Our Milestones
With five decades of history and heritage, discover the landmark events and innovations which define our journey to date
Timeline
Farrugia Textiles Ltd. is established
To service the local and international market
Expansion of production facility
Through the acquisition of a second property
The first Swinger store opens in Valletta
A legacy retail concept which offered in-house and imported brands
Inauguration of the 2000sqm Farrugia Textiles plant in Corradino
to cater for unprecedented business growth
BTI is introduced as the trading arm of Farrugia Textiles
representing a shift from mass-production to made-to-measure
Swinger opens five new stores
Expanding its footprint to a total of 13 retail units
Formation of MelitaUnipol conglomerate
one of Malta’s leading insurance brokerage firms
Launch of Mexx, Malta’s first fully franchised fashion store
Marking the first in a series of global franchise agreements
Formation of Faces Displays Ltd
Delivering innovative, state-of-the-art outdoor media solutions
VF Group is officially founded
Incorporating all companies and brands together under one umbrella
The launch of the Mexx flagship store
a 350 sqm retail space at Bay Street, one of Malta’s most ambitious retail concept of the 2000s
Acquisition of Modern Elegance
Malta’s most influential lifestyle magazine title of the 1990s and 2000s
Airmode Ltd is established to service travel retail market
currently operating the franchise and distribution for Samsonite
Launch of the Hugo Boss Franchise In Malta
Initiating a bold move into premium-to-luxury retail
Sarto is founded as Malta’s first luxury fashion retail concept
cementing the company’s position as the leader in this segment
The ‘Sarto Garden Runway’ debut
enabling international luxury fashion houses to showcase collections in Malta for the first time
Sarto introduces online shopping
Initiating a company-wide digital transformation
Launch of Sarto Eau de Parfum & Sarto Beauty
The first product from an eponymous cosmetics range, representing a bold diversification move
Faces introduces zero carbon cleaning
including 450 bus shelters across the Maltese Islands
Formation of Sole d’ Oro Holdings Ltd
A premier property acquisition, development, management, and leasing company
VF Group announces VFVISION26
Outlining a long term environmental and social responsibility commitment