Nautica

Nautica is an American lifestyle brand founded in 1983 and built around a nautical, coastal aesthetic—clean lines, classic silhouettes, and a navy-and-white color palette inspired by sailing and maritime culture. Now owned by Authentic Brands Group, Nautica produces menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, swimwear, and home products that blend preppy American heritage with accessible casual wear.

Their product lineup covers men's polo shirts, chinos, swim trunks, lightweight jackets, and casual knitwear alongside women's tops, dresses, and swimwear in the brand's signature coastal palette. Nautica is particularly known for men's swimwear and polo shirts that deliver quality construction at mid-range price points—positioned between fast fashion and premium brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Polo Ralph Lauren.

Nautica runs frequent promotional sales events—end-of-season clearance, holiday sales, and semi-annual events—where 40–60% discounts are common. Their outlet section and email promotions provide consistent discount access. Comparing sale pricing against J.Crew Factory and Tommy Hilfiger outlet pricing helps identify the best value in the coastal preppy category.