Alice + Olivia was founded by former Penn classmates Stacey Bendet and Rebecca Matchett in 2002. (The line is named after the first names of the pair’s mothers.) The socially well-connected duo showed Bendet’s first designs to a crowd of fashion-industry insiders and celebrities at the Russian Tea Room that year, a “just pants” collection introducing the label’s signature low-rise, slim-fitting “Staceypants” in bright colors and funky patterns. Bendet split from Matchett and picked up Theory founder Andrew Rosen as chief financial partner in 2003. The label, which now encompasses RTW, childrenswear, and yogawear, is currently sold in more than 800 stores worldwide, as well as stand-alone boutiques in New York, Southampton, Los Angeles, Malibu, and Los Vegas.

Status

Newcomer

Clients

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Fergie, Emma Roberts, Mena Suvari

Other Product Lines

Home, Handbags, Shoes, Yoga

Collaborations

Alice + Olivia for Payless, women's shoe collection (Spring 2008 to Present)

Owned By

Stacey Bendet, Andrew Rosen

Address

80 W. 40th St., ninth fl.
New York, New York 10018
212-840-1155

Where To Buy

Alice + Olivia, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Scoop

Related Websites

• Alice + Olivia (Official)
• Facebook: Alice + Olivia (Other)
• Wikipedia: Alice + Olivia (Other)