Zara puffer jacket

Zara is the flagship brand of the Inditex Group, one of the world's largest fashion retailers. Founded by Amancio Ortega and Rosalía Mera in 1975 in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, Zara has revolutionized the fashion industry with its "fast fashion" business model. This approach allows the brand to move from design to retail stores in a matter of weeks, constantly updating its collections with the latest trends.

While the brand's creative and administrative heart remains in Spain, Zara's production strategy involves a diverse global network. Approximately 50% of its products are manufactured in 'proximity markets' such as Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Turkey to allow for rapid stock turnover. More complex or staple items, like certain puffer jackets and technical outerwear, are often produced in Asian markets including China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Inditex, which is publicly traded on the Bolsa de Madrid and headquartered in Arteixo, Spain.