Zara Kids padded jacket

Zara is one of the most recognized global fashion brands, originally founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega and Rosalía Mera in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The brand is the flagship of Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion retailers. Zara began as a small storefront and has evolved into a global powerhouse known for its "fast fashion" business model, which allows for the rapid transition of runway trends into accessible retail collections.

While the brand's creative heart and headquarters remain in Arteixo, Spain, the manufacturing of Zara products is decentralized. The company utilizes a mix of 'proximity sourcing' (producing about half of its items in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Turkey) and global outsourcing. This specific item was manufactured in Vietnam, which is a major hub for Zara's technical apparel and synthetic outerwear. Zara remains under the ultimate ownership of Inditex, which continues to be controlled by the Ortega family.