Guide Note

IZOD is an American dressy/casual clothing line that specializes in premium apparel, launched in the early 1900s by Vin Draddy. IZOD offers sports inspired classics with bold colors and bright designs for men, women and children. Fragrances for men are also avalible.

Fast Facts

1. Founded by Vin Draddy
2. Launched: Early 1900s
3. The brand was named after Jack Izod's tailor shop in London
4. Izod is now owned by Phillips-Van Heusen

Vin Draddy, when vacationing in London, visited a tailor shop called, "Jack IZOD's". Jack Izod was a well respected tailor who specializes in custom shirts for King George V and other royalty. Vin Draddy offered to purchase the rights to his name, and much to his surprise Izod agreed, as he was ready for retirement.

On October 21, 2007 the former Continental Airlines Arena was renamed the Izod Center. IZOD will pay $1.4 million dollars annually for the first two years then drop to $750,000 per year for the balance of the five year contract.