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Donna Karan founded her company in 1984 (My year of birth ) with her late husband Stephan Weiss. Her mantra being to “Design modern clothes, For modern people” Donna created a head to toe concept based on seven “easy-pieces” that mixed and match into a day-evening concept that was innovative at that present time.

Her fashion empire consisted of Donna Karan New York and the ready to wear counterpart DKNY. After the launch of DKNY in 1989 Donna Karan took both brands to another level releasing products covering all aspects truly solidifying them as lifestyle brands. DKNY and Donna Karan New York both offer products ranging from hosiery, eyewear, intimate apparel, and in DKNY’s case, jeans, juniors, active, city, kids and baby clothing.

With over 80 DKNY and Donna Karan New York stores worldwide and now headed by the likes of Luxury European Distributor LVMH ($643 million purchase price) Donna Karan International is going to be compared to the likes of Ralph Lauren Polo with her longevity and past success in the fashion industry.

Donna Karan the designer has past and present humanitarian efforts her latest being the expansion of her Urban Zen initiative with a 10 day seminar on well-being and patient advocacy. She has furthered her efforts by announcing the launch of a full collection and store to further show her support and continued effort. For more info or how you can be part of the effort click here.

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