# Tillys

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**Tillys** (originally known as **World of Jeans and Tops** and **Tilly's**) is an American retail clothing company that sells an assortment of branded apparel, accessories, shoes, and more. Tillys is headquartered and operated from [Irvine](/source/Irvine,_California), [California](/source/California).

## History

Hezy Shaked, a former [Israel](/source/Israel) Navy officer, and his wife, Tilly Levine, opened "World of Jeans and Tops" in [Los Alamitos, California](/source/Los_Alamitos,_California) in 1982. Shaked later renamed the store "Tilly’s" after his wife. The couple divorced in 1989, but Levine continued to work for the company as director of vendor relations.[3] The company went public in May 2012, raising $124 million through its [initial public offering](/source/Initial_public_offering) of stock.[3]

## Stores

Tillys stores are located in both traditional outdoor shopping centers and in shopping malls. The average store size is 7,900 square feet (734 m2).[4] Due to their size, Tillys locations in malls usually take up two or three store spaces. As of 2021, Tillys operates 240 stores in 33 states.[2]

## Brands

Tillys primarily sells clothing, shoes, and accessories for various active lifestyles including [surfing](/source/Surfing), [skateboarding](/source/Skateboarding), and [snowboarding](/source/Snowboarding) along with sports such as [motocross](/source/Motocross).[4] Among the brands sold are [Adidas](/source/Adidas), [Billabong](/source/Billabong_(clothing)), [DC Shoes](/source/DC_Shoes), [Element](/source/Element_Skateboards), [Fox](/source/Fox_Racing), [Famous Stars and Straps](/source/Famous_Stars_and_Straps), Elwood, [Hurley](/source/Hurley_International), [Nike SB](/source/Nike_Skateboarding), [O'Neill](/source/O'Neill_(brand)), [Quiksilver](/source/Quiksilver), [RVCA](/source/RVCA), [Vans](/source/Vans), and [Volcom](/source/Volcom), as well as an extensive selection of [Levi's](/source/Levi's). They also sell store brands such as Blue Crown, RSQ, Micros, and West of Melrose.[citation needed]

## References

1. ["TLYS Income Statement"](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TLYS/financials/). [Yahoo! Finance](/source/Yahoo!_Finance). January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. ["About Us"](https://www.tillys.com/about-tillys/about-us.html). Tilly's. Retrieved January 9, 2013.

1. ["I-8 Jewish Travel: Chains of success"](https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2016/03/17/i-8-jewish-travel-the-making-of-tillies/). San Diego Jewish World. March 17, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2021.

1. Chandak, Pankaj (January 4, 2013). ["Tilly's: Retailer With A Broken IPO Is A Double"](http://seekingalpha.com/article/1094911-tilly-s-retailer-with-a-broken-ipo-is-a-double). Seeking Alpha. Retrieved January 7, 2013.

- Henry, Michael (July 28, 2025). ["Tilly's, Inc. Announces Appointment of Nate Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer Beginning August 18, 2025."](https://tillys.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tillys-inc-announces-appointment-nate-smith-president-and-chief). *Tillys Investor Relations Press Releases*

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.tillys.com)

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