Partow

With the launch of her eponymous label in 2011, Nellie Partow created a world of distinguished options for modern women. Though traditionally trained—she graduated from Parsons School of Design and previously worked for icons including Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and John Varvatos—Partow flies in the face of convention. Also a championship boxer, Partow's designs eschew gendered stereotypes and instead proffer an emboldened and self-aware femininity. Working with carefully selected and treated textiles, the brand's graceful, yet complex, jackets, collared dresses, and trousers fuse quality with strong lines and handcrafted details. The result is a sleek minimalism that balances toughness and delicacy. Giving women an opportunity to feel empowered beyond fleeting trends, Partow’s modernist garments come out swinging.