Ralph & Russo
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| Privately held | |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2007, London, United Kingdom |
| Founder | Tamara Ralph & Michael Russo |
| Headquarters | London |
Key people |
Tamara Ralph, Creative Director Michael Russo, CEO |
| Products | |
Number of employees | 200 |
| Website | www.ralphandrusso.com |
Ralph & Russo is a British luxury goods company and haute couture fashion house. It became the first British brand to be elected in almost 100 years by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture to show its collection on the official schedule at Paris Haute Couture Week.[1] The Chambre Syndicale’s former president, Didier Grumbach was quoted as saying “We expect savoir faire, which is being lost, and they Ralph & Russo have it”.[2]
The house was founded in 2007 by duo Tamara Ralph (Creative Director) and Michael Russo (CEO).[3]
In 2013, Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo were jointly listed at #39 Marissa Mayer and Mark Zuckerberg on Fortune magazine's 40 under 40.[4]
The privately held company is controlled and run by Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo. It does not have a publicly verifiable valuation.[5]
Creative Director, Tamara Ralph
Ralph became the first female Creative Director from the UK in nearly 100 years deemed eligible to show during Paris Haute Couture week. She is also one of only three female Creative Directors worldwide eligible to present their collections during this period. She continues to be recognised by Vogue [6] and Harper’s Bazaar [7] for her achievements, together with her inclusion into the Fortunes 40 under 40 list [8] and the BOF 500. [9]
Maisons and Retail Boutiques
Ralph & Russo opened its principal shop in London's Mayfair shortly followed by another in Paris on Rue Francois 1er.[10] In 2015, the brand opened its first "concession" in Harrods.[11][12]
Notable clients
Sheikha Mozah of Qatar,[13] HH Princess Ameera al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia and Beyoncé,[14] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,[15] Sonam Kapoor and Angelina Jolie[16] have become clients of Ralph & Russo.
References
- ↑ "UK’s first Paris fashion coup for a century", The Sunday Times, Retrieved 3rd December 2013.
- ↑ "UK’s first Paris fashion coup for a century", The Sunday Times, Retrieved 3rd December 2013.
- ↑ "Ralph & Russo", Drapers, Retrieved 10th December 2008.
- ↑ “40 Under 40 2013”, Fortune, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "Tycoon Buys a Slice of Couture", Vogue UK, Retrieved 25th June 2014
- ↑ “British Couture Comes to Harrods”, Vogue UK, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ “Midas Touch: Bazaar Meets Ralph & Russo”, Harper’s Bazaar, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ “40 Under 40 2013”, Fortune, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ “#BOF500 2016: Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo”, Business of Fashion, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "Ralph & Russo to open Sloane Street Showroom", Diary Directory, Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ "Harrods Unveils Superbrands", Harrods, Retrieved 5th June 2015.]
- ↑ "The Ralph & Russo Accessories and Footwear Collection Launches at Harrods", Style.com Arabia, Retrieved 23rd June 2015.
- ↑ "Best Dressed First Ladies", Vanity Fair, Retrieved 26th October 2016.
- ↑ "We Speak To Ralph & Russo About Dressing Beyonce Knowles For Mrs Carter World Tour", Grazia UK, Retrieved 8th December 2014.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks exquisite in Ralph & Russo voluminous gown at Cannes 2015", Indian Express, Retrieved June 2015.
- ↑ "Best Dressed Celebrities this Week - 24th November", Harper's Bazaar UK, Retrieved 24th November 2014.