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Inspired by her daughter Gabby, Donna Karan created DKNY in 1989 as a lower-priced offshoot of her Collection line. She established herself as a pioneer in the world of fast-fashion secondary lines, which she has called the “pizza to Collection's caviar.” Like the original Donna Karan collection, DKNY was purchased in 1996 by LVMH, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.

Status
Established, Household Name
Clients
Kelly Ripa, Christina Ricci, Leighton Meester, Nicole Richie
Sibling Labels
Donna Karan
Other Product Lines
Eyewear, Fragrances, Home, Handbags, Jeans, Lingerie, Shoes, Sneakers, Underwear
Owned By
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.
Address
550 Seventh Ave.
New York, New York 10018
212-789-1500
Where To Buy
DKNY Soho, DKNY, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop
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  • DKNY

    Designed By
    Donna Karan, 1989 - Present
    Jane Chung, 1989 - Present
    Shows In
    New York
    Collection Types
    RTW, Menswear
    Similar Clientele
    Tibi, Emporio Armani
    Styles & Tags
    American, Casual, Commercial Success, Sporty, Urban

  • DKNY Jeans

    Designed By
    Donna Karan, 1990 - Present
    Jane Chung, 1990 - Present
    Collection Types
    Mass Market
    Styles & Tags
    American, Casual, Sporty, Urban

Designers

What's Been Said

  • “DKNY exemplifies New York. It's on the edge. Multicultural. . . and forever dressed in black.”
    —Donna Karan Newsday
A picture of DKNY Donna Karan and Jane Chung
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