John Varvatos
Rock ’n’ Roll Tailoring: John Varvatos’ Rebel Refinement Origins and Founding John Varvatos launched his namesake label in 2000 in New York, after honing his design skills at Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. His debut menswear collection introduced a modern blend of rock ’n’ roll rebellion and tailored sophistication—an aesthetic that quickly made waves in […]
Katie Biltoft
Katie Biltoft: The Pinnacle of Bespoke Luxury Footwear Origins and Founding Katie Biltoft is a luxury footwear label founded by its namesake designer with the vision of creating timeless shoes that marry elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship. Based in New York, the brand is celebrated for its bespoke approach, crafting each pair by hand in small […]
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 […]
KNWLS
KNWLS: Subversive Femininity Reimagined Origins KNWLS was founded in 2017 by Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault, both graduates of Central Saint Martins.Initially launched under the name “Charlotte Knowles,” the brand rebranded to “KNWLS” in 2021 to reflect its evolution into a collaborative studio practice and its ambition to establish itself as a luxury fashion house. […]
Sterling King
Sculptural Statements and Ethical Craft: The World of Sterling King Origins and Founding Sterling King launched her eponymous jewelry label in 2018, drawing upon her background as a former professional ballerina and a graduate of Parsons School of Design. Her transition from dance to design informs the brand’s dynamic and expressive aesthetic, blending movement with form. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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