Launched in Fall 2000, John Varvatos Apparel Corp. is a men's lifestyle collection comprised of tailored clothing, sportswear, leather accessories and footwear. John Varvatos has been twice recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America with an American Fashion Award for New Menswear Designer and Menswear Designer of the Year. The company is a subsidiary of VF Corporation, which is a leader in branded apparel, such as jeanswear, outdoor products, intimate apparel, image apparel and sportswear. Its principal brands include Lee, Wrangler, Riders, Rustler, Vanity Fair, Vassarette, Bestform, Lily of France, Nautica, John Varvatos, JanSport, Eastpak, The North Face, Vans, Reef, Napapijri, Kipling, Lee Sport and Red Kap. The company was founded in 1899 as Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing. John Varvatos Apparel Corp. is located in New York City.