American heritage brand known for its accessible, mix-and-match tailored separates and classic everyday apparel.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
affordable
Founded in 1976 in New York City by designer Liz Claiborne, Arthur Ortenberg, Leonard Boxer, and Jerome Chazen, the eponymous label revolutionized the American sportswear market. Claiborne, a former sketcher and model who recognized a gap in the market for working women, built the brand on the concept of stylish, mix-and-match tailored separates. This approach provided career women with versatile, accessible wardrobes that bridged the gap between formal suits and casual wear.