Started in 1987 by Jean Touitou, A.P.C was founded to be the antithesis of celebrity designer labels who built their brands on name alone and not craftsmanship. A.P.C has a cult following for its acute attention to detail, lean silhouette, high-quality materials, minimalist aesthetic and reasonable price.
3J Workshop, a division of Johnny Was, launched its first collection in 2004. The concept of the division, 3J Workshop, is to reinterpret the traditional menswear shirt with a more feminine appeal. In stripes, plaids, and solids, these shirts can be transformed for a dressier occassion or worn for a more casual look. The designs from 3J Workshop have become a staple for the contemporary woman.
After years growing up among the cattle in the countryside of Vermont, Abbi Stern left for the city and graduated from NYU's Gallatin School majoring in costume history and jewelry design. Brooklyn Heavy Metal is inspired by the varied and contrasting experiences of Abbi Stern's life. Abbi's background, adventures, and observations have helped to produce a bold and glamourous collection that showcases her distinct identity.
New York City native, Shawn Laughlin is the designer of the home product company, Caskata. The name Caskata is taken from a place "where the bay meets the ocean" in hope of creating similar natural beauty through their paper and tableware products. The products are designed to be beautiful yet functional with the capability of being fun and used from day to day.
Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Gary Graham is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago with a background in costume and textile design. Graham is fascinated by contrasting aesthetics which he captures in his distinct garments through varied techniques and textures. Graham designs his clothing with the intention of creating pieces that are casual, substantial and versatile.
Gro Abrahamsson of Copenhagen launched her own clothing brand with two annual complete collections that feature expressive individual pieces. Her desgins include flowing feminine tops and tailored edgy pants. Her unique and creative attitude towards design offers a contemporary approach to fashion.
Heather Benjamin Jewelry was founded with the intent of creating one of a kind pieces inspired by cultures around the world. At her production facility in Bali, Indonesia, each peiece is made by hand in sterling silver and 22k vermeil. Combining her own design aesthetic with concepts acquired from her travels, Heather Goldman constructs unique jewelry by using traditional artisan techniques.
IMPROVD is the result of combined forces Sam Ben-Avraham, founder of Atrium Boutique in New York City, and Valentino Vettori, head of Diesel's Italian label expansion. The compnay was created with the idea of introducing couture clothing at affordable prices. Together the duo have created minimalist, basic pieces that display a timeless sophistication.
The Johnny Was Collection, started by Eli Levite in 1987 and currently designed by Biya Ramar, expresses the contrast between modern and vintage. Johnny Was clothing features fine, embroidered women's wear with a bohemian chic affect. The collection is made of luxurious materials that are easy to care for and designed for the fun, confident woman.
LovingAnvil was first created in 1998 by Coco Corral in Portland Oregon. After relocating to southern Maine in 2005, the company now works out of a 1880 barn on the coast developing eccentirc custom jewelry. Coco Corral and her husband enjoy the unexpected and overstating the obvious. The small design house is committed to making your vision become reality by resizing, modifying, and customizing to create the perfect accessory.
Sister and brother, Marika and Charles joined together to create their own collection of women's wear. The combination of Marika's experience in knitwear design and Charles' career in textile design and production has produced collections of soft garments made of fine, natural fibers. Marika Charles clothing has an explicit look characterized by their own dying method called Phly-Dye. Every product is dyed and painted using this process, allowing the designers to maintain a particular color.
Receiving her degree in jewelry design and sculpture from San Francisco State University, Melissa Joy Manning established her first collection in 1997. The jewelry is hand made in Berkeley, California at her officially certified green production facility. By using recycled products and elements that are sourced in an environmentally friendly way, Melissa aims to respect the natural beauty of the earth. Her unexpected and modern designs seek to challenge the conventional concept of jewelry. Melissa enjoys takings risks to create powerful pieces that emote joy and spirit.
Originally from Israel, Nili Lotan moved to New York in 1980 and gained experience in the industry by working for companies such as Ralph Lauren and Nautica. In 2003, she launched her own collection showcasing her design philosophy that a woman's appearance should exhibit personality and experience. Her simple and sophisticated designs allow a variation of styles that can be integrated to display personal attitude.
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Born in La Coruna, Spain, Olga Prieto relocated to Venezuela and then to Mexico where she eventually designed her first jewelry collection. Olga presents innovative designs that include exceptional details. Her pieces are mainly composed of brass accomadated by other materials such as wood and leather. Her progressive and original designs can now be found in various countries around the world.
A New York City native, Thomas Paul began as intern at DKNY and earned a degree in textile design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill concentrating in neckwear, Thomas created his own neckwear collection in the late 1990s. This sparked the idea of utilizing the silk printing mill for home accessories as well. Beginning with a pillow collection in 2001, the Thomas Paul line has developed to include lamp shades, stationery, and rugs all featuring his own distinct patterns.
