By Meghna Sharma Van Heusen is a globally-recognised multinational apparel and lifestyle brand owned by Authentic Brands Group, a US-based multinational fashion company, since the year 2021, following the sale from PVH Corp. Van Heusen also operates as a licenced brand under regional partners. It is among the heritage apparel brands in the world, known for superior quality comfort and style. Van Heusen’s core menswear line-up include dress shirts, polos, t-shirts, sweaters, pants, suits and ties. The brand also offers women’s apparels like shirts, blouses, slacks and sportswear, alongside accessories like belts, socks and bags.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Founder | John Manning Van Heusen and Issac Phillips |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
| CEO | Jamie Salter |
| Sector | Apparel |
Company Profile
Van Heusen traces its origins to the year 1881 when Moses Philips and his wife Endel began sewing and selling woolen shirts in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Their son Issac Phillips relocated the business to New York in 1910. In the year 1919, Phillips partnered with John Manning Van Heusen to form Phillips-Van Heusen Alliance.
Van Heuse collars were launched in the year 1921 by Phillips Van Heusen Alliance. The company introduced collar-attached shirts in the year 1929. By the 1950s, PVA had become a major shirt manufacturer. PVA was renamed Phillips Van Heusen Corporation in 1957. Van Heusen became the world’s largest selling dress shirt brand in 2005. PVH Corporation sold Van Heusen brand to Authentic Brands in 2021.
Van Heusen currently has a network of more than 300 standalone stores, with over $1 billion in retail sales. Major regional licence holders of Van Heusen brand are Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited in India and Gazal Corporation Limited in Australia.
Origin Country
Van Heusen originated in the United States of America and remains an American apparel brand. The brand is available in more than 70 countries across five continents. Its key markets are US, Australia and India.
Market Cap
Van Heusen is not a publicly traded brand, hence it does not have a market capitalisation. The brand’s parent company, Authentic Brands Group, is a private company and does not have a market capitalisation.