14 years sourcing the best vintage in Europe.
Excellent Vintage was founded in 2012 by Patrick Libanon, after 18 years buying for one of Europe's largest vintage wholesalers. What started as a single warehouse with 6 brands now serves 200+ resellers across 12 EU countries. Come meet Patrick at the warehouse →
Patrick Libanon — Founder & Head of Sourcing
Excellent Vintage is a Dutch vintage wholesale company founded in 2012 by Patrick Libanon. Operating from a 2,500 m² warehouse in Bovenkarspel (NL, near Hoorn — 45 min from Amsterdam), the company serves 200+ resellers across 12 EU countries. 14 containers/year, 15–20t/month processed.
From one warehouse to twelve countries.
Three chapters, three turning points.
One warehouse, six brands.
Patrick opens the first warehouse in Bovenkarspel after 18 years of buying for European wholesalers. First focus: Ralph Lauren, Carhartt, Levi's.
Direct US sourcing.
3 US partners covering East Coast, South and West Coast. Containers become monthly consistent. In 2020: 100+ resellers in 8 EU countries.
Built for resellers.
Full pivot to semi-pro and pro resellers on Vinted, Whatnot, Depop, eBay. 200+ resellers, 12 EU countries, 15-20 tonnes processed per month.
Numbers other wholesalers hide.
We publish the operational numbers most wholesalers keep behind closed doors.
Three things we refuse to compromise.
Real stock, no promises.
Pre-order means waiting with your cash flow on pause. We work on physical stock — ordered today, shipped tomorrow. Since 2012 without exception.
90% Grade A or 70/30 — your choice.
Two transparent options. No hidden B-fills. The grade is what we say it is — every label, every bale.
Patrick on WhatsApp.
No support tickets. No chatbots. Patrick replies himself on WhatsApp, usually within 1h on working days.
Come spend 2h in Bovenkarspel.
Patrick personally welcomes every visitor. 2h slot, €500 minimum (excl. VAT), free parking, bales pre-sorted by brand and grade.