About Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Urban Outfitters was founded in 1970 as part of the brand URBN, which is also comprised of Anthropologie and Free People. Urban Outfitters is a fashion retailer that targets men and women between the ages of 15-30. Their brand embodies a contemporary style, with art and music as key influences. Their trendy and slightly edgy clothing parlays into their unique collection of things such as books, mugs, knick knacks, etc. that are part of their stores. The Urban Outfitters website offers an extensive array of clothing and accessories as well as home decor. 
Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, offering experiential retail environments and a well-curated mix of on-trend women’s and men’s clothes, from boho dresses, denim and graphics to shoes, hats, and backpacks, as well as beauty, intimates, swim and a collection of handpicked vintage clothing. Urban Outfitters also carries everything you need to decorate your small space, apartment or dorm, with a UO Home collection that includes bedding, tapestries, rugs, shower curtains and furniture. Our Music + Tech collection is a go-to destination for vinyl, record players and tech accessories. Visit our stores, where all are welcome and there’s always something new to see, or shop online at UrbanOutfitters.com and get free shipping on US orders over $50. For special offers, one-of-a-kind prizes and more, download the UO app and join UO Rewards.
The first store, originally called Free People, was located in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania. Its mission was to provide second-hand clothing, furniture, jewelry and home décor for college-aged customers in a casual fun environment.
By the 1990’s, our original customer was entering a new life stage. She longed for a store to indulge her creative side. Dick, realizing this wasn't an isolated phenomenon, went on to build a lifestyle brand that catered to creative, educated and affluent 30-45 year-old women. Anthropologie was born and in 1992, the first standalone store opened in a refurbished automobile shop in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Anthropologie is a portal of discovery for our customer - offering her a shopping destination with a well-curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts, and home décor that reflect her personal style and individual passions.