XX by Mexx Bodien Sneaker

Mexx is a fashion brand that traces its heritage back to the Netherlands in the mid-1980s. The brand was famously created in 1986 by designer Rattan Chadha through the merger of his two existing clothing brands: Moustache (for men) and Emanuelle (for women). By taking the first letter of each brand and adding two 'kisses' (XX), the name Mexx was born, symbolizing a fusion of styles and genders into a modern lifestyle brand.

Over the decades, Mexx expanded globally, becoming a household name across Europe for its smart-casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. While the brand has seen various ownership changes throughout its history, it continues to be recognized for its European design aesthetic. Production of footwear like the Bodien sneaker is typically outsourced to specialized manufacturing hubs in countries such as China, Vietnam, or Portugal to balance quality and scale. Today, the brand is managed under the umbrella of RN Shoewear for its footwear divisions, maintaining its status as a staple in contemporary Dutch fashion history.