Want Agency inc

Want Agency is the sole North American distributors for four of the fastest growing European sportswear lines: Acne, Maison Kitsuné, Filippa K, & Nudie Jeans. Responsive to the Scandinavian “form and function” ideology (that honours simplicity and attention to subtle detail over garnish and unnecessary frills), we aim to offer our retailers those time- enduring collections that are never out of fashion.
Always mindful of international influences, these designers have consistently had the foresight to initiate new trends, while still respecting their ever-evolving style.

Conse- quently, we have proven that this “purer” aesthetic balances a progressive style quotient with a commercial quality, easily translated to the North American market.
Comprised of young, seasoned professionals who continually travel the globe, Want Agency’s mission is to always be at the fore- front of style (even before fashion). We exist to challenge buyers to realize new opportuni- ties and ultimately entice the end consumer with fresh and new ideas season after season.
Our objective is to provide the highest?level of quality, service, and integrity to our retailers. Constant attention to the develop- ment of the international appeals of the brands that we house has enabled our high- end sportswear agency, to deal only with the most credible and progressive retailers across the continent.
History
Montreal- based “lifestyle brand” marketers, and identical twin brothers, Byron & Dexter Peart founded WANT in 1999. What began as an awareness of a void of stimulating fash- ion and sportswearmerchandise in the North American retail market, translated into a vision of what has been considered one of the most influential North American showrooms.
By focusing on the international strength of Scandinavian designer collections in today’s fashion market, the Pearts opened a Scandina- vian design retail shop, Want Stil in Montreal in Spring 2000. Complemented by an agreement to become the sole North American sales agent for Acne Jeans and Paul & Friends that same season, the goal became to develop a pioneer- ing and profitable wholesale company (namely, WantAgency) and retail business by securing a niche in the Canadian, and American designer sportswear market.
After building strong relationships throughout 2001 with other Scandinavian fashion brands, including Filippa K & Nudie Jeans, the company opted to embark into distribution & manage- ment agreements to facilitate and maximize the growth potential of these lines.
In early 2002, WANT partnered with Montreal- based manufacturing and distribution giant, Mark Edwards Apparel. With more than 40 years of experience, these formidable partners (Mark & Eddy Wiltzer) have propelled WANT to reach new heights.This secured financing and infrastructure management further enabled WANT to actively seek out new labels from abroad, to complement its existing roster.
WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie was conceived in late 2005. In time for Spring 2007, WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie unveiled a limited selection ofits Luxury range of technically engineered leather goods, hand crafted in Italy with the finest full grain leather. The collection of travel luggage & accessories (iPod & iPad cases, computer bags, briefcases, luggage, passport wallets and small leather goods) is inspiredby timeless, functional design classics.
Today, WANT Agency & WANT LEV Agency boost North American sales in excess of $20 Million for 2010 to clients including Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Jeffrey, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingda- les. WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie sells exclu- sively in the finest retailers in North America including Holt Renfrew, Barneys, Opening Cer- emony, and Fred Segal Finery as well as Le Bon Marche, Colette, Dover Street Market, Liberty’s, Selfridges, Isetan, Tomorrowland and Barneys Japan internationally. On-line retailers include Mr. Porter, La Garconne and The Corner.