Growing up in the Bay Area, Vivian Wang and Ingrid Chen first met as young girls and maintainted their friendship through adulthood. The designers both earned their undergraduate degrees at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1999 they set out to produce their own collection of women's luxuries that would inspire happiness through beautiful design. Viv & Ingrid jewelry is designed and made in California, and can be seen in various films, television shows, and fashion magazines.
The inception of Wendy Mink's jewelry design company was largely influenced by her extensive travels throughout South East Asia. During her time there she gained a great appreciation for the development and craftsmanship behind jewelry. Each piece is handmade in New York City, combining design aspects of the East with classic European style. All materials are of the highest quality including semi-precious stones, 22K gold vermeil, and sterling silver. Wendy's beautifully crafted jewelry has a wide spread appeal.
4 Love and Liberty is another division of the Johnny Was brand created by Christy Whitely. The collection evokes a romantic feel employing materials such as silk voile and silk chiffon. Embellished with lace and rhinestones, the clothingis styled for the woman who wants to feel sexy, fashionable, and trendy.
Founded in 2000, the AG brand has become a leader in the division of premium denim. The company continues to produce in the United States, developing qulaity denim jeans with a vintage semblance. The AG brand has aslo begun utilizing Ozone Technology, a system that washes the denim with reduced chemicals, energy, and water consumption. This process allows AG to go green while maintaing the production of jeans with a great feel and appearance.
Jillian Kaufman Grano started her career in fashion working for Paul Stuart and Perry Ellis, and in 1990 she and her husband founded Utility Canvas. With 25 years of experience in the industry, her collection features classicly styled clothes in lush, interesting fabrics. Influenced by a time when dresses were the only option for women, Jillian creates pieces that are comfortable and easy to wear.
Residing in Los Angeles, Danielle Welmond designs beautiful, romantic, hand-woven jewelry. The pieces are charactererized by the particular technique of "lace weaving" that Danielle has perfected. Composed of silk threads, specially selected gems, and fine gold and silver wire, Danielle's jewelry is is known for its enduring beauty.
Emily Rothschild has a background in art history and curatorial sutdies as well as a Master's degree in industrial design from RISD. Emily has found much success being featured in various museums and galleries and receiving many design awards. Striving to create innovative and generally humourous design solutions, her jewelry includes concepts such as winged pinky rings and flip-book pendant necklaces.
John W. Hulme and his brother made their start in the tent making business in contribution towards the effort for World War I. As the demand for canvas tents declined after World War II, the company began to design and manufacture canvas and leather bags for sporting hunters. Today J.W. Hulme Co. continues to manufacture its products in Minnesota, and the company has expanded from the original sporting and hunting bags to include leather travel bags and women's handbags. The skilled team of artisans craft each bag carefully with the best materials ensuring the highest quality products.
With a degree in metal sculpture and video art from the New York College of Art and Deisgn at Alred University, Jane Hollinger began working in the custom jewelry business and eventually started her own line. Jane works with a variety of different metals inlcuding brass, 14k and 18k gold, as well as sterling silver. Inspired by the special significance of jewelry, Jane creates pieces that are timeless yet still current.
Supermodel, actress, and activist, Liya Kedebe started Lemlem in 2007 in order to sustain the ancient weaving techniques of her native country, Ethiopia. The women's collection is handcrafted by the local weavers from natural cotton and imported Italian wool, creating beautifully hand woven scarves, tops, and ponchos. Lemlem, meaning "to bloom" in Amharic, is continuing to flourish while helping a declining economy and maintaining a traditional art form.
With much experience among Asian craftsmanship and artisans in India, Moyna Singh launched her own business in the United States dedicated to handcrafted fashion accessories. Her extensive knowledge of Asian techniques and materials, allows her to design one of a kind handbags, fashion accessories, and products for the home. Moyna New York products are exclusively embroidered and hand beaded in India giving each piece evident character.
Saami Crats creates handmade jewelry based on traditional practices and materials originating from the southern and central Saami regions. Each piece is handmade in northern Sweden exhibiting the historic customs and classic craftsmanship of the native people. Made of tanned reindeer leather, silver tin thread is embroidered onto the material, and reindeer horn is used to add buttons. The jewelry displays a novel adaptation of an ancient skill.
Steven Alan opened his first retail sotre in 1994 followed by the Steven Alan Showroom in 1996. He launched his first collection in 1999 composed of smart and casual essentials. Known for his signature Reverse Seam Shirt, Steven knowns how to reinterpret classic styles. The Steven Alan collection now reaches a global audience and has gathered a large following.
Founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, the Frye Company is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States. Deeply rooted in American history, the Frye Company is a symbol of World War II, and it's designs came to embody the style of the 1960s and 1970s. Maintaining its heritage and rustic, vintage feel, the Fye company produces high quality boots, shoes, and leather goods.
Designed by Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer, Velvet offers a modern approach to the basics. The designers have introduced a fresh take on a t-shirt collection, with flattering styles and soft, superior fabrics. The contemporary designs and quality of their products has allowed the company to enjoy an enormous amount of success.