Nautica

Nautica is a global lifestyle brand that began its journey in 1983 with the vision of creating nautical-inspired, quality pieces that allow people across the world to experience the joy of water. Founded by designer David Chu in New York City, the brand started modestly with just six outerwear pieces. Over the years, Nautica has grown into a renowned name with a presence in over 65 countries, offering more than 35 categories of products. The brand's story is one of expansion and evolution, marked by milestones such as becoming the official brand of the US Sailing Team in the Olympic Games in 1993 and launching Nautica Competition in 1996, which solidified its iconic status in '90s fashion.

In 1999, Nautica introduced the Jeans Co., a casual sportswear line focusing on premium denim. The brand's commitment to the environment and the oceans was highlighted in 2009 when it became a corporate sponsor of Oceana. Celebrating its 30th anniversary at New York Fashion Week in 2013, Nautica launched Black Sail, and in 2020, it introduced Wavemakers, a series spotlighting individuals making positive changes in the world. That same year, Nautica launched Sustainably Crafted, a collection of environmentally-conscious styles designed with a bluer world in mind.

Today, Nautica continues to be defined by its original vision of reimagined nautical style. As it looks towards the future, the brand strives to be more reflective of the rapidly changing world around us, connecting with it through sustainability, social responsibility, and smart functional design. Nautica's collections encompass a wide selection of apparel for men, women, and kids, as well as a large variety of home products, select accessories like watches and small leather goods, fragrance, and swimwear. The brand is part of the Authentic Brands Group and positions itself in the market as an upper mid-range brand, offering modern athleisure styles that are both affordable and of high quality. Nautica's name, derived from the Latin word 'nauticus' and the Greek 'ναυτικός', reflects its deep-rooted connection with the sea and seamanship, a theme that has remained central to its identity since its inception.