Del Toro
Del Toro: Italian Craftsmanship Meets Contemporary Design Origins Founded in 2005 by Matthew Chevallard and his friends from a New England prep school, Del Toro began as a bespoke slipper company aimed at commemorating their school experiences. The brand quickly evolved, blending Italian sophistication with American prep style, and relocated to Miami, Florida, where it gained prominence for its unique footwear […]
Tods
Tod’s: Italian Craftsmanship and Timeless Elegance Origins and Founding Tod’s was founded in the early 20th century by Filippo Della Valle in Casette d’Ete, Italy, initially as a small family-run shoe workshop. The brand was later revolutionized by his grandson, Diego Della Valle, who transformed Tod’s into a global symbol of Italian luxury and artisanal craftsmanship. Tod’s is best known for […]
CO
CO: Elevated Essentials with a Timeless Touch Origins Established in 2011 in Los Angeles by designers Stephanie Danan and Justin Kern, CO was created to offer a line of ready-to-wear women’s clothing that combines a sense of luxury with ease. Ownership CO operates as a privately held company, with its founders deeply involved in the brand’s creative direction and business operations. Aesthetic CO’s […]
Peter Millar
Polished Precision: Peter Millar’s Modern Classic Menswear Origins and Founding Peter Millar was founded in 2001 in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a mission to create sophisticated menswear rooted in luxury craftsmanship and classic American style. Initially known for fine cashmere sweaters and high-end golf apparel, the brand has since evolved into a full lifestyle label, […]
Lululemon
The Uniform of Movement: Lululemon’s Activewear Empire Origins and Founding Lululemon was founded in 1998 in Vancouver by Chip Wilson as a yoga-focused apparel brand, originally operating out of a design studio that doubled as a yoga studio by night. With a strong emphasis on fabric innovation, performance, and mindful living, the brand revolutionized the […]
Gucci
Gucci: Italian Opulence and Reinvention in Fashion Origins and Founding Gucci was founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy, by Guccio Gucci, initially as a luxury leather goods store. Drawing inspiration from his time working in London’s Savoy Hotel, Guccio combined English refinement with Italian craftsmanship to create exquisite leather trunks, luggage, and equestrian goods. The brand’s early success was rooted […]
Tara Jarmon
Parisian Playfulness with Polish: Tara Jarmon’s Joyful Sophistication Origins and Founding Tara Jarmon was founded in the 1980s by Canadian-born designer Tara Jarmon after she moved to Paris to study fashion. Blending North American confidence with quintessential French charm, her namesake brand quickly became known for its upbeat, feminine style that embodied the spirit of […]
Y Project
Vagabond
Vagabond Shoemakers: Scandinavian Minimalism with a Sustainable Soul Origins Established in 1993 in Varberg, Sweden, Vagabond Shoemakers was founded by Marie Nilsson Peterzén and Mats Nilsson. The brand evolved from a 1970s family-run men’s footwear business into a global label renowned for its minimalist design and commitment to quality. Ownership Vagabond Shoemakers operates as a privately held company, with the founding duo maintaining […]
Palm Angels
Palm Angels: A Bold Fusion of Luxury and Subculture Origins and Founding Palm Angels was founded in 2015 by Francesco Ragazzi, an Italian designer and photographer whose vision was inspired by the skateboarding subculture of Los Angeles. Initially a photography project documenting skaters and their unique style, Palm Angels transformed into a fashion brand that merges […]