About us
Tribe is an independent, urban, lifestyle retailer. Our goal is simply to create an inviting, honest and progressive store environment, housing a selection of surf, skate and street brands from around the globe. Our umbrella of brands covers Carhartt W.I.P, Vans, Rip Curl, Adidas Skate, Volcom, Obey, Fila, Emporium, Napapijri, Chrome Industries and Yeti.
Why Tribe? Our name comes from our ethos of creating a "tribe" or sense of belonging through our clothing brands we offer. We wanted to be more than another clothes store, we believed in the surf and skate movement that was sweeping the globe and the idea that what you wear reflects the lifestyle you want to create.
Tribe first opened its doors in 1992, an Irish owned and family run company with a simple mandate: to bring American brands and lifestyle to Dublin. We were at the heart of the evolution of the lifestyle dressing trend. Comfortable, Durable, Culture driven clothes from the developing global surf and skate brands. We’ve always offered a strong story of core skate shoes from major brands including Vans and Etnies from day one, and classics like Nike SB and Adidas.
Tribe has weathered the storm of economic ups and downs over the years and we are happy to say we are still going strong in 2024. We are one of the only independent retailers of our kind in Dublin today! We have strengthened our ties with all major surf and skate brands and work closely with these brands to provide the coolest, up-to-date trends for our customers in Dublin and beyond.
As time has passed, the Surf scene has remained at the heart of many people's choice in clothing, however we have seen major growth in our customer's love for everything Street, echoed in the spill of Skate into mainstream fashion. Tribe has naturally progressed with this and we now have a multi-store offering the best of both Surf and Skate worlds.
At the core of Tribe's ethos is a commitment to showcasing the finest selection of streetwear brands that resonate with the vibrant energy of Dublin's streets. From the rugged durability of Carhartt W.I.P to the timeless allure of Vans, each brand featured within the store's walls is carefully chosen to reflect the diverse tastes and preferences of its discerning clientele.
Carhartt has always been at the core of our offering and as demand has grown for the brand, so has our commitment to it. In the summer of 2014, Carhartt Work in Progress, installed a brand new concept store within our store in Stephen's Green. We stock Carhartt's full collection in-store season on season and are the largest independent stockists of Carhartt WIP in Ireland.
Our love of trainers has never wavered and we continue to provide classics from Vans, DC and Adidas Skate.
All of this is made possible by our awesome team and we are one big, unusual adoptive family that brings Tribe to life day on day. Everything we have to offer is available on our website www.tribe-clothing.com . Our website is our key area for development as we want to bring our store to everyone around the globe.