Gianvito Rossi
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela: Deconstruction, Anonymity, and Avant-Garde Luxury Founding and Vision Martin Margiela founded the house in Paris in 1988. Jenny Meirens co-founded and guided the business. The brand challenged fashion rules from day one. Margiela prized anonymity and collective creation. The studio still emphasizes that ethos today. Design Philosophy Margiela deconstructs garments to reveal process. […]
Cinq à Sept
Cinq à Sept: Where Daylight Meets Dusk Origins Launched in 2016 by fashion executive Jane Siskin, Cinq à Sept is a New York-based contemporary womenswear label.The brand’s name, translating to “five to seven” in French, references the transitional hours between late afternoon and early evening—a time synonymous with effortless elegance and spontaneity. This concept underpins the […]
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 […]
Wales Bonner
Cultural Elegance and Intellectual Design: The World of Wales Bonner Origins and Founding Wales Bonner was established in 2014 by Grace Wales Bonner, a London-born designer of Jamaican and English heritage.After graduating from Central Saint Martins, she launched her brand with a focus on menswear, aiming to explore and express the nuances of Black identity […]
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 […]
Alohas
ALOHAS: Sustainable Fashion with a Mediterranean Flair Origins Founded in 2015 by Alejandro Porras in Honolulu, Hawaii, ALOHAS began with a mission to reinvent the classic Spanish espadrille, infusing it with a modern twist. The brand’s initial inspiration stemmed from Porras observing locals’ positive reactions to traditional Menorcan sandals, known as Avarcas. This led him to establish a footwear line that blends […]
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 […]
Sanctuary
Sanctuary: Effortless California Cool with a Conscious Twist Origins Founded in 1997 by Deb and Ken Polanco in Southern California, Sanctuary was created to offer modern women versatile clothing that blends comfort with style. The brand’s name reflects its mission to provide a “safe, fun, and comfortable” space in fashion. Ownership Sanctuary operates as a privately held company, with its founders actively […]