Designers We Love
ABOUT ARIANNE
Timeless, classic with a modern interpretation. About Arianne was founded by the Barcelona-based team Ernest Vidal and Ariadna Guirado. It is a sustainable shoe brand for women and is 100% handmade in Spain. They manufacture every pair of shoes in Elche (Alicante) and work at their local studio in Poblenou, Barcelona. By following no trends and respecting local craftsmanship and the environment, they produce comfortable and nice shoes by using the best Spanish materials and leather. About Arianne is for the girl who is looking for a special and unique item but wants to keep it in her wardrobe forever.
AÉRYNE
Aéryne is a Swedish fashion brand with its creative studio located in Paris. The design is contemporary and edgy, inspired by the effortless simplicity of Scandinavian style and the confident individualism of Paris. Aéryne’s tagline is “Empowering Women Through Style” which refers to their characteristic pieces as well as their steady contribution to women’s charities.
ASTR THE LABEL
As an emerging lifestyle brand, the creative collective behind ASTR the Label uses their traveled eye for design to create effortless yet refined pieces that reflect the modern young woman. Drawing from international style and streetwear, the trend-inspired LA-based brand combines sophisticated detailing with evolved silhouettes for garments that are recognized for their quality and unique feminine edge. Since its establishment in 2012, ASTR the Label stands as a wearable interpretation of attainable style from mix-and-match separates to statement looks for all occasions.
AUGUST
AUGUST handbags are an essential compliment to a life in motion. Inspired by a journey around the world, they withstand the demanding elements of travel, yet are chic enough for everyday wear back home.
AUGUST handbags are proudly made in Los Angeles. In addition, they have partnered with Operation School Bell to provide a backpack for every bag we sell. Join them in the effort to combat homelessness, illiteracy, and crime for the children of Los Angeles.
BEC + BRIDGE
Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston, founders of the Australian label Bec + Bridge, sparked an exciting future in fashion into place when they met at design school. From approachable to trend-driven styles with sharp tailoring, Bec + Bridge is all about bold, confident, and contemporary. A strong design aesthetic underlies each collection and resonates with their signature style: contoured lined and sleek silhouettes. The look is the epitome of modern, sophisticated, and chic. Bec + Bridge is renowned for its innovative take on the party dress, as well as a refined collection of chic separates in fresh and vibrant color palettes. Turn up the volume in its jumpsuits and mini lengths that carry maximum impact.
Girls of today dress for themselves. So the growing and glowing success of Bec + Bridge should come as no surprise. A label founded on the friendship of two girls, who get girls and have their finger on the pulse - that makes sound style sense. And to that, all we can say is: ‘You go girls. All of you! Taylor Swift, Chanel Iman, fashion blogger Danielle Bernstein, and Saasha Burns are already fans, so who can argue with that?
BY FAR
This Bulgarian shoe brand was founded in 2015 by long-time friends Valentina, Sabina, and Denitsa. Now living on opposite sides of the world – London, and Sydney, respectively – they continue their mutual affinity and love for shoes. The brand’s name was derived from the names of the founders’ three little boys, who are, naturally, by far their greatest source of pride. Amidst their constant travels, the trio is impassioned by the potential of today’s Eastern European youth and their mutual quest for the perfect pair of shoes.
The brand was inspired by the success of many young Eastern European brands and through their own realization that there was a gap in the market for high-quality yet affordable fashion footwear. The design trio creates shoes for women like themselves, everything they would want to wear. Through a revisiting of classic styles combined with a mix of modern and vintage, BY FAR is a range of effortlessly cool and youthful styles all fusing elegance, impeccable style, and edge. Plus, each shoe is handmade in a small, family-owned factory using premium Italian materials only and lining for ultimate comfort and style. With a constant focus on comfort, the line presents a range of effortlessly cool, youthful styles that fuse elegance and edge into a cohesive contemporary aesthetic. One-third of the collection is now sustainable, made from deadstock leather rescued from luxury Italian factories. A breakout social media success, BY FAR, has earned a cult following among the fashion crowd, with a steady stream of influencers, actresses, and stylists trotting the globe in BY FAR’s suede mules, simple booties, and slingback sandals.
