Wet Seal began as Lorne’s in 1962 in Newport Beach, California. It was founded by Lorne Huycke. The chain focuses on young women’s clothing and accessories.
In 1990, the company name was changed to Wet Seal.
In 1995, the company acquired Contempo Casuals from Neiman Marcus. Those stores were renamed to Wet Seal in 2001.
In 1998, the company launched Arden B.
In 2010, Blink by Wet Seal was launched. The Blink brand focuses on denim.
Today, Wet Seal operates 530 stores in 47 US states and Puerto Rico.
Wet SealWet Seal began as Lorne’s in 1962 in Newport Beach, California. It was founded by Lorne Huycke. The chain focuses on young women’s clothing and accessories.
In 1990, the company name was changed to Wet Seal.
In 1995, the company acquired Contempo Casuals from Neiman Marcus. Those stores were renamed to Wet Seal in 2001.
History
In 1998, the company launched Arden B.
In 2010, Blink by Wet Seal was launched. The Blink brand focuses on denim.
Today, Wet Seal operates 530 stores in 47 US states and Puerto Rico.