VF Company designs, produces, purchases, markets and distributes lifestyle clothing, footwear and related products. It operates through the following segments: Outdoor, Active and Work. The Outdoor segment refers to authentic outdoor lifestyle brands, including performance-based clothing, footwear, equipment, backpacks, luggage and accessories. The Active segment is a portfolio of activity-based lifestyle brands that offer active apparel, footwear and accessories. The Work segment includes lifestyle apparel and footwear inspired by work and working, sold through direct-to-consumer, wholesale and B2B channels. The company's brands include TheNorthFace, Vans, Timberland, IceBreaker, Dickies, Napapijri, SUPER and Kipling. The company was founded by John Barbey in October 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.