditional techniques, even if the aesthetic vision is decidedly modern.
Featuring refined briefcases, featherlight suitcases and unashamedly practical home office accessories, Carl Friedrik’s collection is an ode to living smart — and in style.
Overview
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2012
Mentions in press and media 5
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| Nov 14, 2025 | Zverev latest to enter luxury market with Loewe deal | Tennis player Alexander Zverev is the latest sports star to cross over with luxury, announcing a deal with German AV brand Loewe. Zverev, also German, is taking part in the ATP Finals this week in Turin and follows Kylian Mbappe in agreeing... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Luxury brands in sport: F1 leading the way, but for how long? | Take one minute to watch some of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix this weekend and you’ll struggle not to lock eyes with a luxury brand being splashed on an advertising hoarding or chassis panel. One year ago this month LVMH – parent comp... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | F1: Williams Racing go luxury with Carl Friedrik collection | Formula 1 team Williams Racing have unveiled their highly anticipated collection with British premium travel goods firm Carl Friedrik. The collection has been launched online ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 grand prix in Saudi Arabia. The... |
| The multibillion-dollar sleep tourism industry is booming as more Americans travel to rest in AI-powered beds and suspended cocoons | More travelers are forgoing itineraries jam-packed with activities from dawn to dusk. Instead, they’re consulting pillow menus and retiring on the early side. Welcome to the age of sleep tourism, where a growing number of hotels are offerin... |
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FAQ about Carl Friedrik
When was Carl Friedrik founded?
Carl Friedrik was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Carl Friedrik?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning Carl Friedrik, among them “Zverev latest to enter luxury market with Loewe deal” (Nov 14, 2025) and “Luxury brands in sport: F1 leading the way, but for how long?” (Oct 5, 2025).
Is Carl Friedrik still active?
Yes, Carl Friedrik is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 25, 2026.