Alexandre Birman
Brazilian Glamour, Italian Craft: Alexandre Birman’s Signature Stiletto Origins and Founding Alexandre Birman launched his eponymous label in 2008, drawing from a childhood spent in the Brazilian footwear industry and a lifelong passion for shoemaking. Known for his signature use of exotic skins, feminine lines, and handcrafted techniques, Birman quickly became a global favorite for […]
Aje World
Aje: Bold Australian Style with a Global Appeal Origins and Founding Aje (pronounced “age”) was co-founded in 2008 by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, two Australians with a shared vision of creating fashion that bridges the gap between coastal ease and urban sophistication. Drawing inspiration from Australia’s natural landscapes and artistic heritage, Aje has become synonymous with bold, […]
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APL
Where Innovation Meets Impact: APL’s Game-Changing Footwear Origins and Founding Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) was founded in 2009 by twin brothers Adam and Ryan Goldston in Los Angeles. Their mission: to fuse performance technology with fashion-forward design. The brand gained instant attention when its original Concept 1 basketball shoe—featuring Load ‘N Launch™ technology—was banned by […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lisa say Gah
Lisa Says Gah: A Playful Celebration of Individual Style Origins and Founding Lisa Says Gah was founded in 2014 by Lisa Bühler, a former fashion buyer based in San Francisco. Frustrated by the lack of diversity and originality in the fast-fashion industry, Bühler launched Lisa Says Gah as a response to the overwhelming sameness in mainstream fashion. The brand began […]
JW Anderson
Gender Fluid Meets Fashion Forward: The Experimental World of JW Anderson Origins and Founding JW Anderson was founded in 2008 by Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson as a menswear label. His avant-garde designs and deconstructed silhouettes quickly gained critical acclaim, and by 2010, the brand expanded into womenswear. With a unique mix of craftsmanship, subversion, […]
Retrofete
Retrofête: Dazzling Glamour with a Vintage Twist Origins and Founding Retrofête was founded in 2018 by Ohad Seroya and Aviad Klin, two fashion entrepreneurs with a vision to create a brand that celebrates opulence, femininity, and party-ready fashion. Based in New York City, the brand draws inspiration from the glamour of the disco era, blending vintage aesthetics with modern silhouettes to create statement pieces designed […]
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 […]