Nautica (clothing company)

Nautica is an American apparel brand of the VF Corporation featuring primarily high end Men's, Women's, Children's Apparel & Accessories, Home, Watches, and Fragrance. 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-Maine, a New York-based apparel company. State-O-Maine changed its name to Nautica in 1994. VF Corporation purchased Nautica in 2003.

Nautica (clothing company)

Nautica is an American apparel brand of the VF Corporation featuring primarily high end Men's, Women's, Children's Apparel & Accessories, Home, Watches, and Fragrance. 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-Maine, a New York-based apparel company. State-O-Maine changed its name to Nautica in 1994. VF Corporation purchased Nautica in 2003.