Yessica
European womenswear sub-label of the C&A retail group, introduced in the 1980s to offer affordable contemporary fashion for women across the continent. Labels from the 1980s–90s carry a serif 'Yessica' wordmark in black on white; the addition of 'by C&A' alongside the name and a later shift to a lighter sans-serif track the late 1990s–2000s output.
- Origin
- Germany
- Founded
- 1980
- Category
- Designer & Casual
- Documented eras
- 3
How Yessica labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1990–1999
1990s vintage Yessica tags
Bold and colorful designs featuring a distinctive illustrated woman, a signature of Yessica during this era Square or rectangular tags with large serif “YESSICA” lettering, often accompanied by a colorful graphic of a woman.
- Bold and colorful designs featuring a distinctive illustrated woman, a signature of Yessica during this era.
- Square or rectangular tags with large serif “YESSICA” lettering, often accompanied by a colorful graphic of a woman.
- Tags sometimes include size indicators, either integrated into the main tag or on a separate smaller tag.
How to spot it
Bold and colorful designs featuring a distinctive illustrated woman, a signature of Yessica during this era — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Moderate collector interest; condition and completeness determine value.
2000–2009
2000s vintage Yessica tags
Shift towards a simpler and more refined look with the use of modern serif fonts Tags typically feature the brand name “Yessica” in a more streamlined design, often in monochromatic color schemes.
- Shift towards a simpler and more refined look with the use of modern serif fonts.
- Tags typically feature the brand name “Yessica” in a more streamlined design, often in monochromatic color schemes.
- Introduction of loop tags with “Yessica” in various styles, maintaining a minimalist approach compared to the 1990s designs.
How to spot it
Shift towards a simpler and more refined look with the use of modern serif fonts — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.
2010–2019
2010s vintage Yessica tags
Further refinement into minimalist and elegant designs, often using subtle and muted colors Tags primarily feature the “Yessica” name with little to no additional graphics, reflecting modern trends in branding.
- Further refinement into minimalist and elegant designs, often using subtle and muted colors.
- Tags primarily feature the “Yessica” name with little to no additional graphics, reflecting modern trends in branding.
- More consistent use of dark and neutral tones, with a focus on clean typography and simple layouts.
How to spot it
Further refinement into minimalist and elegant designs, often using subtle and muted colors — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.