A brand name for an American clothing retailer known for casual wear. Also refers to various place names, particularly Hollister, California.
From English surname Hollister, derived from 'hollier' meaning holly tree worker or from a place name meaning 'place where holly trees grow.' The retail brand was founded in 1922 and later acquired by Abercrombie & Fitch.
Despite marketing itself as a surf brand from 'Hollister, California,' the company was actually founded in Ohio and has no historical connection to surfing culture. The brand's fictional backstory includes made-up founding dates and surf heritage that never existed.
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