Alice + Olivia is a New York contemporary womenswear brand founded in 2002 by Stacey Bendet, who set out to design the perfect pair of pants and soon brought in Theory founder Andrew Rosen as a partner. Named after the daughters of Bendet's mother's closest friends, the label has grown into a full lifestyle collection of ready-to-wear, gowns, denim, shoes, handbags and accessories, known for ornate fabrics, bold prints, statement details and flattering feminine fits that mix whimsy with sophistication. A Hollywood favourite worn by Meghan Markle, Beyonce, Gigi Hadid and Jessica Alba, it has also become known for pop-culture collaborations with Keith Haring, Basquiat, Disney and Starbucks.