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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS

For our 40th Anniversary, we celebrate the ethos that was established by founder and designer David Chu in 1983: to create nautical-
inspired, quality pieces that allow people across the world to realize and experience the joy of the water. Starting with only six outerwear
styles, Chu grew Nautica into a renowned global lifestyle brand with over 35 categories in more than 65 countries.

For our 40th Anniversary, we celebrate the ethos that was established by founder
and designer David Chu in 1983: to create nautical-inspired, quality pieces that
allow people across the world to realize and experience the joy of the water. Starting
with only six outerwear styles, Chu grew Nautica into a renowned global lifestyle
brand with over 35 categories in more than 65 countries.

TIMELINE

1983

With just 6 outerwear pieces, Nautica is
founded by designer David Chu in New
York City.

1993

Nautica becomes the official brand of the
US Sailing Team in the Olympic Games.

1996

Nautica Competition is launched, a
bold activewear brand that solidifies
Nautica's iconic status in '90s fashion.

1999

Nautica Jeans Co. is introduced, a more
casual take on sportswear focusing on
premium denim.

2009

Nautica becomes a corporate
sponsor of Oceana.

2013

Nautica celebrates 30 years at New York
Fashion Week with the launch of Black Sail.

2020

Nautica introduces Wavemakers, a series
that spotlights people making positive
change in the world.

Nautica launches Sustainably Crafted, a
collection of environmentally-conscious
styles designed with a bluer world in mind.

NAUTICA TODAY

This year, we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with products and activations inspired by our rich heritage, special events, and other surprises.

We have always been defined by our original vision of reimagined nautical style. Now, as we look towards the future of Nautica, we strive to be more reflective of the rapidly changing world around us, and connect with it in new ways: through sustainability, social responsibility, and smart functional design you want to live your life in.

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