Venus Fashion is a designer, manufacturer and retailer of women’s clothing and swimwear that merchandises its products online. Additionally, the company also sells lingerie, beachwear and women’s accessories. The company was launched in 1982 and was a pioneer of the “Mix and Match” concept on swimwear retailing.
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Forever 21
Company: Forever 21, Inc. | Founder: Do Won Chang | CEO: Do Won Chang | Since: 1984
Forever 21 is a company specialized in fashion and clothing. Founded in April 1984, it has now become the authority in latest trends, must-have styles and hottest deals. This is the go-to retailer for shopping dresses, tops, tees, leggings and much…
Wet Seal
Company: Wet Seal Holdings LLC | Founder: Lorne Huycke | CEO: Melanie Cox | Since: 1962
Wet Seal is an American clothing brand that retails apparel for young women at affordable prices. The company was launched in 1962 and grew to 171 stores up until 2017 when the company reportedly announced that it close down all…
Banana Republic
Company: Gap Inc. | Founder: Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler | CEO: Mark Breitbard | Since: 1978
Banana Republic is a retailer of clothes and accessories for men and women. The company was launched in 1978 originally as a safari clothing retailer and was later re-branded to offer luxury clothing options when purchased by Gap Inc. in…
Victoria’s Secret
Company: Victoria's Secret Direct Brand Management, LLC, & Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc. | Founder: Roy Raymond | CEO: Lori Greeley | Since: 1977
Victoria’s Secret is an American company that focuses on designing, manufacturing and retailing women’s lingerie, sportswear as well as cosmetics. The company was launched in 1977 and since then has become the world’s largest retailer of lingerie. Victoria’s Secret currently…
J Crew
Company: J. Crew Group, Inc. | Founder: Emily Scott | CEO: James Brett | Since: 1983
J. Crew is an American retailer of clothing and accessories for men and women. The company merchandises its products under two main brands: J. Crew and Madewell, offering its clients product categories such as denim, dresses, wedding, shoes, jewelry, suits,…
Nasty Gal
Company: Nasty Gal Inc. | Founder: Sophia Amoruso | CEO: Sheree Waterson | Since: 2006
Nasty Gal is an e-commerce site that caters to young, stylish women all around the globe. Nasty Gal produces clothes, shoes and accessories and retails them through its online site and brick-and-mortar stores. The company was launched in 2006 and…
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