Donna Karan's luxury lifestyle brand known for its globally inspired, artisanal pieces and philanthropic mission.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 2007 by iconic American designer Donna Karan, Urban Zen is a luxury lifestyle brand and a philosophy of living. Born from Karan's desire to find calm in the chaos of modern life, the New York-based brand extends beyond fashion to include furniture, home décor, and beauty products. The aesthetic is defined by timeless, seasonless clothing with a relaxed, yet elegant silhouette, often in a palette of monochrome shades. Core to the brand's identity is its deep connection to global artisans; Karan travels the world to source handcrafted treasures from communities in Haiti, Bali, and Africa, among others. This practice not only informs the soulful, unique quality of the products but is also intrinsically linked to the brand's philanthropic purpose.
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$1,752.00$4,554.00
$750.00$1,989.00
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$1,623.00$4,860.00
$475.00$1,742.00
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A recent Q&A with Donna Karan where she discusses the founding of Urban Zen, its philanthropic DNA, her creative process, and the brand's focus on preserving the culture and artistry of global artisans.
An in-depth interview with Donna Karan about her career journey, the transition to Urban Zen, and the brand's mission of "conscious consumerism," including key collaborations in Haiti with the Clinton Global Initiative and Parsons.
Donna Karan explains the philosophy of Urban Zen as a lifestyle brand with a "conscious consumerism" ethos, detailing how the brand's stores and products support its philanthropic foundation and artisan partners.
This article covers the brand's "conscious consumerism" model through its holiday marketplace and highlights the creative direction, contrasting Urban Zen's timeless, seasonless apparel with Karan's previous work.
This interview explores the core philosophy behind Urban Zen, focusing on Donna Karan's personal journey and her desire to "find the calm in the chaos," which became the foundational principle for the brand.