Sleeper
Sleeper: Luxury Loungewear Redefined Origins Founded in 2014 by Kate Zubarieva and Asya Varetsa in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sleeper began as a niche brand offering loungewear that seamlessly transitions from home to outings. The brand gained international acclaim for its unique approach to sleepwear and daywear fusion. Ownership Sleeper is a privately held company, with its founders actively involved in the brand’s creative and strategic […]
Staud
Downtown It-Girl to Global Favorite: The Rise of Staud Origins and Founding Staud was founded in 2015 in Los Angeles by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto. At a time when minimalist basics were dominating the fashion landscape, Staud launched as a colorful, vintage-inspired alternative for women who wanted to dress with a sense of joy […]
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen: Dark Romanticism and Avant-Garde Mastery Origins and Founding Alexander McQueen, the iconic British luxury fashion house, was founded in 1992 by Lee Alexander McQueen, a designer celebrated for his uncompromising creativity and boundary-pushing designs. After honing his craft at Savile Row, where he mastered tailoring, McQueen brought his visionary aesthetic to the fashion world, merging dark romanticism with avant-garde innovation. The brand became […]
Wolford
Wolford: A Legacy of Luxury Legwear and Timeless Elegance Origins and Founding Wolford was founded in 1950 in Bregenz, Austria, by Reinhold Wolff and Walter Palmers, with a vision to create the finest hosiery and legwear using innovative materials and techniques. Located near Lake Constance, the brand began with a focus on high-quality stockings and quickly gained a reputation for its unparalleled craftsmanship and luxurious feel. […]
Larroude
KHAITE
KHAITE: Redefining Modern American Luxury Origins and Founding KHAITE (pronounced “kate”) was founded in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, a New York-based designer with a vision to create a brand that bridges the gap between timelessness and modernity. Named after the Greek word for “long, flowing hair,” KHAITE embodies a sense of ease and fluidity while maintaining an air […]
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang: A Fusion of Urban Edge and Modern Luxury Origins Born on December 26, 1983, in San Francisco, California, to Taiwanese-American parents, Alexander Wang displayed an early passion for fashion. At 15, he attended a summer design program at Central Saint Martins in London. At 18, he moved to New York City to study at the Parsons School of Design but left […]
Savette
Savette: Modern Handbags Rooted in Timeless Elegance Origins and Founding Savette was founded in 2020 by Amy Zurek, a designer with a background in luxury fashion at The Row and Khaite. Based in New York City, the brand emerged from Zurek’s vision to create modern handbags that celebrate craftsmanship, minimalism, and timeless design. Named after a French word associated with small treasures, Savette combines artisanal craftsmanship with a contemporary […]
16 Arlington
16Arlington: The Epitome of Modern Glamour Origins and Founding 16Arlington was founded in 2017 by the dynamic design duo Marco Capaldo and Federica Cavenati. The brand is named after their shared London apartment, where the partnership first blossomed creatively. Combining their Italian heritage with the eclectic energy of London, the designers developed a signature aesthetic that is both […]
Helmut Lang
Helmut Lang: The Pioneer of Minimalist Fashion Origins and Founding Helmut Lang, the eponymous brand, was founded in 1986 by Helmut Lang, an Austrian designer known for his revolutionary approach to fashion. Emerging in a time dominated by excess and opulence, Lang introduced a minimalist aesthetic that redefined the industry. His designs focused on clean lines, innovative fabrics, and a subtle yet […]