California-based brand known for its bohemian spirit and vintage-inspired designs with signature prints and intricate embroidery.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1987 by self-taught artist and designer Eli Levite, Johnny Was captures the quintessential California bohemian lifestyle. The Los Angeles-based brand is distinguished by its free-spirited, cross-cultural aesthetic, blending vintage inspiration with a modern sensibility. At the core of the brand’s identity are its intricate, artisan-inspired embroidery and signature prints, which adorn flowing silhouettes crafted from fabrics like silk and rayon.