With a degree in fine arts from The Rhode Island School of Design and a degree from l' École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne in Paris, Nicole Miller combines her art training with couture technique. This, along with her French heritage, has given her a unique style and vision. Her irreverent style of clothing has been worn by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Joss Stone, Jennifer Aniston, Beyoncé, Blake Lively and Eva Longoria among others.
Philanthropically minded, Nicole supports primarily environmental causes such as Waterkeeper and Rocky Mountain Institute as well as many children's charities. When not designing, Nicole is an avid skier, wake-boarder, traveller, and foodie. She lives with her husband Kim and their son Palmer in New York City, spending weekends in Sag Harbor.
In 2008, FIFTEEN TWENTY launched its first collection in Los Angeles. Since then, it has developed a reputation for easy luxury and playful femininity. Each season offers a slightly new aesthetic – always beautiful, with a bit of edge.
Inspired by today’s girl-on-the-go, FIFTEEN TWENTY balances its playful vibe with street-smart sensibility. Attention to detail is key. Each piece of material is carefully selected from the finest fabric mills around the world. Most of the collection is cut and sewn by hand in downtown Los Angeles. Every style is hand-crafted to look distinctly special, yet always easy to wear.
Effortless luxury. FIFTEEN TWENTY.
SEN collection made its debut in February of 2012. The collection, which was well received by both buyers and press, resulted in SEN being acquired by top boutiques across the country as well as many international accounts. This Miami based brand offers core basics with a modern sensibility and style. SEN can be implemented into your existing wardrobe with ease and can be worn from season to season. The SEN woman is modern, strong and diverse. She believes in wearing black in the summer, mixing high and low fashion and understanding that true styles comes from within.
LAMARQUE was launched in 2013 from the innovative mind of fashion designer Ifigenia Papadimitriou supported by a design and executive team with decades of experience in the fashion industry. LAMARQUE'S foundation and heritage is leather, but its vision and its design reach extends far beyond just leather jackets. The Montreal-based contemporary brand features an extraordinary range of leading-edge leather jackets and sportswear, knits, silk, lace as well as down-filled puffers and wool outerwear. Each season, LAMARQUE'S collection is a testament to the astonishing breadth of Ifigenia's relentlessly curious design imagination.
The object of cultish adoration, ecru has been universally hailed as makers of the world's best fitting pants by retailers and consumers nationwide. ecru started with one style ...The "beck trouser" in our exclusive double stretch fabric. Once women tried these clean, modern and sexy pants on; they were hooked and ecru quickly developed a loyal following.
Perfectionism
Now available in more than 600 fine specialty stores across North America,ecru's line of sophisticated pants, tops, jackets, leathers and suede items allow our discerning customer to move effortlessly from the office to dinner, to the weekend, to a party, to vacation. These women place a premium on fabric, quality, fit and original styling that ecru consistently delivers.
ecru's legendary perfectionism, meticulous attention to detail and staunch adherence to its product vision separates us from the pack with one top retailer referring to ecru as "the only game in town" when it comes to contemporary sportswear.
Using a blend of gothic & edgy designs that feature symbols of protection and good fortune, designer Cheryl “Finn” Finnegan created Virgins Saints & Angels. She designs unique statement pieces that are both spiritual and fashion-forward. VSA is produced completely by hand by skilled artisans in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Each bead is hand strung, each medallion is hand painted & each crystal is handset.
About the designer Cheryl “Finn” Finnegan
In 2000, after a 14-year career in marketing, Finn moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she was inspired by the art and magic of the colonial town.
Her business started as an obsession with the Virgin of Guadalupe and Mexican folklore, which she translated into a keychain, then a necklace – and soon, John Galliano wore a VSA belt buckle on his Paris runway!
In 2008, Cheryl Finnegan was acknowledged for her achievement in design with her induction into the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
In 2000 , after a 14-year career in marketing, Finn moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she was inspired by the art and magic of the colonial town.
Her business started as an obsession with the Virgin of Guadalupe and Mexican folklore, which she translated into a keychain, then a necklace – and soon, John Galliano wore a VSA belt buckle on his Paris runway!
In 2008, Cheryl Finnegan was acknowledged for her achievement in design with her induction into the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Maven West is a women’s contemporary label focused on creating casual luxury silhouettes with a feminine and minimalist aesthetic. Standing behind innovative and exclusive fabrications that are soft to the touch and versatile in design, maven west creates easy going pieces that can be worn season to season. Inspired by its southern California origins, Maven West embodies effortless and staple pieces designed to have easy care and easy wear. Focused on developing novelty textiles and garment dyed specialty finishes produced in the heart of Los Angeles, CA Maven West creates a modern femme Californian cool charm.
CHARLI has been developed around a core of signature Supersoft Jersey essentials and easy- luxe separates. The day-to-night contemporary feel reflects the energy of the city Charli was born, London.
Spring/Summer 2016 collection is formed around a relaxed expression with uncomplicated sensibility. Washed Silk/Linen contrasts against transparent drapey heathered modal, building looks based on layering differing textures.
The soft neutral palette is built around Carbon and Bone-White with highlights of Coral, Lemon and Sky Blue adding depth. The seasons printed jersey styles are inspired by Shibori dyeing techniques and abstract minimalist brushstroke ombré
Cropped easy trousers with tailoring accents in washed woven fabrics pair with oversize silk shirting to create a laid-back city- chic reflecting the mood of the season. Core Sandwashed Crêpe de Chine and lightweight 100% Cashmere sweaters play between loose and slim, drape and structure; form the foundation of the Charli ‘total look’ aesthetic.
Marie Oliver, a women’s lifestyle brand, is created to curate wardrobes filled with timeless, modern, and charming pieces that are, at once, elegant and easy. Subscribing to the belief that one can never be overdressed, Marie Oliver is designed to channel a confident sensibility from day to night.
Color, pattern, and silhouette fuse to create the celebration that is Marie Oliver. Marie Oliver’s evolving collections are conceived in a tandem effort between our North Carolina design studio and our talented team in New York City. Inspired by a lifestyle of all things style: travel, art and fashion, Marie Oliver is recognized for their slightly unexpected silhouettes and custom prints that lend true artwork to fine silks. With a great emphasis on fit and flattery, Marie Oliver is artfully tailored for today's modern woman.
For more than a decade, Red Haute has offered locally made clothing with effortless styling for the contemporary woman. With a blend of sophistication and simplicity, our goal is to provide women with fashionable yet flattering clothes that can be worn with confidence. Using soft and luxurious natural fibers such as modal, silk, and viscose, Red Haute delivers an endless array of chic styles that transition seamlessly from day to evening. With a fit that makes women feel sexy and self-assured in any setting. Our clothing blends comfort and fashion for results that stand out from the crowd. Our butter soft fabrics and unwavering attention to detail gives Red Haute pieces a look that is rich and versatile, designed to suit the many needs of the modern woman.
Based in New York City, Central Park West creates new, fresh, and inspired designs for the edgy, trend conscious girl. By taking luxurious fabrics such as silk and cashmere and integrating design details such as sheer panels and peek-a-boo shirttail hems, Central Park West makes sure you stand out in a crowd no matter what side of town you're on.
