Happy Pride Month from Showroom! We're shining the spotlight on our beloved LGBTQ+ owned brands, from Christopher Kane, Derek Lam, Jonathan Cohen and many more.
Christopher Kane is the London label challenging fashion ideologies and notions of beauty since 2006. Each season is diverse yet distinctly Christopher Kane with sensuality, creativity, and wit ever-present. Upending expectations of luxury with playful irreverence, the label is the benchmark for those who dress to please themselves.
In June of 2011, Derek Lam created Derek Lam 10 Crosby: an advanced contemporary line. Unique to Derek Lam 10 Crosby is its intelligent sense of style combined with surprising twists that make the collection look and feel special. Derek Lam 10 Crosby is a collection of modern silhouettes and touches of feminine appeal, while also embracing the relaxed sensibility of a contemporary lifestyle.
Jonathan Cohen is a women's ready-to-wear brand based in New York City. Floral prints took on a new dimension for Spring 2022 inspired by the film What Dreams May Come and its impressionistic, abstract depiction of otherworldly gardens. With sustainability weaving through all elements, the Jonathan Cohen woman values quality over quantity, the craftsmanship that goes into creating her garments, and when she spends money on a piece, she wants to make sure when she puts it on, she feels both unique and special.
Jameel Mohammed founded Khiry in 2016 and has quickly gained recognition by the CFDA as an Elaine Gold Launch Pad finalist, recognized by Vogue as a designer to know in 2020 most recently the winner of the ICON 360 Award by the Common Thread x Vogue initiative. Khiry jewelry is an accessories go-to for celebs Halle Barry, Serena Williams, Michelle Obama and more. Khiry was founded to channel the beauty, art, heritage and culture of the African diaspora into modern, luxurious vermeil jewelry.
After graduating from New York’s Pratt Institute, Matthew Bruch went on to design for several lifestyle brands. Recognizing the desire in the market for intelligent, sophisticated resort wear, Matthew Bruch launched his namesake brand for Spring/Summer 2020. The collection is comprised of easy-to-wear vacation staples that can easily translate to be worn in the city. Made from Italian and French fabrications, the collection is designed and produced in New York.
No Label Candle Company is a high fragrant soy candle company based in Charlotte, NC. No Label Candle Company offers custom-blended scents for everyone. Why No Label? They believe labels are for candles NOT people.
Rupert Sanderson founded his eponymous company after returning from working in Italy in 2001. His design philosophy is simply 'less is more'. Avoiding augmentation and over-dressing the foot, he concentrates on perfecting the line, volume, and material to flatter and lengthen the leg, making women feel sexier. His inspiration comes from the materials themselves: from the curve and silhouettes of the woman's foot to the quality and finish of the best leather and fabrics. Rupert Sanderson has a London store located in Mayfair and his shoes are available in over 200 department and specialty stores in fashion capitals around the world.
Haitian-American designer Victor Glemaud launched his eponymous leisurewear collection of statement knitwear, designed for all people, genders, races, sizes, and personalities, marrying comfort and style, in 2006. Victor Glemaud was a finalist in the 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and honored for his achievements by the Ambassador of Haiti to the United States. Raised in Queens, New York, Victor began his career as a design assistant to Patrick Robinson while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. After working as a publicist at KCD, he returned to design in 2005, first as Womenswear Design Advisor and later as Studio Director at Paco Rabanne, followed by Style Director at Tommy Hilfiger. A true champion for every woman, we are excited to bring his knitwear to SHOWROOM.
