Lafayette 148 is an American fashion house located in New York City.[1] Originally launched in 1996 by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu and Ida Siu, the brand produces women's clothing, footwear and accessories. It is a privately owned company.
| Industry | Fashion clothing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu and Ida Siu |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | www |
History
editLafayette 148 was co-founded by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu, and Ida Siu.[2][3] Quinn worked at Donna Karan while the Siu duo were clothing manufacturers in New York City.[4] The company is named after its founding address in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood at 148 Lafayette Street.[2]
In 2003, Lafayette 148 opened a design studio and production facility in Shantou, China.[2][3][5] In August 2018, it moved its corporate headquarters to the Brooklyn Navy Yard,[3][6] while operating the concept store at its founding address. Deirdre Quinn is the CEO of the brand.[7]
As of July 2019, the company reported $200 million in revenue[8] with the collection available in 400 stores in North America and China and 24 full-line stores worldwide.[9][10]>[11] In September 2019, the company launched a boutique at Madison Avenue in New York City.[12]
In April 2020, Lafayette 148 collaborated with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the NY Economic Development Council (NYEDC) and defense supplier Crye Precision to manufacture surgical gowns for New York's front line medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic.[13][14] In June 2020, Lafayette 148 launched AtelierDirect, a new division of the business providing private selling and styling services to its users in 25 markets in the US.[15][16] In September 2020, the company introduced their footwear collection including all styles of shoes which are made in Spain with materials sourced from Italy.[17] In late 2020, it opened new boutiques in Miami's Bal Harbour Shops and New Jersey's The Mall at Short Hills.[18]
Design
editCreative Director Emily Smith is the head of design at Lafayette 148.[19] The company is known for fine craftsmanship and clean-lined professional wear and sportswear with a modern, New York sensibility and made from high-quality European fabrics.[10][20][2][6] Professional suiting, elevated essentials, leather and cashmere are all mainstays of the Lafayette 148 collection.[21][22] Their products have been worn by Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama,[23] Helen Mirren,[24] Melissa McCarthy,[25] Glenn Close, Oprah Winfrey[26] and Kamala Harris.[27]
Corporate citizenship
editLafayette 148 philanthropic venture is the School of Dreams, a non-profit elementary school founded in China in 2007.[23][28][29] As part of the company's second annual UnordinaryWomen initiative in 2020, Lafayette 148 honored changemaking women in support of Girl Rising, a non-profit organization for girls.[30]
References
edit- ^ King, Kate (January 29, 2020). "Brooklyn Isn't Just for Startups". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d Wilson, Eric (September 18, 2013). "Lafayette 148 is growing up". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Wieczner, Jen (October 3, 2018). "A 'Made in China' Retailer That Makes Clothes Like Milan". Fortune. Fortune Media IP Limited. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Chao, Eveline (January 7, 2014). "A Makeover for Chinatown's Garment Industry". Open City Magazine. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Curan, Catherine (December 1, 2005). "Case Study: A Quota on Profit". Inc. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ a b Moin, David (November 20, 2017). "For Brooklyn-Bound Lafayette 148 NY, Relocating Means Innovating". WWD.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Adrianne (June 23, 2014). "Garmento Lafayette 148 aims for China". Crains NY Business.
- ^ "Lafayette 148's Deirdre Quinn: 'Having stores gives us confidence'". Glossy. Digiday Media. June 26, 2019.
- ^ Madden, Normandy (January 25, 2013). "Lafayette 148 NY builds on heritage in China launch". Ad Age.
- ^ a b Sandle, Tim (September 16, 2017). "Fashion brand Lafayette 148 New York goes digital". Digital Journal.
- ^ Lacombe, Gabriella (November 18, 2020). "Lafayette 148 opens new boutiques at Bal Harbour and Short Hills". FashionNetwork.com.
- ^ Aktar, Alev. "Downtown label Lafayette 148 gets glam new digs — uptown". New York Post. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ Sheehan, Kevin; Marsh, Julia (2020-04-06). "Fashion company partners with body armor manufacturer to make surgical gowns". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ "More PPE Supplies Being Made In NYC To Help Fight COVID-19". NBC New York. April 15, 2020.
- ^ Fraser, Kristopher (26 June 2020). "Lafayette 148 Launches AtelierDirect". FashionUnited.
- ^ Lockwood, Lisa (24 June 2020). "Lafayette 148 New York Unveils AtelierDirect". Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Johns, Nikara (11 February 2020). "Luxury Women's Label Lafayette 148 Is Launching Shoes & They're Made With Wide-Widths in Mind". Footwear News.
- ^ Lockwood, Lisa (9 November 2020). "Lafayette 148 Ramps Up Retail Growth". WWD.
- ^ "Lafayette 148 RTW Spring 2019". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Created in 1996, Lafayette 148 is a global women's fashion brand known for sophisticated, clean-lined designs and a modern sensibility inspired by the dynamism of New York City". Business of Fashion.
- ^ "Sensible Chic". Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Moin, David. "For Brooklyn-Bound Lafayette 148 NY, Relocating means Innovating". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ a b Reed, Sam (April 28, 2017). "Michelle Obama Returns to the Public Eye in a Dress that Sends a Message". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Helen Mirren Evening Coat". Style Bistro.
- ^ Barsamian, Edward (October 15, 2018). "Coat Season Is Here and Melissa McCarthy Is On Top of It". Vogue.
- ^ Simon, Samantha (February 15, 2018). "Oprah Winfrey Says These Jeans Make Her "Look and Feel One Size Smaller"". InStyle.
- ^ Wasilak, Sarah (20 October 2020). "Kamala Harris Dancing in the Rain in Converse Is the Video We All Need Right Now". Popsugar.
- ^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (September 15, 2016). "Lafayette 148's Education Initiative". WWD.
- ^ "Fashion and Philanthropy at Lafayette 148". FWA.
- ^ Vickery, Morgan (May 6, 2020). "Unordinary Women". Flaunt Magazine.