Zara was founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera in Arteixo, Galicia, Spain. Originally, it was a single store focused on affordable versions of designer fashions. In 1980, founder Ortega redesigned the company and its processes so it could better keep up with trends as they hit, coining the term “instant fashion”. Many credit him with pioneering the fast fashion movement. 

Today, Zara is a worldwide brand, with roughly 2,000 stores in 88 countries around the globe and no sign of slowing down. It’s one of our favorite stores of all time and our go-to source for a high-end take on fast fashion.

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My Favorite Zara Picks for Summer 2016:

Products: Off-Shoulder Top, Dress, Earrings, Patch Shorts, Flowing Shorts, Clutch, Sweater, Lace Top

Tips for shopping at Zara:

1. Go online on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New merchandise becomes available on the online shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Make sure to visit the website on these days to snag the latest pieces before they sell out!

2. Set some time aside for the Summer and Winter Sales.

Zara holds their biggest sales during the Summer and Winter. Though the exact sale dates vary and aren’t announced ahead of time, the summer sale typically begins on or around the last Thursday in June (that’s next week) and the winter sale begins around December 26th. Make sure to mark your calendar and take time to look through all the merchandise to get the best deals!