Arket

Modern Basics with Nordic Cool: Arket’s Refined Essentials Origins and Founding Arket was launched in 2017 by the H&M Group as a premium lifestyle concept focused on modern essentials, sustainability, and timeless design. Headquartered in Stockholm, Arket was created to offer high-quality fashion, accessories, and home goods in one elevated, minimalist destination inspired by Scandinavian […]

Love Shack Fancy

LoveShackFancy: Whimsical Romance in Fashion Origins and Founding LoveShackFancy was founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, a former fashion editor at Cosmopolitan. Inspired by her love of vintage treasures and a desire to create feminine, romantic designs, Hessel Cohen launched the brand with a single dress she designed for her own wedding rehearsal dinner. This piece became the foundation of LoveShackFancy’s aesthetic: ethereal, […]

L*Space

Swimwear That Moves With You: L*Space’s Laidback Confidence Origins and Founding LSpace was founded in 1997 by California designer Monica Wise, who was inspired by her love for surf, sand, and sunshine. Originally conceived as a boutique swim label rooted in SoCal beach culture, the brand quickly expanded into resortwear and activewear thanks to its […]

Monday Swimwear

Swimwear for Every Shape: Monday Swimwear’s Confidence-First Approach Origins and Founding Monday Swimwear was founded in 2014 by influencers Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman, best known for their viral blog A Bikini A Day. Frustrated by the lack of flattering, curve-conscious swimwear on the market, the duo set out to create a brand that championed fit, […]

Wolford

Wolford: A Legacy of Luxury Legwear and Timeless Elegance Origins and Founding Wolford was founded in 1950 in Bregenz, Austria, by Reinhold Wolff and Walter Palmers, with a vision to create the finest hosiery and legwear using innovative materials and techniques. Located near Lake Constance, the brand began with a focus on high-quality stockings 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, […]

Casa Blanca

Retro Romance and Après-Sport Luxury: The World of Casablanca Origins and Founding Casablanca was founded in 2018 by French-Moroccan designer Charaf Tajer. Drawing inspiration from his dual heritage, the brand blends Parisian elegance with the vibrant spirit of Morocco. The name “Casablanca” pays homage to the city where Tajer’s parents met, encapsulating a narrative of love, culture, […]

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 […]

Meshki

Meshki: Glamorous, Minimalist Fashion for the Confident Woman Origins and Founding Meshki was founded in 2013 by Shadi and Myriam Meshki, two best friends from Sydney, Australia. The duo started the brand with a shared passion for modern, minimalist fashion that empowers women to feel confident and glamorous. Originally launched as an online store selling statement basics, Meshki quickly gained a […]