Adam Lippes
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Adam Lippes is an American fashion designer. Mr. Lippes is the Founder and Creative Director of the eponymous fashion collection ADAM
.
, New York
. Adam attended the Nichols school in Buffalo
and studied Psychology
at Cornell, from where he graduated in 1994. Upon graduation from Cornell, Adam continued his studies at the American University
in Paris
where he focused on art history
and architecture
. In 1995 Adam moved to New York
, and began his fashion career at Polo Ralph Lauren
before moving to Oscar de la Renta
, where he was quickly promoted to Global Creative Director becoming one of the youngest to hold this position in the luxury fashion
world. From 1996 to 2003, Adam worked closely with Mr. de la Renta on every aspect of the brand, including design, marketing and new business development.
In 2004, Mr. Lippes determined to pursue his dream of designing his own collection launched a collection of cotton basics under the label adampluseve. His desire to "fuse fashion with the perfect white tee" began with a global search for the finest manufacturers of cotton, cashmere, and wool. The Collection of Basics was launched at Saks Fifth Avenue
in the spring of 2004, quickly becoming one of "Oprah's Favorite Things
" and winning O's "Real World Style Awards." Electra Toub, who helped jump start Adam into the fashion
business, worked with him to develop the company that was originally called ADAM + EVE. As a result of these early successes, the business has evolved from cotton
basics into a full sportswear
collection for men and women. Because of certain controversies, the company was now known simply as ADAM.
In August 2007, Adam was inducted to the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
. In September 2007, Adam staged his first formal runway show during New York's Fashion Week
to great critical review, gracing the cover of Women's Wear Daily
the following day. In the October 2007 issue of Vanity Fair
, Mr. Lippes was chosen as a member of their elite list, "The Next Establishment," named as one of the most important young designers of today. In December 2007, Adam opened his first freestanding boutique in Manhattan's
trendy Meatpacking District where his men's and women's collections are currently showcased alongside a selection of hand-picked lifestyle accessories. In October 2008, ADAM opened its second store in Adam's hometown of Buffalo
, New York
and recently opened a store in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
. In 2009, MANGO contracted Mr. Lippes to create limited edition collections for men and women that was sold around the world in over 900 MANGO stores.
In August 2010, ADAM was acquired by Kellwood Company
.
Today the ADAM collection is available at the ADAM flagship store located in the Meatpacking District of New York City
, ADAM's e-commerce site http://www.shopadam.com, and over 250 stores in 10 countries around the world, including Bergdorf Goodman
, Jeffrey NY, Intermix, net-a-porter.com, Neiman Marcus
and Lane Crawford
.
Adam Lippes is also involved in many charities and is currently the co-chair of the Whitney Museum of American Art
and a partner of the New York Humane Society, which inspired his charity event "ADAM loves dogs." Mr. Lippes is also active in fundraising for the Sandra F. Lippes Foundation at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute
.
Mr. Lippes splits his time between his homes in New York City
and the Berkshires.
InStyle.com "Look of the Day"
InStyle.com "Fall Fashion Week 2009"
Christina Caldwell for Vogue.com
ADAM Collections at style.com
Women's Wear Daily "ADAM Adam Lippes Resort 2010"
ADAM (company)
- History of ADAM by Adam Lippes :ADAM, originally named adampluseve, was founded in 2004 by Adam Lippes, the former Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta. The range was launched in Spring 2004, starting as a range of luxury basics and later expanding into a full collection of sportswear for men...
.
Life and career
Adam Lippes was born December 24, 1972 in BuffaloBuffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Adam attended the Nichols school in Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
and studied Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
at Cornell, from where he graduated in 1994. Upon graduation from Cornell, Adam continued his studies at the American University
American University
American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
where he focused on art history
Art history
Art history has historically been understood as the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style...
and architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
. In 1995 Adam moved to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and began his fashion career at Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a luxury clothing and goods company of the American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren specializes in high-end casual/semi-formal wear for men and women, as well as accessories, fragrances, home and housewares...
before moving to Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading fashion designers. He was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1973.-Career:...
, where he was quickly promoted to Global Creative Director becoming one of the youngest to hold this position in the luxury fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
world. From 1996 to 2003, Adam worked closely with Mr. de la Renta on every aspect of the brand, including design, marketing and new business development.
