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About UsCELEBRATING 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.
1983
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With just 6 outerwear pieces, Nautica is founded by designer David Chu in New York City.
1993
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Nautica becomes the official brand of the US Sailing Team in the Olympic Games.
1996
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Nautica Competition is launched, a bold activewear brand that solidifies Nautica's iconic status in '90s fashion.
1999
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Nautica Jeans Co. is introduced, a more casual take on sportswear focusing on premium denim.
2009
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Nautica becomes a corporate sponsor of Oceana.
2013
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Nautica celebrates 30 years at New York Fashion Week with the launch of Black Sail.
2020
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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.
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.
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.