NINE WEST was founded in 1977. The first office of NINE WEST is located at No. 9, 57th Street, West New York, and the brand name is derived from this. The nine major themes launched by NINE WEST each season are the greatest "tampering" of the definition of fashion. Color revolutions, prints and patterns, sheer visuals, chic sophistication, '60s 'modern', party frenzy, tough girls, urban adventurers, and more. In 1973, Nine Hee was established and named in the Solo Building at 9 West 57th Street in New York City. In 1983, Nine Xi opened its first specialty retail store in Stamford, Connecticut.