Anait Bian LCC
a new luxury lingerie venture based on the strong A.B.Label brand's existing image, connections/customers expands into a lucrative direction
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Fashion
- Location New York City, NY, USA
- Currency USD
Company Summary
Anait Bian is a specialized designer of contemporary couture and ready-to-wear women’s clothing with over 15 years of experience in the global fashion industry. The Anait Bian Label, Ms. Bian’s primary line, is a ready-to-wear fashion collection that targets sophisticated and stylish 25-45 year-old women. In parallel, she has been designing her lingerie range in part itself a result of reverse inquiry from existing clients.
Team
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Anait BianCEO, Head Designer & Creative Director
Anait Bian is a specialized designer of contemporary and
couture women’s clothing with over 15 years of experience in the global fashion industr.
Prior to her career in the fashion indust Ms Bian attended Parsons School of
Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York graduating with degrees in Fine
Arts
Ms Bian began her career in the fashion industry as astylist for photo shoots In 1996, Ms. Bian launched her own designer lab -
Lara MeilandBusiness Manager
Lara Meiland was the founder and president of Lara Helene Bridal Atelier, a luxury bridal salon
in Manhattan, New York that launches young international designer talent, produces and sells
unique and original wedding gowns and bridal accessories.Given her extensive experience in the fashion industry, Ms.
Meiland has extensive contacts in retail, publishing, public relations and international
production. -
Steven LaCollaChief Financial Officer,
Steven M. LaColla, Chief Financial Officer, Peter Thomas Roth Labs, LLC (PTR). Steven is a Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) and plays a key role in the overall management and direction of PTR and its
business plan.
Prior to joining PTR, Steven served 23 years in the financial services industry. He served as CFO of
Tradeware Global, LLC, CFO of Advanced Financial Applications, Inc., CFO of Lynch, Jones & Ryan,
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Kirsten B. HardiggAdvisory Board
She has a decade of retail experience with a variety of positions focusing on the high end
fashion market. Most recently, Ms. Hardigg served as the Business Director for Store Sourcing for
Louis Vuitton splitting her time between New York and Paris.Prior to Louis Vuitton, Ms. Hardigg performed Product Sourcing and acted as an Assistant Manager
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Amy RosiAdvisory Board
She is the owner of Aros Communications, a marketing, public relations and special events
company that specializes in luxury and fashion brands. She has represented many celebrities,
including Jane Seymour, and has worked closely with Saks Fifth Avenue Department Stores.
Ms. Rosi served as the representative and spokeswoman for the German fashion house, Escada.
Previously, Ms. Rosi represented jewelry company, David Yurman Inc.
Advisors
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KERI RICHARDSON is an attorney for the New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPLawyerUnconfirmed
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