Lafayette 148 was co-founded by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu, and Ida Siu. Quinn worked at
Donna Karan while the Siu duo were clothing
manufacturers in New York City. The company is named after its founding address in
Manhattan’s
SoHo neighborhood at 148 Lafayette Street. In August 2018, it moved its corporate headquarters to the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, while operating the concept store at its founding address. Deirdre Quinn is the CEO of the brand. As of July 2019, the company reported $200 million in revenue with the collection available in 400 stores in
North America and China and 24 full-line stores worldwide. In September 2019, the company launched a boutique at
Madison Avenue in New York City. In April 2020, Lafayette 148 collaborated with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the NY Economic Development Council (NYEDC) and defense supplier
Crye Precision to manufacture surgical gowns for New York's front line medical workers during the
coronavirus pandemic. In June 2020, Lafayette 148 launched AtelierDirect, a new division of the business providing private selling and styling services to its users in 25 markets in the US. In September 2020, the company introduced their footwear collection including all styles of shoes which are made in Spain with materials sourced from Italy. In late 2020, it opened new boutiques in Miami's
Bal Harbour Shops and New Jersey's
The Mall at Short Hills. ==Design ==