Esfan Eghtessadi, who founded the Essentiel Antwerp label in 1999 in Antwerp with Inge Onsea, has told FashionNetwork.com that the label expects revenue to keep on growing in 2025, bolstered by new physical and online retail initiatives. Eghtessadi, the Franco-Iranian-Belgian son of designer Nicole Cadine, grew up in a fashion environment, amidst fabrics, sketches and collections. Onsea, whose mother loved vintage clothes, worked as a model and lived for five years in India, a country that has inspired her with its colours, printed patterns, and quirky combinations.

“The current market context is proving unsettled and complex for the entire sector. We’re proud we’re keeping up a healthy, steady growth, thanks to our staff's efforts and commitment,” said Eghtessadi. “Having generated a

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