La Ligne
La Ligne is a New York womenswear brand founded by former Vogue editors Meredith Melling and Valerie Boster with chief executive Molly Howard. Known for its stripes, it sells wardrobe essentials and seasonal pieces mainly direct to consumers.
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Founders | Meredith Melling, Valerie Boster, Molly Howard |
| Signature | Stripes |
| Model | Mainly direct to consumer |
| Website | lalignenyc.com |
What is La Ligne?
La Ligne is a womenswear label based in New York. It was founded by Meredith Melling and Valerie Boster, both former editors at American Vogue, together with Molly Howard, a former Rag & Bone executive who serves as chief executive.
Products and positioning
The brand is built around the stripe; its name means the line in French. At launch it offered two ranges:
- Essentials: year-round pieces such as T-shirts, cashmere sweaters and flight suits
- Edition: seasonal blouses, kaftans, slip dresses and tops released each spring and autumn
An early hero product was a short-sleeved T-shirt printed with a wavy stripe, intended to become a signature. More than half of the garments were produced in New York.
Distribution
La Ligne launched as a predominantly direct to consumer brand through its own website, with a wholesale partnership with Net-a-Porter. In 2026 it announced an autumn collaboration with Banana Republic.
Why it matters
La Ligne is an example of the editor-founded, digitally led labels that emerged in New York in the 2010s, using a tight product signature and a direct relationship with customers to compete with established contemporary brands.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded La Ligne?
La Ligne was founded by former Vogue editors Meredith Melling and Valerie Boster with Molly Howard, who is chief executive.
What is La Ligne known for?
La Ligne is known for striped wardrobe essentials, from T-shirts to cashmere sweaters.