Bye Bambi
Bye Bambi: Ruffled Rebellion Meets Y2K Romance Origins Bye Bambi was founded in 2018 by Australian designer Andi Short. Inspired by her grandmother Lynette, a skilled dressmaker, Short began sewing at a young age, eventually launching her own label from her bedroom in Melbourne. The brand quickly gained traction for its unique blend of nostalgic aesthetics and […]
Natori
Natori: East-Meets-West Elegance in Luxury Fashion Origins and Founding Natori was founded in 1977 by Josie Natori, a former Wall Street executive turned fashion visionary. Born in the Philippines, Natori sought to create a brand that merged Eastern artistry with Western sensibilities, bringing luxury, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage to the world of lingerie, sleepwear, and ready-to-wear fashion. What started as a single embroidered nightgown inspired […]
The Frankie Shop
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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 […]
Fanci Club
Fanci Club: Y2K Seduction with a Vietnamese Soul Origins Fanci Club was founded in 2020 by Vietnamese designer Khanh Duy Tran. Initially starting as a personal project, the brand quickly gained recognition for its unique blend of vintage inspiration and contemporary design. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Fanci Club reflects Tran’s vision of creating fashion that […]
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Maje
Maje: Parisian Chic with a Modern Twist Origins Established in 1998 by Judith Milgrom in Paris, Maje was born out of a desire to create a brand that embodies the effortless elegance of Parisian women. The name “Maje” is a combination of the initials of Milgrom’s loved ones, reflecting the brand’s personal and familial roots. Ownership Maje is part of the SMCP Group, […]
Polene
Sculptural Simplicity: Polène’s Parisian Leather Legacy Origins and Founding Polène was founded in 2016 by siblings Antoine, Mathieu, and Elsa Mothay. With a family background in French fashion manufacturing, the trio launched the label to bridge traditional leather craftsmanship with clean, sculptural design. Their debut bag, the Numéro Un, introduced a softly structured silhouette that […]
Club Monaco
Club Monaco: Timeless Sophistication for the Modern Wardrobe Origins and Founding Club Monaco was founded in 1985 in Toronto, Canada, by Joe Mimran and Alfred Sung, two designers with a vision of creating timeless, versatile pieces that bridge the gap between luxury and accessibility. Their mission was simple but revolutionary: to offer “better basics”—clothing that was effortlessly chic, high-quality, and perfectly suited […]