Lafayette 148

Lafayette 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] with Emily Smith as the Creative Director[8][9] and Liz Fraser as the President.

As of July 2019, the company reported $200 million in revenue[10] with the collection available in 400 stores in North America and China.[11][12] In September 2019, the company launched a boutique at Madison Avenue in New York City.[13]

In April 2020, Lafayette 148 collaborated with defense supplier, Crye Precision, to manufacture surgical gowns for New York's front line medical workers as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.[14]

Lafayette 148 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.[12][15][2][6] Professional suiting, elevated essentials, leather and cashmere are all mainstays of the Lafayette 148 collection.[16][17] Their products have been worn by Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama,[18] Helen Mirren,[19] Melissa McCarthy,[20] Glenn Close, and Oprah Winfrey.[21]

Lafayette 148 philanthropic venture is the School of Dreams, a non-profit elementary school founded in China in 2007.[18][22][23]

• Official website