Bossini
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel, Retail |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Law Ting-pong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe, Central America |
| Products | Casual apparel for men, women, youth, and children |
Bossini International Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in apparel brand ownership, retail operations, and franchising. Its primary markets include Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.
Established in 1987 by Law Ting-pong, Bossini has grown to encompass a total of 938 outlets worldwide, consisting of both directly operated and franchised stores. The group manages 257 stores directly across Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore, while operating 81 franchised locations within mainland China. Furthermore, it supports approximately 600 franchised stores spread over nearly 40 countries throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Central America.
History
Born in Guangdong in 1912, Law Ting-pong moved to Hong Kong’s New Territories where he founded a garment manufacturing business. Bossini opened its inaugural retail store in Hong Kong in 1987 and expanded into Singapore during the same year. By 1988, the company had established a franchising network throughout Southeast Asia. The brand entered the Taiwanese market with its first outlet in 1992. In 2006, the Landmark Group secured exclusive distribution rights for Bossini products in India, marking the brand’s debut there. Franchising efforts extended into Europe and North Africa in 2007 and reached Central America by 2008.
Law Ting-pong passed away in August 1996.
Product range
Bossini’s collection features casual apparel designed for men, women, youth, and children.
2015 kidnapping of Bossini heiress
On April 25, 2015, Queenie Rosita Law—granddaughter of founder Law Ting-pong and heiress to Bossini—was abducted from her residence in Clear Water Bay. The perpetrators circumvented the security system, restrained both Law and her boyfriend, and compelled her to open safes containing HK$3 million worth of cash and jewelry. She was subsequently held captive inside a tent on Kowloon Peak for three days.
Initially demanding HK$50 million as ransom, the kidnappers ultimately accepted HK$28 million paid by Law’s father, Raymond Law. After collecting the ransom at Kowloon Peak, they escaped in a white Honda displaying counterfeit license plates. A large-scale police investigation ensued, uncovering evidence including two suitcases used to transport the ransom money.
On May 3, authorities apprehended one suspect attempting to cross into Shenzhen. Collaborative efforts between Hong Kong and Guangdong law enforcement resulted in the arrest of all six individuals involved by May 9. HK$2.8 million of the ransom was recovered from one of the suspects. The kidnappers’ getaway was facilitated by inaccurate eyewitness accounts regarding their vehicle.
All nine men suspected to be involved were detained and faced prosecution. This incident underscored weaknesses in personal security measures for affluent individuals associated with prominent brands such as Bossini.