Duca del Cosma was established in 2004 by Baldovino Mattiazzo and Antje Elle. Italian-born Baldovino is a designer from Venice who graduated as one of the best students from the Sarteco fashion School in Florence. Antje was born in Germany and graduated from the renowned Munich School for Fashion Graphic Design.Baldovino and Antje, both passionate golf players, strongly believed that the golf world needed a breath of fresh air: a sophisticated and fashionable touch. An ideal brand name immediately came to mind: “Duca del Cosma”, Italian for Duke of Cosma. Cosma is a traditional Venetian name and has been in use in Baldovino’s family for many generations. Duca del Cosma, a new brand, was born.

Over the years Duca del Cosma has become a successful international player in the golf industry for shoes, apparel and high-end accessories. Year after year, Duca del Cosma has received awards, not only for its excellent design but also for its innovation, as Baldovino was the first designer to introduce the spikeless shoe into the golf world in 2006.

International shoe producer Frank van Wezel, founder of the international sport shoe brands HI-TEC, Magnum, INTERCEPTOR and 50 PEAKS acquired Duca del Cosma in 2016. Frank had been an admirer of Duca del Cosma for many years and recognised a strong global interest in the brand. Being passionate about contemporary sportswear he decided to incorporate the Duca brand in his overall business.

Duca del Cosma is being led from the new global headquarters in Breukelen, The Netherlands, by an experienced management team. The original founder, Baldovino Mattiazzo, stayed on the Duca del Cosma team to safeguard the DNA of the company. Baldovino was appointed as Head of Creative Design.