Wales Bonner
Cultural Elegance and Intellectual Design: The World of Wales Bonner Origins and Founding Wales Bonner was established in 2014 by Grace Wales Bonner, a London-born designer of Jamaican and English heritage.After graduating from Central Saint Martins, she launched her brand with a focus on menswear, aiming to explore and express the nuances of Black identity […]
Maison Miru
Modular Jewelry for Modern Life: Maison Miru’s Sculptural Simplicity Origins and Founding Maison Miru was founded in 2016 by Trisha Okubo, a Stanford-trained engineer with a passion for design and self-expression. Inspired by the intersection of art and science, Okubo launched the brand to create jewelry that marries form and function. The name “Maison Miru” […]
Lirika Matoshi
Lirika Matoshi: Whimsy, Romance, and Viral Couture Origins Founded in 2016 by Kosovo-born designer Lirika Matoshi, the brand began as a collection of handmade accessories sold on Etsy. After moving to New York City at age 20, Matoshi gained popularity for her hand-embellished tights and glittery dresses, all created without formal fashion training. Inspired by her sister, […]
John Fluevog
John Fluevog: Artisanal Footwear for the Bold and Offbeat Origins John Fluevog launched his namesake brand in 1970 in Vancouver, Canada. Originally co-founding a shoe store called Fox and Fluevog, he later branched out independently, creating what would become one of the most distinctive and enduring footwear brands in North America. His mission from the […]
Roberta Einer
Kate Spade
Playful Polish with a Wink: Kate Spade’s Colorful Legacy Origins and Founding Kate Spade was launched in 1993 by former fashion editor Kate Brosnahan Spade, who started the brand with a single item: the perfect handbag. The minimalist, boxy nylon bag quickly became a ’90s icon and helped establish a new era of American fashion—one […]
1xBLUE
1XBLUE: London’s Hyperrealist Streetwear Dream Origins Founded in 2020 by designer Lois Saunders, 1XBLUE emerged from East London’s underground fashion scene.Saunders, a self-taught creative, launched the brand to challenge conventional streetwear norms, infusing her designs with a blend of fantasy, nostalgia, and digital-age surrealism. Ownership 1XBLUE remains independently owned and operated by Lois Saunders. Her hands-on […]