Cos

COS: Timeless Minimalism and Modern Essentials Origins and Founding COS (Collection of Style) was launched in 2007 by the H&M Group as a premium brand offering timeless, high-quality clothing at an accessible price point. Headquartered in London, England, COS set out to redefine minimalist fashion, blending contemporary design with functionality. Inspired by art, architecture, and modern design, COS focuses on creating wardrobe essentials that transcend trends, offering versatile […]

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 […]

Kule

KULE: Classic Stripes with a Playful Twist Origins Founded in 2001 by Nikki Kule, KULE began as a luxury childrenswear brand. Nikki, influenced by her parents’ fashion industry background—her father, Gene Kule, was known as the “King of Pants”—launched the brand to create high-quality, stylish clothing for children. In 2015, she shifted focus to womenswear, relaunching KULE with a line of […]

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, […]

Minnow

Minnow: Elevated Swimwear and Coastal-Inspired Style for the Whole Family Origins and Founding Minnow was founded in 2016 by Morgan Smith, a Southern California native with a passion for creating timeless, coastal-inspired swimwear for children and families. Drawing inspiration from her own family and life by the sea, Smith envisioned a brand that celebrates simplicity, quality, and playful elegance. Now based in Charleston, South […]

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 […]

Reiss

Reiss: Contemporary Elegance in British Fashion Origins and Founding Reiss was established in 1971 by David Reiss in London, England, initially as a men’s tailoring store. Over the years, the brand evolved into a full-fledged contemporary fashion label for men and women, offering a curated selection of tailored pieces, timeless staples, and modern eveningwear. Reiss is renowned for its ability to blend classic British tailoring with modern […]

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 […]

Off White

Off-White: Redefining Streetwear with High-Fashion Edge Origins and Founding Off-White was founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, a multidisciplinary designer and creative visionary. Based in Milan, Italy, Off-White was conceived as a brand that blurred the lines between streetwear and luxury, combining urban aesthetics with high-fashion influences. The brand’s name, “Off-White,” represents a conceptual space between black and white, reflecting Abloh’s approach […]

Rag & Bone

rag & bone: Urban Sophistication with a British-American Twist Origins Established in 2002 in New York City by Marcus Wainwright and Nathan Bogle, rag & bone was created to blend British tailoring with modern design. The brand quickly gained recognition for its commitment to craftsmanship and urban aesthetic. ​ Ownership In 2024, Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global acquired rag & bone, with Guess? taking over operational assets and both […]