CAPULET
Founded in 2011 as a collaboration between partners Giuseppe Valentini, Chris Berdine, and Nik Apostolopoulos, Capulet is a brand for an ideal woman - she's distinct, multi-faceted, and always evolving. With roots in Southern California, Capulet loves combining vintage charm with runway newness. Capulet’s founders always bring their background in traditional menswear tailoring to each collection, ensuring Capulet dresses, skirts, and tops are complete with precise fits and thoughtful finishes. Capulet always offers exclusive prints, fresh colors, and unique trims for your everyday outfit rotation and statement-making occasion wear. Rest assured, each piece is designed in the heart of L.A.’s garment district and has been produced fairly and ethically.
CHIARA FERRAGANI
Founded by the same name style icon, Chiara Ferragni is a fashion yet pop shoe brand that appeared on the market in 2013. The brand is renowned for its iconic “Flirting” motif and it presents today's playful yet stylish collections that combine inspirational elements from travels, music, pop culture, and the contemporary art universe. Chiara Ferragni shoes are 100% Made in Italy and they are created with genuine leathers and handmade sewings in the south of Italy, which is well known to be one of the most important districts for shoe high craftsmanship and know-how.
CLEOBELLA
Globetrotting adventures often inspire creativity, and Angela O'Brien's muse was no different. After embarking from her California home to wander the world, Angela realized fashion design was her passion. Her line Cleobella offers precious and unique finds from foreign lands, which not only gives us these exclusive pieces but also supports the livelihood of foreign artisans and designers. Named after Angela's mother, the Cleobella woman is sophisticated, confident, and elegant, yet imaginative and youthful.
DEBY DEBO
Founded by Cedric and Deborah Allouche, France-based Deby Debo has grown immensely from its humble beginnings in 1996. The collection gives women core separates that pair seamlessly with women's existing wardrobe. The sophisticated collection, together with the boutiques, truly creates an original look. As the seasons go by, the collections are inspired by vintage and many trips abroad. Old fabrics and books, as well as thrift stores, are the main sources of inspiration.
DESTÉENE
The New Minimal - rings, necklaces, chokers, earrings and cuffs. The pieces can be stacked, mixed and matched, or worn as powerful statement pieces on their own. Destéene jewelry is a shining expression of the confident, adventurous woman of the world.
Designed to reflect both the power and the delicacy of the feminine aura, Destéene brings out the irresistible essence of a woman in full possession of her happiness and her effect on those around her. This passion is transmitted into expressively cut, precious stone designs made from high-quality 14-carat yellow gold, rose gold, and silver, offered at acc+lola +cruzessible prices. The result is an effortlessly vivid line of statement pieces that reveal our instincts and delight our imagination.
Destéene was founded by the best friend duo of Iryna Lysogor and Alexandra Vittekova. Both well-traveled, multi-lingual fashion models, Iryna and Alexandra drew inspiration from a variety of the leading creative minds of the fashion industry as well as their rich life experiences. Through honing in on the cultivated, worldly, and dashing qualities that made their lives so fascinating, Alexandra and Iryna were able to conceive this compelling new jewelry brand that would speak to many and inspire so many more.
dRA
When Diana Ra created her California-based line, dRA, she had plenty of experience to draw from. The former head designer of PJK Patterson J. Kincaid and SNT Workshop, dRA’s design aesthetic takes a casual, cool approach to trendy silhouettes, incorporating classic layers with irreverent novelty pieces. Since its debut in the Spring of 2012, dRA has appealed to the girl who likes to dress up without feeling overdressed
ENDLESS ROSE
Endless Rose is a Los Angeles-based contemporary womenswear brand. Since launching the label in 2012 they have designed unique pieces capturing a balance between sophisticated, feminine sensuality and bold, cool girl aesthetics.
The Endless Rose girl is a modern cosmopolitan woman with an eye for detail. She is confident with a cool, fun attitude and is all about mixing up styles and taking risks. She is sure to stand out in a crowd and turn heads.
The Endless Rose team draws inspiration from travels, art, culture, nature, and from our hometown- Los Angeles. They are always on the lookout for the next new thing, blending the latest runway trends and street-style fashion with classic pieces. Endless Rose is recognized for its intricate details, delicate, novelty fabrics and laces, and clever fabric and color combinations. The Endless Rose team continues to create modern silhouettes and luxe pieces with a street-savvy style.
