Aritzia
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| Aritzia | |
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| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Canada |
| Industry | Retail |
| Products | Clothing |
| Website | http:/aritzia.com |
Aritzia is a Canadian clothing company that was started in Vancouver, British Columbia in the Hill's department store in Kerrisdale in 1984 and now has 11 of its stores in Vancouver. Aritzia also owns the TNA stores. Aritzia operates a total of 28 stores, with locations in Toronto (9), Calgary (3), Edmonton (2), Ottawa (1), Kitchener (1), Seattle (1), and San Jose (1).
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[edit] Brands
Aritzia features its own brands, by the names of TNA (Talula National Athletics), Talula, Talula Babaton, and their higher end brand, Wilfred. Nonetheless, other labels carried include Kensiegirl, BCBGirls, Mavi Jeans, Dish, UGG Boots, Vans, Lesportsac, Community, Rock & Republic, Seven for All Mankind, Adidas and magazines such as Nylon. Aside from clothing and accessories, Aritzia also sells a limited number of notebooks, pens, and books, and has sold chocolate from Dylan's Candy Bar.
[edit] Culture
Aritzia tries to maintain a strong cultural link through its featured artist of the month (artwork as seen on their shopping bags). They are sponsor to FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and play nothing but the freshest indie and electronica tracks[citation needed]. Artists such as Amy Winehouse, Bat For Lashes, Simian Mobile Disco, Peter, Bjorn and John, Lily Allen, Justice, Daft Punk, Bloc Party, and M.I.A. can often be heard in their stores.
[edit] Collaborations
In 2007, British band Bloc Party did a collaboration with Aritzia on a T-shirt design. Seven for All Mankind and Kensiegirl both have designed exclusive items of clothing for Aritzia. Seven for All Mankind has only ever designed jeans for Barney's New York.
