History

ABOUT PORTS

PORTS-The doorways to somewhere new in the world, and PORTS is the passport that unlocks all the doors. PORTS represents boutique hotels, haute fusion cuisine, and designer lounges. It represents multiple residencies and chic urban living. It represents the here and now - global connectedness, not only in technology, but especially in culture, cuisine and style. It represents the demographic of our time - a love for affordable luxuries, a need for comfort zones, a desire for all things new, and a fundamental awareness of global style - all in an eclectic and minimal package. People who wear PORTS belong to the "in crowd" . They are the people who gain immediate admittance to the most fashionable places around the world.

OUR PAST...

PORTS was founded in Canada in 1961 by Mr. Luke Tanabe. Under the successful creative guidance of his daughters, the brand became synonymous with understated style and top quality with its simple, elegant designs. Throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's, PORTS' popularity spread to the United States and the United Kingdom, with flagship locations at 57th & 5th Avenues in New York and New Bond Street in London. In 1991, PORTS opened its first boutiques in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.

NOW...

Today, PORTS has over 400 locations worldwide and can be found in boutiques and department stores such as Harvey Nichols in Dubai, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus in New York and Curve in Los Angeles.