No, Zara is not a Pakistani brand; it's a Spanish fast-fashion giant, part of the Inditex group, but it does manufacture clothes in Pakistan and other countries, and there's also a prominent Pakistani designer brand named Zara Shahjahan. The main Zara brand is Spanish, founded in Spain, but uses global suppliers, including those in Pakistan, for its production.
Zara was established by Amancio Ortega Gaona and Rosalía Mera Goyenechea in 1975. Their first shop was in central A Coruña, in Galicia, Spain, where the company is still based.
Zara is owned by Inditex, the world's biggest fashion retailer, which runs a string of store chains including Massimo Dutti and Pull & Bear. It relies on 1,800 suppliers across the world, but nearly all the clothes are brought to Spain where the company is based, to be despatched to stores in 97 countries.
Inspired by history and charmed by nature Zara Shahjahan is a glorified celebration of vintage Pakistani fashion, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship, unsurpassed quality of fabrics and attention to detail.
Pakistani brands are popular in the UK, especially in ethnic fashion, with major names like Khaadi, Maria B., Sana Safinaz, Asim Jofa, and Mushq offering traditional and contemporary Pakistani attire online and in stores, often through dedicated UK retailers like Rang Jah, House of Ayeza, and LebaasOnline. These brands cater to various styles, from casual wear to elaborate wedding outfits, featuring embroidery, lawn suits, and luxury collections.
Amancio Ortega founded Inditex, the parent company of Zara, pioneering the fast fashion model. Inditex, launched publicly in 2001, made Ortega the wealthiest person in Spain. Zara's fast fashion model uses a short supply chain and minimal advertising to maintain profitability.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, commonly known by its brand name H&M, is a Swedish multinational clothing company headquartered in Stockholm. Built on a fast fashion business model, the retailer sells apparel, accessories, and homeware.
What are the top 10 brands in Pakistan for ladies?
The top 20 female clothing brands in Pakistan include Sana Safinaz, Khaadi, Maria B, Gul Ahmed, Limelight, Sapphire, Bonanza Satrangi, Nishat Linen, Ethnic, Generation, Alkaram Studio, BEECHTREE, Asim Jofa, Bareeze, Junaid Jamshed, Cross Stitch, Warda, Zellbury, Kayseria, and Izel Apparel.
Now Zara is owned by the indie text group which owns several other brands such as Boshka, Pullin Bear and Masimo Doti but they also own another brand that was founded in 2001 that is growing at double digits.
Famous Pakistani brands span fashion, food, and lifestyle, with top names including Khaadi, Gul Ahmed, Nishat Linen, Sapphire, and Sana Safinaz in textiles, alongside iconic food brands like Shan Foods, Tapal Tea, and National Foods, showcasing a strong blend of traditional textiles and modern consumer goods. Other significant players include J. (Junaid Jamshed) for men's wear and luxury designers like ELAN.
Several well-known global brands source from Pakistan, including Adidas, H&M, Levi's, Zara, Puma, and Gap. These companies rely on Pakistan for its expertise in cotton apparel, denim, and sportswear manufacturing.
Zara is not a Turkish brand; it originated in Spain in 1975 when Amancio Ortega and his wife opened the first store in A Coruña. Today, Zara serves as the core label of Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion groups headquartered in Spain.
NHS clerk Zara Taylor, from Blackpool in Lancashire, was 30 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive, grade 4 brain tumour during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zara, who was married to Jordan, received her devastating diagnosis in January 2021, after she suffered seizures out of the blue.
