Cult Gaia
Cult Gaia: Sculptural Elegance Meets Functional Art Origins Cult Gaia was founded in 2012 by Jasmin Larian Hekmat in Los Angeles, California. The brand’s name combines “Cult,” reflecting its dedicated following, and “Gaia,” the goddess of Mother Earth, symbolizing creativity and natural beauty. Initially focusing on flower crowns, Cult Gaia quickly gained recognition for its unique approach to fashion accessories. Ownership Cult Gaia […]
PQ Swim
Swimwear with a Twist: The Allure of PQ Swim Origins and Founding PQ Swim, formerly known as PilyQ, was founded in San Diego, California by designer duo Amber Delecce and Daniella Iglesias. With backgrounds in European fashion and an eye for luxe detailing, they launched the brand with the goal of offering sophisticated swimwear infused […]
Stand Studio
Acne Studios
Acne Studios: Scandinavian Minimalism Meets Avant-Garde Innovation Origins Founded in 1996 in Stockholm, Sweden, Acne Studios began as part of the creative collective ACNE, an acronym for “Ambition to Create Novel Expressions.” This collective encompassed various disciplines, including graphic design, film, and advertising. In 1997, co-founder Jonny Johansson designed 100 pairs of raw denim jeans featuring distinctive red stitching, which he distributed to […]
Thom Browne
The Art of Uniform: Thom Browne’s Subversive Tailoring Origins and Founding Thom Browne launched his namesake label in 2001, beginning with a made-to-measure shop in New York City’s West Village. Starting with five meticulously crafted grey suits, he reimagined classic American tailoring through a lens of conceptual minimalism and precise proportion. His first ready-to-wear menswear collection debuted […]
Kiel James Patrick
Coastal Preppy with Americana Charm: The World of Kiel James Patrick Origins and Founding Kiel James Patrick was founded in 2008 in Rhode Island by Kiel Patrick James and Sarah Vickers. What started as a handcrafted bracelet company inspired by coastal New England traditions quickly evolved into a full lifestyle brand offering apparel, footwear, and […]
Burberry
Burberry: The Quintessential British Luxury Brand Origins and Founding Burberry was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, a 21-year-old draper’s apprentice, in Basingstoke, England. Originally established as an outerwear company, Burberry gained fame for its invention of gabardine, a weatherproof and breathable fabric that revolutionized rainwear. The brand’s functional yet elegant designs quickly became a staple for explorers, military personnel, […]
Aviator Nation
Aviator Nation: Vintage Vibes and California Cool Origins and Founding Aviator Nation was founded in 2006 by Paige Mycoskie, a Texas-born designer and entrepreneur, in Venice Beach, California. Inspired by her love of 1970s surf culture and vintage fashion, Mycoskie began creating hand-stitched hoodies and sweatpants that reflected a laid-back, nostalgic aesthetic. What started as a passion project quickly evolved into […]
Moncler
Alpine to Avant-Garde: Moncler’s Luxury Outerwear Legacy Origins and Founding Moncler was founded in 1952 in Monestier-de-Clermont, a mountain village in France, as a manufacturer of alpine gear and quilted sleeping bags. The brand transitioned into high-performance ski wear and down jackets, becoming a staple in the wardrobes of explorers and Olympians. Its pivot to […]
Apparis
Faux Fur, Full Power: Apparis’ Statement-Making Sustainability Origins and Founding Apparis was founded in 2016 by Amélie Brick and Lauren Nouchi, two former luxury fashion executives who left the corporate world to create a bold, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional outerwear. With its roots in New York and Paris, Apparis set out to prove that faux […]