Aviator Nation: The Global Architect of 1970s California Soul and Immersive Retail Experiences Founded in 2006 by Paige Mycoskie in a Venice beach garage and headquartered in Huntington Park, California, Aviator Nation (aviatornation.com) is the premier lifestyle and performance apparel anchor. Entering 2026, the brand is a "Fortress Asset" in the premium leisure sector, achieving over $150 million in annual revenue (2023–2025) without outside investment. Known for its "Made in America" hand-stitched 5-stripe hoodies and smiley-face aesthetics, Aviator Nation has evolved from a boutique label into a multi-vertical lifestyle engine. The 2026 guest experience—defined by "The California Sanctuary"—integrates vintage retail with high-growth concepts like Dreamland (live music/restaurant venues in Malibu and Nashville) and the newly launched Aviator Nation Exercise (boxing and cycling studios). For landlords, Aviator Nation represents a high-integrity, independent tenant that drives massive cult-following foot traffic and anchors "High-Street" corridors with unique, community-centric cultural hubs.