Founded in 1870 in Paris by Joseph Breitman, a furrier to the Russian aristocracy, J. Mendel is one of the rare luxury brands to remain family-owned. Today, the fifth-generation Gilles Mendel acts as CEO and head designer, and the label is now based in New York. In addition to fur, the brand now encompasses a full women’s ready-to-wear line, which originated practically by accident; to detract PETA protesters from staking out his first flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in the mid-nineties, Mendel created simple sheaths to display in the store windows at night. Collections now run the spectrum from luscious chiffon dresses and sleek canvas trenches to tweed suiting and red-carpet gowns.

Status

Established

Clients

Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, Ivanka Trump, Dr. Lisa Airan

Other Product Lines

Handbags

Collaborations

Kara Ross (2007)

Owned By

Gilles Mendel

Address

463 Seventh Ave.
New York, New York 10018
212-967-6260

Where To Buy

J. Mendel, Bergdorf Goodman

Related Websites

• J. Mendel (Official)
• Style.com: J. Mendel (Media)
• CFDA: J. Mendel (Other)