| Lolë | |
| Parent: | Lolë Brands Canada ULC |
| Type: | Private |
| Founder: | Bernard Mariette |
| Areas Served: | North America, Europe |
| Industry: | Retail and Wholesale |
| Products: | Athletic apparel |
| Brands: | Sanuk |
| Founded: | [1] |
| Location: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Num Locations: | 6 |
| Num Locations Year: | 2024 |
Lolë is an athletic apparel designer and retailer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] The company was founded in 2002 by Bernard Mariette, and currently operates 5 stores in Canada and 1 store in the U.S.[3] Much of its business is in wholesale, distributed to retailers like Nordstrom to be sold in stores.[4] [5] The company name Lolë is an acronym for 'Live out loud every day'.[6] In June 2018, the company announced an expansion into men's athletic apparel.[7]
Sanuk, a sandal brand based in Southern California, was founded in 1997. Sanuk is the Thai word for fun.[8] Founder Jeff Kelley, a Southern California native, started by making sandals out of indoor-outdoor carpet and inner tubes.[9] In 2010, Sanuk's "Yoga Mat Sandal" was awarded SIMA's "Footwear Product of the Year".[10] Deckers Brands acquired Sanuk in 2011 for $120 million;[11] Lolë acquired Sanuk in August 2024 for an undisclosed sum.[12]