Topitop’s story can be summarized in the following words: dedication, perseverance and ingenuity. The inspirational story of the Flores brothers, and the thousands of Peruvians who have lent their talent and ability ever since the days of the very first textile workshops that have now become our organization, is a source of pride and we are pleased to tell the world.
The Flores brothers suffer the untimely loss of their father. Amid the pain and the need to provide for their family and due to the limited opportunities in their environment, they both decide to migrate to other cities. Manuel Flores traveled to Lima with the firm intention of making it as an industrial mechanic. Meanwhile, 12 year-old Aquilino Flores travels to Pisco where he works in a cotton plantation. He arrives to Lima and he becomes a clothing street vendor.
The Flores brothers combine their skills, acquire sewing machines, setting up a dressmaking workshop and invite their remaining siblings to help them make the breakthrough in the textile industry. Over the years the business expands and new workshops are implemented. The company start supplying third party stores.
In the early 80’s the business continues to grow amid the social conflicts of Peru at the time. Weaving and printing are incorporated as business activities.
Topy Top SA is created as a company. Business activities expand, both in Lima and in the main capitals of the Peruvian provinces.
The first Topy Top store opens in Lima. Others in Trujillo, Arequipa, and Piura, follow soon after, replacing the company’s previous model of sales via dealers.
The company’s plant opens in Zárate to serve exports to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia. Yarn and fabric dyeing processes become part of our operations.
The first exports to use our full package system begin.
The Inka Knit S.A. company is formed, manufacturing for the local market, while Express Jeans C&O SA is created to service the export market.
Emergence of retail wing: The company promotes its Trading Fashion Line for the domestic market as well as Venezuela. Meanwhile, the retail division continues to grow with the opening of stores domestically and abroad.
Topitop receives the honor of Gran Comendador de la Orden de Trabajo, awarded by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor and Employment. The company obtains the ISO 9001 - 2000 quality certification, governing its plants and industrial processes.
Topitop becomes Peru’s leading exporter of textiles and clothing.
We expand our retail business in Venezuela and Colombia.
Modernization of corporate identity and brand from Topy Top to Topitop.
Implementation of SAP-business management software.
Acquisition of Business Alliance for Good Commerce (BASC) and Good Employers Association (ABE) certification. Start of cotton fiber spinning operations in Lurin.
The US-published The Wall Street Journal runs an article of global significance about the life and the success story of the brothers Flores, as well as Topitop’s growing popularity among the expanding Peruvian middle class.
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