New York-based house known for its signature use of lace and embroidery to balance romantic, vintage-inspired design with a modern, boyish ease.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in 2007 by childhood friends Sean Monahan and Monica Paolini, Sea is a New York-based brand born from a blend of two distinct aesthetics. Paolini, a former design director for Betsey Johnson, brings an eye for vintage-inspired, romantic details, while Monahan contributes a clean, modern sensibility. This duality results in collections that are both effortless and optimistic, pairing classic silhouettes with signature lace, intricate embroidery, textural knits, and technical fabrics. The brand’s identity is rooted in a quiet and inviting elegance, creating pieces that feel at once romantic and boyish.