Zara is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer known for its trendy and affordable fashion lines for men, women, and children. The brand has over 2,000 stores located in over 96 countries around the world.
Zara was founded in 1975 in Galicia, Spain by Amancio Ortega and Rosalu00eda Mera.
The first Zara store opened in 1975.
Zara grew rapidly in the 1980s, expanding into other parts of Spain and eventually opening stores in other countries.
In 1988, Zara began to introduce new collections every two weeks, which became a hallmark of the brand.
In 2001, Zara launched its online store.
Today, Zara is part of the Inditex group, one of the world's largest fashion retailers.
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Zara offers a wide variety of men's shirts, including dress shirts, casual shirts, and t-shirts, in a range of styles and colors.
Zara offers a wide variety of women's shirts, including blouse, t-shirts, crop tops, and dress shirts, in a range of styles, materials, and colors.
Zara offers a wide variety of children's shirts for both boys and girls, including dress shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and blouses.
Zara offers free standard shipping on orders over a certain amount, which varies depending on the country of delivery. In some countries, Zara also offers free in-store pickup.
Zara clothes tend to run small compared to other brands, so many people recommend buying a size up from your normal size.
Zara has made efforts to become more sustainable in recent years by launching its 'Join Life' sustainable clothing collection, using more sustainable materials, and implementing recycling programs in its stores. However, the brand still has room for improvement in its sustainability efforts.
Zara has faced criticism in the past for its labor practices, particularly for using sweatshops in developing countries. However, the brand has made efforts to improve its labor standards in recent years by joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Program and implementing a Code of Conduct for its suppliers.
Zara's return policy allows customers to return items within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Items must be in their original condition with tags attached.