Ottolinger
Deconstruction Meets Futurism: Ottolinger’s Artful Chaos Origins and Founding Ottolinger was founded in Berlin in 2015 by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient. The label was born out of the designers’ shared desire to disrupt traditional fashion with experimental cuts and raw, unfinished textures. Known for its rule-breaking construction and dystopian edge, Ottolinger quickly […]
Armani
Armani: Timeless Sophistication and Italian Elegance Origins and Founding Giorgio Armani S.p.A. was founded in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and his business partner Sergio Galeotti in Milan, Italy. The brand emerged as a revolutionary force in Italian fashion, introducing a refined, minimalist aesthetic that redefined luxury. Giorgio Armani’s early focus on soft tailoring and neutral palettes quickly became his signature, offering a modern take on traditional menswear and […]
Kule
KULE: Classic Stripes with a Playful Twist Origins Founded in 2001 by Nikki Kule, KULE began as a luxury childrenswear brand. Nikki, influenced by her parents’ fashion industry background—her father, Gene Kule, was known as the “King of Pants”—launched the brand to create high-quality, stylish clothing for children. In 2015, she shifted focus to womenswear, relaunching KULE with a line of […]
Marine Serre
Dystopian Couture: Marine Serre’s Visionary World Origins and Founding Marine Serre launched her namesake label in 2017 after winning the prestigious LVMH Prize at just 25 years old. A graduate of La Cambre in Brussels and a former designer at Balenciaga and Dior, Serre emerged with a sharply futuristic vision—melding couture craftsmanship with performancewear, upcycling, […]
Duke and Dexter
Duke + Dexter: Handcrafted British Footwear with a Contemporary Edge Origins and Founding Duke + Dexter was founded in 2014 by Archie Hewlett, a young entrepreneur from London who sought to redefine men’s footwear with a blend of traditional British craftsmanship and modern design. What started as a small collection of loafers has grown into a globally recognized brand known for […]
Minnow
Minnow: Elevated Swimwear and Coastal-Inspired Style for the Whole Family Origins and Founding Minnow was founded in 2016 by Morgan Smith, a Southern California native with a passion for creating timeless, coastal-inspired swimwear for children and families. Drawing inspiration from her own family and life by the sea, Smith envisioned a brand that celebrates simplicity, quality, and playful elegance. Now based in Charleston, South […]
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Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent: Iconic Elegance and Revolutionary Style Origins and Founding Saint Laurent, originally founded as Yves Saint Laurent in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, revolutionized the fashion industry by blending classic Parisian elegance with bold, modern innovations. The French label made history by introducing ready-to-wear luxury with its Rive Gauche line in 1966, democratizing high fashion. From the iconic Le Smoking tuxedo suit […]
Paul Stuart
American Heritage Tailored to Perfection: The Legacy of Paul Stuart Origins and Founding Paul Stuart was established in 1938 in New York City by Ralph Ostrove, who named the brand after his son. From the start, the brand stood out by offering a refined alternative to Ivy League style—fusing British tailoring traditions with American ease. […]