FLYNN SKYE
Flynn Skye is made for the girl who is not afraid to take risks and lives with no limits. The girl who wakes up in the morning and doesn’t think twice about that dress she’s throwing on to grab a coffee or what she’ll be wearing to lead that business meeting later. Simply put Flynn Skye is made by powerful women for powerful women.
Designer Amber Farr derived the brand from her free-spirited, magical daughter Flynn, who lives life with little fear and a huge smile on her face. “She walks to her own beat and whistles to her own tune,” Amber says. Much like our customers.
Amber works hard to create pieces that make anyone feel good. A little sexy, a little edgy, and a lot of beach meets the city. Flynn Skye is designed in Venice and made in downtown Los Angeles. We truly care as much about the people who make the garments as the people who buy them. It is our goal to leave a positive influence on the fashion community.
FOR LOVE & LEMONS
Derived from the sun-soaked "Lemonade Stand Days", designers, owners, and BFFs Gillian Rose Kern and Laura Hall are the creative minds behind For Love & Lemons. With a unique eye for design, For Love & Lemons has created styles that are recognized instantly. They are consistently raising the bar with custom-made lace and engineered placement embroidery - For Love & Lemons designs stand out in the crowd. Now based in Los Angeles, everything is designed right here in the Arts District with the customers in mind.
HANSEN & GRETEL
Ainsley Hansen’s Hansen & Gretel is a brand made for happy times. In 2012 she started Hansen & Gretel, a streetwear label that confidently injects creative subculture into its seasonal offerings. Looking through the range is to know what youthful fashion followers are into, what they’re wearing, and what their latest image du jour entails. Hansen manages to tap into their niche without naffness.
Hansen & Gretel is inspired by the style classics and is produced with an innovative approach to design wearability. The brand’s strength originates in the creator’s talent for merging both traditional and modern - worlds of art and style, thus creating an affordable chic collection with a dash of avant-garde appeal.
HOUSE OF SUNNY
House of Sunny is more than ready-to-wear, it’s a crafted staple of the moment with a feeling that lasts. Designed for easy every day, each product is carefully crafted to become the perfect addition to elevate any wardrobe that can transition through the seasons. Quality is always foremost in thought whilst ensuring affordability is never sacrificed to achieve this. House of Sunny prides itself on producing small sustainable runs of collections, acting against fast fashion. Producing two seasonal collections a year sets the design team at a slower pace, allowing them time to research and then source sustainable fabrics and manufacturing methods. They are committed to creating quality garments, which last and can be worn season after season. As a brand, they are on a journey towards sustainability and are conscious of our environmental impact.
IMWIM
Timeless pieces selected by the IMWIM team. Every season, we will bring you affordable and essential products from the local while we travel around the world. Following our journey and we will surprise you!
JON JOSEF
Juan Jose, the designer of Jon Josef, believes that every woman should be able to embrace work, love, and play without sacrificing style. The shoes are made in Spain at very accessible price points. The goal is to create fashion-forward, contemporary, and flirty shoes of unmatched quality and comfort.
Juan Jose was born into a family that thrived during the paramount of the Spanish footwear industry embedded in their native region of Alicante. He came to America at 21 to play an integral role in his family’s company by marketing the family’s brand in the U.S. Juan fell in love with the country, the culture, and an American girl, Louisa, whom he met on the showroom floor when she was modeling shoes.
LACAUSA
LA-CA-USA: In Spanish, La Causa means “The Cause.” The cause is simple: we make quality garments with California ease, always under ethical conditions.
Founded in 2013, Lacausa is redefining basics, blending romantic silhouettes with a contemporary bohemian twist. Influenced by boundless landscapes, Lacausa offers effortless California chic without sacrificing the hand that feeds her. Fabrics are sourced and sewn with trusted partners and in our Los Angeles factory with the highest standards in mind. This means we’re crafting a product you can feel good in, both inside and out. The core collection of tried and true basics is offered in viscose chiffon, vintage and gauze jersey, and super soft slip fabrics. Each season we introduce fresh fabrics and interweave new textures, in cuts ever-evocative of California style and lust for leisure.
