Elevate your style with this vibrant pink blazer, perfect for adding a bold touch to your ensemble.Chico's FAS is a Florida-based fashion company founded in 1983 on Sanibel Island, Fla.Origins & Founding (1983)Founders: Marvin and Helene Gralnick.First Store: Sanibel Island, Florida, in 1983.Initially, it was a small boutique selling Mexican folk art, cotton sweaters, and unique accessories.The shop’s name, “Chico’s,” came from a friend’s pet parrot.Chico's is an American women's clothing retailer founded in 1983 by Marvin and Helene Gralnick on Sanibel Island, Florida, initially selling Mexican folk art and clothing. The company quickly grew, eventually becoming a public company in 1993 on NASDAQ and later the NYSE. Chico's FAS, the parent company, now also operates White House Black Market and Soma, offering curated collections of private-label clothing, accessories, and intimate apparel for fashion-savvy women.2000s–PresentExpanded with sister brands:White House Black Market (WHBM) (acquired 2003)Soma Intimates (launched 2004)As of October 28, 2023, we have 1,256 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S. (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), as well as an online presence for each of our brands.✅ Today, Chico’s remains a major U.S. specialty retailer for women’s fashion, balancing casual sophistication with comfort and artistry, still using its unique size system and focusing on versatility, travel, and lifestyle clothing.
