Impericon apparel and merchandise

Impericon is a prominent German brand and e-commerce platform specializing in music merchandise and alternative streetwear. Founded in 2004 by Ulrich Schröter and Martin Böttcher in Leipzig, the brand was originally known as Imperial Clothing before rebranding to Impericon in 2011 following a legal trademark dispute.

While the company is headquartered in Germany, its product catalog includes items manufactured in multiple countries depending on the specific supplier or brand partner. Impericon functions both as a retailer for international fashion brands and as a direct distributor of band-related apparel, physical music (vinyl/CDs), and accessories.

Today, the brand operates under IC Music and Apparel GmbH. In 2023, it significantly expanded its industry presence by forming a strategic e-commerce partnership with Nuclear Blast, a leading metal record label owned by the French company Believe. This collaboration positions Impericon as a central hub for heavy music fans across Europe and beyond.