Adrianna Papell
United States
Adrianna Papell is a New York women's dress brand founded in 1980. It is known for dresses from officewear to evening and cocktail wear.
| Origin | New York City, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founders | Robert Papell, Harvey Berkman, David Korenbaum |
| Sister brands | Adrianna by Adrianna Papell, Aidan Mattox |
| Website | adriannapapell.com |
What is Adrianna Papell?
Adrianna Papell is a women's fashion brand that says it was founded in New York City in 1980 by Robert Papell, Harvey Berkman and David Korenbaum. Its styles are designed in New York by an in-house team.
History
The brand began with silk separates for women and later expanded into daytime dresses and then evening and cocktail wear. Its first eveningwear was launched in 1995. Everyday separates, such as tops, bottoms and layers, followed in 2019.
Products and positioning
The flagship Adrianna Papell line offers dresses from officewear to eveningwear. The company page lists related lines:
- Adrianna by Adrianna Papell, a contemporary sister brand
- Aidan Mattox, a formalwear line launched in 2003
- Adrianna Papell Platinum, a bridal collection
Distribution
The brand sells through its own online store and has a Wholesale Trade section on its site. It does not describe physical retail locations. The page also does not name a parent company.
Why it matters
Adrianna Papell is a long-running occasion-dress specialist with several sub-brands and both direct and trade sales.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Adrianna Papell from?
Adrianna Papell is a dress brand founded in New York City in 1980, with styles designed there by an in-house team.
What does Adrianna Papell sell?
It sells women's dresses from officewear to evening and cocktail wear, plus bridal and everyday separates.