Torrid Holdings
| Torrid logo | |
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: CURV | |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | April 2001 |
| Headquarters | City of Industry, California, U.S. |
Number of locations | 658 |
Key people | Lisa Harper, CEO |
| Products | Plus-size clothing, gifts |
| Revenue | US$ 1,288,100,000 (FY '22) |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners |
| Website | torrid.com |
Torrid Holdings Inc. is a U.S.-based women's apparel retailer that was once a division of Hot Topic. Although it remains under the ownership of Sycamore Partners, the parent company of Hot Topic, Torrid separated in 2015 to form Torrid, LLC. Specializing in plus-size clothing and accessories for women ranging from sizes 10 to 30, Torrid launched its first store in April 2001. The inaugural location was established at the Brea Mall in Brea, California. By 2024, the brand operates more than 650 stores throughout the United States and parts of Canada. The company expanded internationally with its first Canadian outlet opening in Toronto in August 2015. In July 2021, Torrid Holdings completed its initial public offering and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CURV.
In June 2025, Torrid announced plans to shut down approximately 180 stores, which accounts for about 30% of its retail locations. This strategic reduction was influenced by several factors, including the expiration of more than half of its store leases within that year and first-quarter 2025 data indicating that over 60% of sales occurred through online channels.
Products
Torrid's apparel primarily targets a female audience. In 2005, the brand broadened its product range to feature designs that differ from those of its parent company, Hot Topic. The company offers a variety of items including accessories, shoes, jewelry, graphic tee shirts, trendy tops, pants, Capri pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, outerwear, intimate apparel, hosiery, as well as gifts and beauty essentials.
Models
In February 2014, Georgina Burke was appointed as Torrid's inaugural official model, securing a one-year agreement. Later that year, in December 2014, Philomena Kwao joined as an additional face for the brand.
The year 2015 marked Torrid’s debut public model casting call, inviting shoppers to audition for the opportunity to represent the brand. More than 14,000 individuals participated, with Lyanna Lynette emerging as the winner. Torrid continued conducting model searches annually until 2019 and revived this initiative in 2024, launching a new casting call in April of that year.
Torrid showcased its first runway presentation at New York Fashion Week in September 2017.
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- Clothing retailers of the United States
- Retail companies established in 2001
- American companies established in 2001
- Companies based in the City of Industry, California
- 2001 establishments in California
- Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
- 2021 initial public offerings
- Clothing companies established in 2001
- 2000s fashion
- 2010s fashion