Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara, owned by the Inditex Group, is gearing up to expand its sister brand. The lesser known brand called Lefties, which is inspired from the word “leftovers”, started out as an outlet store to move last season’s stock at reduced prices. However, in the last few years the fashion brand has really stepped out of Zara’s shadow and started creating an independently designed line.
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The small brand is looking at a large global retail expansion, starting from its debut flagship in Saudi Arabia. The latest store, which is set on an area of over 1,700 sq. metres, is situated at the Al Nakheell mall that houses other Inditex brands already and is one of the biggest shopping destinations in Riyadh. The shopping centre, which is also welcoming other Inditex brands, is one of the main shopping destinations in the Middle East.From its start in 1993, Lefties has trudged out from its home in Spain to the international markets of Portugal, Mexico, Russia and Qatar boasting of stores in over 127 locations.
The store is slated for an opening on April 13 and will house Lefties exclusive collection of apparel for women, men and children. The report also states that the company has specifically hired new designers, pattern makers and merchandisers for creating the new collection.
