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Badgley Mischka Platinum
In the frenetic, often tumultuous fashion industry, Mark Badgley and James Mischka are a rare breed. Hailed by Vogue as among the "Top 10 American Designers" and the darlings of the young Hollywood set, this design team has made their mark with the most glamorous, stylish, and wearable evening wear to come along in years.
Since Mark and James joined forces in 1988, Badgley Mischka has captivated the fashion press and prominent retailers with their sophisticated style that caters to a younger, more modern couture customer, while not forsaking women of any age. They have remained true to this design philosophy, and the consistent integrity of their collections has pushed them to the forefront of fashion. Their timeless designs appeal to a range of women, including celebrities like Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ashley Judd.
"Our style harks back to the glamorous Hollywood of the Forties," say the designers. The Badgley Mischka signature style is simple, streamlined, and thoroughly elegant. Their designs are constructed of the finest fabrics and superior craftsmanship. Always, there is an element of interest, either in the silhouette or in the luxurious detail.
"One zip and you're glamorous!" say the designers. "We like to keep things simple. It's fabulous if you can spend hours getting ready, but a woman should also be able to bring a dress to work and change there for an evening out."
There is a unique synergy between the talented duo, who met while studying at Parsons School of Design in New York. They share a similar aesthetic about clothes and the way people dress. Both men spent time designing for leading names — Badgley for Donna Karan, and Mischka for the men's collection of WilliWear WilliSmith — before starting their own line.
In 1993, after a quick rise to fashion fame, Badgley Mischka began to expand into new areas, first with a collection of embellished evening bags that hit the runway and then the stores in 1998, and then with Badgley Mischka Shoes, which launched in Spring 2000.
The Badgley Mischka label continues to flourish as a lifestyle brand, with fashion lines in couture, eveningwear, bridal clothing, sportwear, and accessories. They have earned well-deserved attention on the covers of Vogue and Women's Wear Daily; a veritable sweep of the Academy Awards and Emmys; and dressing the First Daughters, Barbara and Jenna Bush, for the Inaugural Ball.
Today, Badgley Mischka is sold in the most prestigious stores in the world, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue — and, of course, Saratoga Trunk. |
 
 
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