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Company Research Report: LeSportsac



Company Overview



  • Name: LeSportsac

  • Mission: To create practical, stylish, and eco-friendly products, emphasizing versatility and lightweight design with a commitment to sustainability.

  • Founded: January 31, 1974

  • Founders: Melvin and Sandy Schifter

  • Key People:

  • Tim Schifter (management transitioned to him in 1997 from founders)

  • Headquarters: Initially opened first flagship store in New York’s Greenwich Village and current flagship location at 32 Greene Street, SOHO, New York City.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Stylish and functional bags made from durable, lightweight materials. Renowned for pioneering unisex fashion and collaboration with various designers and brands.


Products



  • Product Categories:

  • Weekenders

  • Totes

  • Handbags

  • Backpacks

  • Belt Bags

  • Accessories


  • High-Level Product Description:

  • LeSportsac offers products designed with vibrant patterns and constructed using lightweight, durable materials such as ripstop nylon, a fabric initially developed for World War II parachutes.


  • Key Features:

  • Materials: Lightweight and durable, often featuring ripstop nylon.

  • Design: Practical with a focus on functionality and style.

  • Sustainability: Products increasingly made with recycled materials, supporting a circular economy.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • Launch of a new flagship store at 32 Greene Street, SOHO, New York City, incorporating a design studio and global creative operations.

  • Continued development in product sustainability practices with over 80% of their product line being made from recycled materials.


  • New Products Launched:

  • Collections and Collaborations:

  • LeSportsac x YOWIE: Winter and Fall Collection

  • LeSportsac x Peanuts: Winter 2024 celebrating the 75th Anniversary

  • LeSportsac x Libertine: Winter and Fall 2024 Collection, marking the culmination of a yearlong collaboration

  • LeSportsac x GLOWNY: Collaboration with the Korean fashion brand

  • LeSportsac x Dick Bruna: A tribute to Miffy


  • New Features:

  • Introduction of innovative capsule concept collections like the Arc En Ciel and LeSportsac Atelier.


  • New Partnerships:

  • Collaborations with various icons and brands, including GLOWNY, Peanuts, and Libertine, showcasing their commitment to creative and cultural integration in design.


LeSportsac continues to embody the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative essence rooted in its New York City heritage, paving the way for sustainable innovation in fashion.