Cesta Collective
Ethical Luxury and Handwoven Elegance: The World of Cesta Collective Origins and Founding Cesta Collective was founded in 2018 by Erin Ryder and Courtney Weinblatt Fasciano, two fashion industry veterans who met through a mutual friend. Their shared vision was to create a brand that combined ethical practices with high-end design, leading to the inception of […]
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 […]
Gabriela Hearst
Conscious Craftsmanship at the Highest Level: Gabriela Hearst’s Quiet Power Origins and Founding Gabriela Hearst launched her eponymous label in 2015, blending her Uruguayan heritage with New York sophistication and a deeply rooted ethos of sustainability. A former model and the creative force behind luxury menswear label Candela, Hearst founded her namesake brand to create […]
Viktoria & Woods
Viktoria & Woods: Effortless Australian Luxury Origins and Founding Viktoria & Woods was founded in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, by Margie Woods, with a vision to create timeless wardrobe staples that blend effortless elegance with understated luxury. The brand began with a singular focus on merino wool pieces, establishing its foundation in high-quality, sustainable materials. Over the years, Viktoria & Woods has expanded its […]
Cuyana
Cuyana: Fewer, Better Things Origins and Founding Cuyana was founded in 2011 by Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah, two entrepreneurs driven by the philosophy of creating timeless, high-quality essentials while encouraging mindful consumption. The name “Cuyana,” derived from the Quechua language of the Andes, means “to love,” reflecting the brand’s commitment to inspiring customers to love what they own. Based in San Francisco, California, Cuyana […]
Gigi Pip
Gigi Pip: Empowering Women Through Stylish Headwear Origins Founded in 2015 by Ginger and Jon Parrish in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gigi Pip was born from Ginger’s passion for hats and the realization of a gap in the market for high-quality, fashionable women’s headwear. The brand’s mission is to empower women by instilling confidence through versatile and stylish hats, reflecting the […]
Mark Cross
The Original American Luxury Bag: Mark Cross Origins and Founding Mark Cross was originally founded in 1845 as a saddlery and leather goods company in Boston, making it one of the oldest American luxury brands in history. It pivoted to high-end handbags and accessories in the early 20th century, gaining international fame in the 1950s […]
Free People
Bohemian Spirit, Free-Wheeling Style: The World of Free People Origins and Founding Free People began in the 1970s as a small boutique in West Philadelphia, created by Dick Hayne—who later went on to found Urban Outfitters. Relaunched in 2001 under the Urban Outfitters, Inc. umbrella, Free People was reimagined as a contemporary bohemian brand for […]
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney: Sustainable Luxury with a Modern Feminine Touch Origins and Founding Stella McCartney launched her eponymous label in 2001 in partnership with the luxury conglomerate Kering, becoming one of the first high-profile designers to champion sustainable fashion in the luxury market. The daughter of music legend Paul McCartney and photographer Linda McCartney, Stella grew up with a strong appreciation for nature, ethical values, […]