LAFAYETTE 148

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A female-led company for women is Lafayette 148, the New York-based brand founded in 1996. In the brand's mindset, fabrics come first and Lafayette 148 relies on high quality suppliers, producing everything in China. From Italy suppliers come cashmere, printed silks, cotton and wool ,while from Spain suppliers come the shearling. The double face coats are the brand mark and the final seams for each piece are sewn handmade from artisans. Lafayette 148 is against any waste and it is committed to use energy-saving technologies, from bright, open-work spaces that minimize the need for artificial cooling to solar power and rainwater recycling for their near and far headquarters. The brand partners with local non-profits to give surplus fabric a second life. It collaborates with Custom Collaborative, a Harlem-based non-profit that empowers minority women from underprivileged backgrounds, hosting student tours and lead mentorship sessions around sustainable design. The Lafayette 148 is also committed in volunteer opportunities, helping out the New York Care association, from mentoring to serving meals and revitalizing the NYC’s green spaces.