LACAUSA is comfort and style for the modern woman, irreverent and elegant, the consummate tastemaker. Free your inner tomboy, or find your wistful romantic, and feel like your best you.
LE SPECS
Since 1979, Le Specs has become renowned globally for its iconic, Euro-chic, and innovative sunglasses collections at an affordable price. Incorporating a core selection of the original silhouettes, the brand was reimagined and relaunched in 2006 by Australian-owned Sunshades Eyewear.
With a reputation as the ultimate summer accessory, Le Specs developed an international cult following and has become a true trendsetter in the global fashion market, spotted on celebrities including Olivia Palermo, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, Rihanna, Beyoncé and so on.
LINE & DOT
Line & Dot is headquartered in California. They believe that most things in life start with a line and end with a dot. She is driven, adventurous, and not afraid to think or dress outside the box. She embodies effortless style and is always on point, playing into the perfect mix of vintage and modern design. The brand's vision has become synonymous with its wearer, classic yet eclectic silhouettes that encourage women to express their individuality through the collection of timeless, well-conceived dresses, jumpsuits, and separates.
LOLA CRUZ
Maria Jesus Gozalvo inherited his father’s passion for the world of shoes and his legacy of creating a brand that was recognized for timeless design and expert craftsmanship. Lola Cruz is committed to trendy design Made in Spain. Lola Cruz is devoted to creating high-quality, fashion-forward footwear for the modern, independent, and sophisticated woman.
LOVESHACKFANCY
Former Cosmopolitan fashion editor Rebecca Hessel Cohen launched her imaginative label LoveShackFancy in NYC summer of 2013 with the simple dream of designing the perfect, laid-back bridesmaid dress. Hessel’s original hand-dyed and printed silk dresses have since expanded into a wider collection of halter gowns, day-to-night dresses, and separates. As the brand continues to grow, LoveShackFancy dresses stay true to Hessel’s vision of “dancing barefoot in the garden under the moonlit summer night."
LOVERS + FRIENDS
Inspired by the chic, flirty Los Angeles lifestyle, Lovers + Friends apparel is made for the girl with an eye for laid-back fashion. Offering the perfect balance of day-to-night pieces in bold, sexy silhouettes, Lovers + Friends dresses and tops manage a delightful blend of trend-focused ideas and unique execution. The label gives every new season a fresh eye and distinctive aesthetic, bringing ease to forward fashion and giving Lovers + Friends clothing the edge on effortless style.
MAJORELLE
Taking its name and signature color from Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, boho-loving label Majorelle takes its cue from the 70s. Get serious throwback vibes in its jumpsuits, blouses, and maxi dresses.
MCGUIRE
Infusing a contemporary NYC edge into each made-in-LA pair, McGuire updates classic fits with the lifestyle and aesthetic of the modern woman in mind. Each pair is crafted from soft, functional fabric and each silhouette boasts a range of washes to perfectly suit every season or mood.
NIA
NIA is a new and upcoming fashion brand that is known for its cozy fashion basics and essentials. Think elevated loungewear with a cool-girl edge. Plush sweater joggers and cropped raglan sweaters are perfect days when you’re staying in but also looking good while you lounge in the comfort of your own home.
Designed thoughtfully with the NIA girl in mind — she’s modern, sexy, and cool. She’s feminine, she’s a tomboy. She’s on the go and always effortless. She is dynamic and sets herself apart from the masses. There’s a new girl in town and her name is NIA.
SAYLOR
During a week-long Los Angeles getaway, New York designer Jillian Shatken became energized by the city’s nouveau bohemian aesthetic, breezy attitude, and revitalized creative culture, which included a burgeoning circle of female-led emerging clothing brands. After returning home, Shatken created SAYLOR, a Manhattan-based contemporary label that marries California effortlessness with a distinct sense of downtown cool. Jillian was saving SAYLOR for her future daughter but instead gave the moniker to her label, which she considers her true firstborn.
Made from expertly sourced fabrics, SAYLOR’s separates and dresses are characterized by modern-feminine silhouettes, throw-on ease, and impeccable fit. They’re the playful, wear-anywhere pieces you consistently reach for—the ones you slip on to hunt for treasures at the Rosebowl flea market in L.A., for a brunch-bound bike ride across the Brooklyn Bridge, and everything in between.
