Nautica (clothing company)
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Nautica
Industry |
Apparel/Clothing/Fashion |
Founded |
1983 |
Founder(s) |
David Chu |
Headquarters |
New York, New York |
Products |
Men's, Women's, Children's Apparel & Accessories, Home, Fragrance |
Parent |
VF Corporation |
Divisions |
Nautica Sportswear, Nautica Jeans Company |
Website |
http://www.nautica.com |
Nautica is a US based apparel brand of the VF Corporation featuring primarily men's sportswear. Nautica was founded in 1983 by clothing designer, David Chu, and a partner. It was purchased for cash and stock in 1984 by State-O-Main, a New York based apparel company. State-O-Main changed its name to Nautica in 1994. VF Corporation purchased Nautica in 2003.[1]
Nautica took its name from the Latin word “Nauticus” for ship, and uses a spinnaker logo.[2]
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Categories: - Clothing companies of the United States
- Swimwear manufacturers
- Underwear brands
- Companies based in New York City
- Companies established in 1983
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