Nautica news and archive

Nautica to release smart eyewear collection

Nautica is set to launch a smart eyewear collection as part of a new partnership between its parent company Authentic Brands Group and Innovative Eyewear. Through the agreement, the collection will consist of eight initial sunglass styles, two of which will be available with a blue light-blocking lens for indoor use. The line will feature hi-fi...

Fashion

Nautica and Krost unveil limited-edition capsule

New York-based label Krost has joined forces with Nautica for a limited-edition collection inspired by the ocean. The capsule brings together Nautica’s lifestyle-driven heritage with Krost’s contemporary streetwear outlook. Featuring printed windbreakers, rugby shirts, and reversible puffers, the collection invokes a vintage spirit that draws...

Business

Authentic Brands Group signs licensing deal with G-III for Nautica womenswear

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has announced the signing of a strategic and long-term licensing deal with G-III Apparel Group for Nautica’s womenswear apparel. Beginning January 2024, the agreement will see G-III design, manufacture and distribute the brand’s sportswear, jeans, tailored clothing and dresses for women in the US and Canada....

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Meet Nautica’s newest Wavemaker GiGi Lucas

Under its Wavemakers program global lifestyle brand Nautica regularly highlights inspiring people who are making waves that encourage others to learn, explore, and act to make positive change. Through this initiative, the nautical-influenced American sportswear brand creates a platform for these individuals and organizations to share their...

FashionPress Release

The Nautica x Urban Necessities Winter 2022 Capsule Collection

The Nautica x Urban Necessities Winter 2022 capsule collection is composed of iconic Nautica heritage styles that have been hand-picked from their archives and customized by Jaysse Lopez. Elements of Jaysse’s esthetic infused with energy from the ‘90s has brought this collection of co-branded, custom pieces to life. Categories include graphic...

FashionPress Release

Nautica Wavemakers | Rocking The Boat

On October 9th, Nautica was a participating sponsor of Rocking Manhattan, a regatta hosted by the brand's newest Wavemaker: Rocking the Boat. Over 100 people, including Nautica associates, joined together to row 29.5 miles around the island of Manhattan to raise money for Rocking the Boat’s programs for South Bronx youths. Rocking the Boat is an...

Business

Nautica supports sustainable efforts through new partnership

Nautica has a new production and distribution partnership. Men's dress shirts for the Authentic Brands Group-owned apparel brand will now be designed and developed by Versa Group. Versa Group has a history of over 25 years manufacturing men’s shirts, ties and accessories using state-of-the-art equipment, premier fabrics and innovative designs....

Fashion

Nautica announces the relaunch of its denim business

Nautica is bringing back its Nautica Jeans Co. line. This is the first time the global lifestyle brand is launching a line in this category since it was acquired by Authentic Brands Group in March 2018. The assortment will include fashion denim, flannel, outerwear and branded tees that pay homage to the brand’s sportswear roots. Nautica Jeans...

Business

Nautica partners with Flipkart in India

Indian e-commerce marketplace Flipkart Group has signed a deal with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for the licensing and distribution of lifestyle brand Nautica in India. As a part of this agreement, Flipkart Group will manage Nautica’s online and offline business, through a network of franchise partners, which ABG states will help to “strengthen...

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ABG finalises Nautica acquisition

Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG), owner of a brands including Juicy Couture, Jones New York, Herve Leger, and Judith Leiber, has finalised its purchase of Nautica from VF Corporation, to mark the company’s largest brand acquisition to date. The addition of Nautica propels ABG’s portfolio to nearly 7 billion dollars in annual retail sales...

Business

Aero OpCo to join forces with Nautica to gain over 1.2 billion dollars in revenue

Aero OpCo LLC just announced its new partnership with the brand Nautica. As the operating partner for Aéropostale, the company just confirmed that Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) has signed an agreement to purchase the Nautica brand from VF Corporation. Currently, Aero OpCo manages operations for the Aéropostale brand. Currently, Aéropostale...

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VF Corporation sells Nautica brand to Authentic Brands Group

VF Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Nautica brand business to Authentic Brands Group. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018. Commenting on the development, VF’s Chairman, President and CEO Steve Rendle said in a statement: “As part of VF’s global business strategy, we’ve stated that our...