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Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera: The Art of Timeless Elegance Origins Founded in 1981 by Venezuelan-born designer Carolina Herrera, the brand quickly established itself as a beacon of sophistication and grace. Herrera’s debut collection, presented at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Club, garnered immediate acclaim, setting the stage for a fashion house synonymous with refined femininity. Ownership In 1995, the Spanish company […]
Alex Mill
Timeless Staples and Everyday Uniforms: The World of Alex Mill Origins and Founding Alex Mill was founded in 2012 by Alex Drexler, the son of former J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler. The brand began with a simple mission: to create the perfect button-down shirt. Operating from a small shop on Elizabeth Street in New York City, Alex Mill […]
La Linge
Timeless Stripes and Modern Femininity: The World of La Ligne Origins and Founding La Ligne was founded in 2016 by Meredith Melling and Valerie Macaulay, both former Vogue editors, alongside Molly Howard, the former Head of Business Development at Rag & Bone. The trio combined their fashion industry expertise to create a brand centered around the […]
Peony
Romantic Swimwear with a Conscience: Peony’s Floral-Focused Elegance Origins and Founding Peony Swim was founded in 2012 by Rebecca Morton in Queensland, Australia—a location that continues to influence the brand’s sun-soaked, beach-to-brunch aesthetic. Named after the flower that signals the beginning of summer, Peony was launched with the intention of creating timeless swimwear that merged […]
Matteau
Minimalism by the Sea: Matteau’s Elevated Approach to Resortwear Origins and Founding Matteau was founded in 2015 by Australian sisters Ilona Hamer and Peta Heinsen. Ilona, a former fashion editor and stylist, and Peta, with a background in business, launched the brand with the goal of creating refined, timeless swimwear that would outlast seasonal trends. […]
Maison Miru
Modular Jewelry for Modern Life: Maison Miru’s Sculptural Simplicity Origins and Founding Maison Miru was founded in 2016 by Trisha Okubo, a Stanford-trained engineer with a passion for design and self-expression. Inspired by the intersection of art and science, Okubo launched the brand to create jewelry that marries form and function. The name “Maison Miru” […]
Dôen
DÔEN: Nostalgic Femininity Rooted in California Spirit Origins DÔEN was founded in 2016 by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland in Santa Barbara, California. Drawing from their backgrounds in fashion and their experiences as mothers, they envisioned a brand that celebrates womanhood through timeless, vintage-inspired designs. DÔEN emerged as a response to the lack of female-led brands in the fashion industry, aiming to create […]
Salomon
Salomon: From Alpine Workshops to Global Outdoor Innovators Origins Founded in 1947 in Annecy, nestled within the French Alps, Salomon began as a small family-run workshop. François Salomon, alongside his wife Jeanne and son Georges, initially focused on producing saw blades before transitioning to crafting steel edges for skis. This pivot marked the brand’s entry into the winter sports arena, laying the groundwork […]
A.L.C.
A.L.C.: Empowering Women with Modern, Elevated Essentials Origins and Founding A.L.C. was founded in 2009 by Andrea Lieberman, a celebrated stylist turned designer. After building a successful career styling A-list celebrities such as Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Lopez, Lieberman launched A.L.C. to create versatile, elevated pieces for modern women. Based in Los Angeles, the brand reflects Lieberman’s focus on effortless sophistication, blending […]