Malbon
Malbon Golf: Redefining Golf Apparel with a Modern Twist Origins Founded in 2017 by Stephen and Erica Malbon, Malbon Golf emerged in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to rejuvenate the sport of golf by blending it with contemporary culture. Stephen, with a background in creative arts and media, and Erica, co-founder of boutique spa The Now, combined their passions […]
Orlebar Brown
Tailored for the Sun: The Story of Orlebar Brown Origins and Founding Orlebar Brown was founded in 2007 by Adam Brown in London. While on vacation, Brown noticed a gap in the menswear market: there were no refined swim shorts that could easily transition from the beach to a bar. Drawing inspiration from Savile Row […]
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood: The Rebel Queen of British Fashion Origins and Founding Vivienne Westwood, the iconic British fashion brand, was founded in the early 1970s by Vivienne Westwood and her then-partner Malcolm McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols. Initially emerging from London’s punk scene, Westwood quickly established herself as a force for rebellion and innovation, using fashion as a vehicle for […]
Coach
Iconic Americana, Reinvented: Coach’s Playful Modern Legacy Origins and Founding Coach was founded in 1941 as a family-run leather goods workshop in New York City. Originally specializing in handcrafted wallets and handbags, the brand grew under the creative influence of Bonnie Cashin in the 1960s and became a household name in American luxury fashion. Known […]
Zadig & Voltaire
Rock ‘n’ Roll with Parisian Attitude: Zadig & Voltaire Origins and Founding Zadig & Voltaire was founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier, grandson of Lacoste’s co-founder. Named after a Voltaire novella, the brand launched with a distinctly rebellious spirit—blending literary inspiration with modern rock ‘n’ roll style. From the start, Zadig & Voltaire positioned itself […]
AMI Paris
Parisian Ease with a Tailored Twist: AMI Paris Origins and Founding AMI Paris was founded in 2011 by Alexandre Mattiussi, a French designer with experience at Dior, Givenchy, and Marc Jacobs. With a name that literally means “friend” in French and echoes the founder’s initials, AMI set out to bring the effortless elegance of real […]
Naadam
Naadam: Sustainable Luxury Cashmere with a Modern Approach Origins and Founding Naadam was founded in 2013 by Matthew Scanlan and Diederik Rijsemus after a transformative journey to Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The duo sought to revolutionize the cashmere industry by cutting out middlemen, working directly with Mongolian herders, and ensuring that both the quality of cashmere and ethical treatment of workersremained at the forefront of their brand. […]
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana: The Masters of Italian Glamour Origins and Founding Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, Italy. The duo, who first met while working at a fashion house, launched their eponymous label to celebrate the allure of Italian heritage, Mediterranean culture, and the sensuality of femininity. Their debut collection, showcased in 1985, established […]
Zegna
Zegna: Italian Craftsmanship and Contemporary Menswear Origins and Founding Zegna, originally known as Ermenegildo Zegna, was founded in 1910 by Ermenegildo Zegna in Trivero, Italy. The brand began as a small textile company specializing in producing luxury wool fabrics, with Ermenegildo’s vision to create the finest textiles in the world. Over time, Zegna expanded into […]
Sandro
Sandro: Parisian Chic with a Modern Edge Origins and Founding Sandro was founded in 1984 in Paris, France, by Evelyne Chetrite, who envisioned a brand that encapsulated effortless Parisian style. Drawing inspiration from her Moroccan roots and the elegance of Paris, Chetrite created a line of clothing that combined classic sophistication with contemporary details. Initially launched as a womenswear label, Sandro expanded […]