Heidi Zak Of Thirdlove
The brand now services an estimated 87 percent of women. Launched in 2013 with the help of her cofounder, co-CEO, and husband, David Spector, ThirdLove, with its half-cup sizes, its quiz to determine what bra works best, and its convenient direct-to-consumer format, has been a viral success, yielding annualized revenue growth that has exceeded 450% for the past two years.
When I started ThirdLove, I set out to create a brand that all women could rely on. So with a promise like Bras and underwear for every body” comes a responsibility to uphold it. It's not an empty tagline that we preach because it sounds nice; it's a way for us to hold ourselves accountable….
ThirdLove is famous for its game-changing Fit FinderŪ tool (used by over 12 million women); and, most recently, for a well-publicized spat with Victoria's Secret More importantly, Zak and designer Ra'el Cohen have created a modern, beautifully-fitting t-shirt bra that's pretty close to perfect.
Whatever her shape or size, I want every woman to see herself reflected in our brand — and hopefully all brands — and feel welcomed by the retail landscape This is just the beginning, but my hope is that the majority of women will soon be able to find their size — whether petite, tall, big or small — in all shops and online retail destinations.
Several former and current employees spoke to the outlet about their experiences with the brand, charging that co-CEO David Spector — who is much less visible that his wife, co-CEO Heidi Zak — contributes to an intimidating, dismissive, condescending, and bullying management style, and the company as a whole isn't quite so pro-female-employee as its public image might make it seem.
One that includes adjustable lighting, digital measuring systems, three different types of dressing rooms and 78 bra sizes to choose from. Thirdlove innovated a fuller range that acknowledged the variety of women's bodies, including half-cup sizes that allowed for an even greater level of precise measurement.
Once the company helps customers find their size, it's easy for them to order and reorder. Co-founding ThirdLove has been a rewarding experience for Zak. Heidi Zak A screenshot of David Spector's Instagram Story about Victoria's Secret. Heidi Zak says she's on a mission to find the perfect bra for every woman.