A major part of the company’s success comes from a strong commitment to design – they employ over 200 designers and make extensive play of this commitment. It’s a theme which doesn’t stop with the clothes themselves but also extends to the presentation of the stores, their window displays, their catalogues, Internet advertising and so on. Part of the headquarters building in Arteixo La Coruna, Spain contains 25 full – size windows with display platforms and lighting which allow the team to see what real store windows would look like – not only under normal conditions but also on rainy days, at night and so on. Another key aspect of Zara’s success is the flexibility which comes from having a very different model for manufacturing. Around 2500 employees work directly in manufacturing operations – but behind them is a much larger workforce spread across villages and small communities in Spin and northern Portugal.