Lefties
Inditex · Spain
Lefties is the budget fashion brand of Inditex, the Spanish group behind Zara. Created in 1993 to sell leftover Zara stock, it now designs low priced clothing, footwear and accessories for women, men, children and babies, and is being expanded by Inditex as its answer to the value segment.
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Inditex |
| Group headquarters | Arteixo, Spain |
| Stores | 177 in 18 markets |
| Segment | Value fashion |
| Website | lefties.com |
What is Lefties?
Lefties is a Spanish fashion retailer owned by Inditex, the Spanish fashion group that also owns Zara. It sells fashion, footwear and accessories for women, men, children and babies at low prices, and adds new items to its range every week.
History
Lefties was created in 1993. Its name comes from leftovers: the chain was originally set up to sell older Zara clothing. Over time it developed its own collections and became a separate value brand in Inditex's portfolio, alongside Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho and Zara Home. Inditex is headquartered in Arteixo, Galicia, and is led by chief executive Óscar García Maceiras and chair Marta Ortega.
Products and positioning
Lefties targets price conscious shoppers who want current trends, offering:
- Trend led womenswear and menswear
- Children's and babywear
- Footwear and accessories
- Weekly new arrivals and editorials
Inditex describes the budget segment as an area of growth and is expanding Lefties accordingly.
Business model and distribution
Lefties benefits from Inditex's integrated design, sourcing and logistics model. The brand table on Wikipedia lists 177 Lefties stores in 18 markets, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Turkey and several countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Its website runs storefronts for markets such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Inditex has announced further expansion of Lefties across Europe, including the United Kingdom and France, from 2026.
Why it matters
Lefties is Inditex's lever in the value segment. Its expansion shows how the group behind Zara intends to compete directly with discount fashion chains, using the same fast supply chain that made Zara a benchmark for the industry.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Lefties?
Lefties is owned by Inditex, the Spanish fashion group that also owns Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti and Bershka. It is the group's lowest priced brand.
Is Lefties the same as Zara?
No, but they are sister brands. Lefties began in 1993 selling leftover Zara stock and now produces its own low priced collections within Inditex.