Jude Connally
Jude Connally is an American womenswear brand founded by designer Jude Connally Zimmerman. It is known for printed dresses and separates in its wrinkle-resistant Jude Cloth fabric.
| Founder | Jude Connally Zimmerman |
|---|---|
| Signature fabric | Jude Cloth |
| Key product | Dresses |
| Retail partner | Dillard's |
| Website | judeconnally.com |
What is Jude Connally?
Jude Connally is a women's clothing label led by its founder, Jude Connally Zimmerman, who serves as CEO, President and Creative Director. The brand focuses on practical, colourful pieces that travel well and are easy to care for.
Products and positioning
Dresses are at the heart of the range, in midi, maxi and longer lengths, complemented by tops, trousers, shorts, skorts, jumpsuits, jackets and matching sets. New pieces are released every month.
A key part of the brand's identity is its own fabric development:
- Jude Cloth, a proprietary nylon and spandex blend that resists wrinkles and is machine washable
- Lightweight Jude Cloth
- Jude Ponte and Jude Denim
- Cotton voile, faux suede and stretch velvet
Distribution
Jude Connally sells through its own website, through specialty retailers and in selected Dillard's department stores across the United States.
Why it matters
The brand shows how a founder-led label can differentiate through proprietary performance fabrics in a dress category usually defined by print and silhouette alone.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Jude Connally?
Jude Connally was founded by Jude Connally Zimmerman, who is also the brand's CEO and Creative Director.
What is Jude Cloth?
Jude Cloth is the brand's proprietary nylon and spandex fabric, designed to be wrinkle-resistant, machine washable and easy to travel with.