Biscotti
Biscotti is an American childrenswear label from Oakland, California, that designs girls' dresses and clothing for babies through young teens. It is known for occasion dresses with bright colours and ruffled details.
| Headquarters | Oakland, California |
|---|---|
| Design director | Bernadette Reiss |
| Focus | Girls' occasion dresses |
| Sister label | Kate Mack |
| Website | biscottiandkatemack.com |
What is Biscotti?
Biscotti is an Oakland based childrenswear company specialising in high end dresses and girls' clothing. It is closely linked with the Kate Mack label, and the two are presented together as Biscotti and Kate Mack.
History
By 2008 the company had been designing girls' dresses for more than two decades and employed about 70 people in Oakland, under owner and design director Bernadette Reiss. That year a red taffeta Biscotti dress, bought at Nordstrom in Chicago, was worn by Malia Obama on election night, bringing the label wide attention.
Products and positioning
The collections cover babies through young teens, with an emphasis on occasion wear. Typical features include:
- Party and formal dresses
- Bright, child friendly colours
- Ruffles, flounces, tulle and sequins
Distribution
Biscotti dresses have been sold through department stores such as Nordstrom and through children's boutiques.
Why it matters
Biscotti is one of the established American names in premium girls' occasion wear, a niche driven by special events and gifting.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Biscotti from?
Biscotti is a childrenswear company based in Oakland, California.
What does Biscotti make?
Biscotti makes girls' dresses and clothing for babies through young teens, with a focus on party and occasion wear.