SERPUI MARIE
Inspired by the tropical Brazilian gardens of her childhood, Serpui Marie's handcrafted handbags are produced close to home in Sao Paulo. Marie effortlessly blends natural elements with high style to create a unique sophistication. Serpui Marie's straw clutches or whimsical basket-weave cross-bodies, and delightfully unexpected details are what make Serpui Marie's handbags and pouches so special. The bold colors and textures of Serpui Marie's handbags are especially popular in Japan and have been spotted by celebrities like Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, and Selma Hayek.
Significant Other
Significant Other is a stylish ‘beach to bar’ brand for the modern woman. Natural fibers and relaxed, flattering silhouettes are the benchmarks of this fresh Australian label. Driven by a need for well-priced and carefully crafted clothing in the market. Significant Other was born in the design offices of a prominent Australian Label, Acler. Acler designers Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto, form the creative team that is Significant Other.
SIR THE LABEL
SIR is a contemporary women’s wear label that delivers a collection of minimal and simplistic wardrobe essentials and feminine silhouettes. SIR represents separates, intimates, and ready-to-wear styles that are confident, distinctive, and versatile. The collections draw inspiration from musings past and present to create fashions that reflect the now, but are forever wearable.
SOLID & STRIPED
Conceived in the Hamptons beach town of Water Mill, New York, and launched in New York City in November 2012, Solid & Striped is a swimwear and resort line that blends innovative technology with immaculate design. Their mission is to design and produce a timeless collection of après-swim beachwear and loungewear that is made with the highest quality European and Japanese fabrics available. Utilizing quick-dry fabrics from France and Spain, every yard undergoes a fade-preventing process to prevent sun, saltwater, and chlorine damage. Each item is defined by an elegant simplicity that makes each piece essential to the wardrobe. From breezy cover-ups to one-pieces and bikinis, Solid & Striped swimwear is adored by celebrities and tastemakers worldwide.
STYLESTALKER
Established in 2007 out of a natural instinct and an innate desire to combine art, design, and relevant culture STYLESTALKER has expanded to include a lust worthy collection of separates, dresses, outerwear and delicates. Led by creative director Sue-Ann San the brand reflects an international aesthetic with the mission to support creativity, inspire and empower.
TACH CLOTHING
Tach clothing is both simple and complex, with a strong timeless appeal
They take inspiration from the delicacy of vintage clothing and look to make it fresh again.
Every piece is carefully thought out and locally made in Uruguay, in a fair trade environment.
THE VETIVER COLLECTION
The Vetiver Collection was born on the beach, raised in the city, and is always a little bit rock and roll. It represents a timeless voice amidst expendable offerings. Versatile garments are open to reinterpretation, with each piece limited only by the imagination of the wearer. This is a collection that is not bound by the confines of age and season, but one that is worn today, loved tomorrow and held forever.
The Vetiver Collection’s Creative Director draws on inspiration from a childhood raised between the shores of Australia and America. Later the allure of the city drew her to New York where she established her 20-year career in the Fashion Industry. Now home in Southern California, she created Vetiver to meet the needs of a well-traveled woman looking for a timeless and versatile wardrobe.
THIRD FORM
Third Form is an Australian contemporary womenswear label founded by Merryn Kelly in 2014, that offers a feminine, refined edge look for the busy urban lifestyle. Third Form is designed for the modern jet-setting ambitious woman. Independent, strong, yet modest. The fashion girl with a busy job, or the creative with places to go and people to see. Off-duty can now be your on-duty.
Inspired by successful women who travel and work in the big cities of the world, Third Form offers minimalist-inspired designs with considered urban detailing and cuts that elevate the female form. Blurring the lines between night and day as well as work and play, there are styles available for any occasion, open to the wearer's creativity. Third Form's aesthetic is recognized for creating unique textures and signature structures. Challenging the modern wardrobe, ease and versatility are achieved through fabric selection and technical shapes. Whilst structures, cut and considered use of hardware, add strength and appeal. All while keeping it deeply feminine and it-girl cool.
Since its inception, Third Form has been worn by IT girls - Margaret Zhang, FIGTNY, Nadia Fairfax, and Vanessa Hong. Labeled ‘cult following’ by VOGUE Australia and a ‘New Face of Australian Fashion’ by Forbes.com.
