Since its founding in 1961 in Toronto, Canada, Ports has embodied the stylish, working independent woman of the day. Success in North America led to expansion into the UK in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and then in the 1990’s the brand was the first western luxury brand to enter the then nascent China market. This astute business move proved hugely successful and led to the company’s IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2003. As of today, Ports operates a network of over 380 luxury stores throughout China and is one of the most recognized luxury brands in the country.