In 2004, Mr. Lippes determined to pursue his dream of designing his own collection launched a collection of cotton basics under the label adampluseve. His desire to "fuse fashion with the perfect white tee" began with a global search for the finest manufacturers of cotton, cashmere, and wool. The Collection of Basics was launched at Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
in the spring of 2004, quickly becoming one of "Oprah's Favorite Things
Oprah's Favorite Things
"Oprah's Favorite Things" was an annual segment that appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show from 2002 to 2010, with a one-year hiatus in 2009. In the segment, which was typically aired during the holiday season, Winfrey shared products with her audience that she felt were noteworthy or that would make...
" and winning O's "Real World Style Awards." Electra Toub, who helped jump start Adam into the fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
business, worked with him to develop the company that was originally called ADAM + EVE. As a result of these early successes, the business has evolved from cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
basics into a full sportswear
Sportswear
Sportswear or activewear is clothing, including footwear, worn for sport or physical exercise. Sport-specific clothing is worn for most sports and physical exercise, for practical, comfort or safety reasons....
collection for men and women. Because of certain controversies, the company was now known simply as ADAM.
In August 2007, Adam was inducted to the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
Council of Fashion Designers of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association of over 350 of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. As of 2009, Diane von Fürstenberg is the group's President and Steven Kolb is the Executive Director...
. In September 2007, Adam staged his first formal runway show during New York's Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
to great critical review, gracing the cover of Women's Wear Daily
Women's Wear Daily
Women's Wear Daily is a fashion-industry trade journal sometimes called "the bible of fashion." WWD delivers information and intelligence on changing trends and breaking news in the fashion, beauty and retail industries with a readership composed largely of retailers, designers, manufacturers,...
the following day. In the October 2007 issue of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
, Mr. Lippes was chosen as a member of their elite list, "The Next Establishment," named as one of the most important young designers of today. In December 2007, Adam opened his first freestanding boutique in Manhattan's
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
trendy Meatpacking District where his men's and women's collections are currently showcased alongside a selection of hand-picked lifestyle accessories. In October 2008, ADAM opened its second store in Adam's hometown of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and recently opened a store in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr from Welsh for "big hill") is a census-designated place in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue and the border with Delaware County...
. In 2009, MANGO contracted Mr. Lippes to create limited edition collections for men and women that was sold around the world in over 900 MANGO stores.
In August 2010, ADAM was acquired by Kellwood Company
Kellwood Company
Kellwood Company designs, manufactures, and markets a growing collection of premier fashion brands across a broad range of consumer lifestyles including Vince, Rebecca Taylor, ADAM, Baby Phat, Phat Farm, Sag Harbor, Briggs NY, Jolt, and My Michelle as well as licensed brands XOXO and David Meister...
.
Today the ADAM collection is available at the ADAM flagship store located in the Meatpacking District of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, ADAM's e-commerce site http://www.shopadam.com, and over 250 stores in 10 countries around the world, including Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is a luxury goods department store based on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The company was founded in 1899 by Herman Bergdorf and was later owned and managed by Edwin Goodman, and later his son Andrew Goodman....
, Jeffrey NY, Intermix, net-a-porter.com, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
and Lane Crawford
Lane Crawford
Lane Crawford is a retailing company with specialty stores selling designer label luxury goods in Hong Kong and Beijing, China....
.
Adam Lippes is also involved in many charities and is currently the co-chair of the Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art, often referred to simply as "the Whitney", is an art museum with a focus on 20th- and 21st-century American art. Located at 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street in New York City, the Whitney's permanent collection contains more than 18,000 works in a wide variety of...
and a partner of the New York Humane Society, which inspired his charity event "ADAM loves dogs." Mr. Lippes is also active in fundraising for the Sandra F. Lippes Foundation at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
The Roswell Park Cancer Institute is a comprehensive cancer research and treatment center located in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park, it was the first dedicated medical facility for cancer treatment and research in the United States. The facility is involved in drug...
.
Mr. Lippes splits his time between his homes in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and the Berkshires.
External links
ADAM website- http://www.shopadam.com/
InStyle.com "Look of the Day"
- http://www.instyle.com/instyle/celebrities/lookoftheday/photos/0,,20210347,00.html
InStyle.com "Fall Fashion Week 2009"
- http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/fashionweek/photos/0,,20254189_20259332_20580278,00.html
Christina Caldwell for Vogue.com
- http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/catwalk-report/id,7470
ADAM Collections at style.com
- http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2009RST-ADAMEVE
Women's Wear Daily "ADAM Adam Lippes Resort 2010"
- http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/adam-adam-lippes-resort-2010-2154581?src=rss/recentstories/20090602