Brand Biography & History
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Brand Biography & History Quotes “Bloggers & celebs are wearing this “Nanushka makes the sort of clothes you expect “If you know only one under-the-radar new brand like crazy” to spy on yachts brand, make it this” - glamorous in a stealth-wealth kind of way” Nanushka - A contemporary House for the modern human Born and raised in Budapest, Sandra Sandor graduated from the London College of Fashion in 2005. Soon after that, in 2006 she launched her own label Nanushka. In 2016 the brand took a more entrepreneurial approach when Peter Baldaszti, Sandra’s longtime partner has joined as a co-owner and CEO. A signature style of confident ease and subtle femininity was evident from her first collection. Where East meets West, the brand draws inspiration from the spiritual journey through cultures and time, effortlessly combining function with flair. Nanushka delivers a modern, versatile, day to night wardrobe for the modern human with the aim of creating a new informal form of beauty. With clothing designed in Budapest and produced in Europe, the collections showcase the finest craftsmanship and materials. Nanushka shows her mainline collection at New York Fashion week. The brand operates a free standing flagship concept store in Budapest. Her collections are now stocked in over 30 countries internationally through online stores, specialty shops and department stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Liberty and Browns, Net-a-Porter and MyTheresa, as well shipping over 100 countries worldwide. Photo: Dan Glasser Sandra’s mom founds the first The brand focuses on the domestic Nanushka debuts with a pop-up Nanushka opens its Flagship Nanushka opens its pop-up store childrenswear business in market and slowly gains some corner at Galeries Lafayette, Paris. Budapest Store & Café in Los Angeles (California, US). Hungary, 17 years prior the fall of international attention despite the iron curtain. Budapest not being famous of its fashion designers but mostly of its scientists. September September December February 2005 2016 2017 2018 January August November February April 1972 2012 2017 2018 2018 After graduating from London College of Fashion, Sandra creates Peter Baldaszti joins Sandra as a her namesake label Nanushka on co-owner and CEO, bringing new Nanushka on Net-A-Porter and the grounds of the family business ambitions, entrepreneurial spirit and Browns and sets to launch in Nanushka shows her mainline in Budapest. an institutional investor to the table. Selfridges in the coming months. collection at New York Fashion week Our Philosophy Virtue of the product Provenance Feel good, feel better We believe if a garment is designed We care deeply about where our Luxury is arguably anything that to function well, it will by definition products are made, by whom and at makes us feel special and be beautiful. what conditions. feel good. Craftsmanship and quality have always This approach in an indispensable part Whatever we do, we strive to make been what sets luxury goods apart. of our luxury experience. you feel better. Nanushka Store & Café Budapest Nanushka opens her new flagship store in the heart of Budapest, within the city’s historic centre. The flagship is designed to round out the new world of Nanushka by creating a space that is beyond the standard shopping environment. The store concept draws inspiration from Sandra Sandor’s personal archive of images inspired by Budapest and the diverse mixture of distant cultural and design references. The furniture has been personally selected by Sandra and commissioned from contemporary designers to create a unique experience. The majority of the materials, including stones and tabletops, have been sourced locally and have a strong sustainability aspect. ‘Our aim was to create a space that is so much more than just a standard store - commented Sandra Sandor. The Nanushka store and Cafe is so cozy, it’s like my second home, and it really allows us as a brand to let our customers see how the brand lives, it’s like inviting someone to your house.’ Address 3 Bécsi street, 1052 Budapest Contact +36 70 394 1954 [email protected] Photo: Dan Glasser The store promotes a leisurely lifestyle, where customers can browse the collection in casual comfort. The selection is Photos: Dan Glasser characterized by plentiful personal touches, including books, magazine archives and ceramics handmade by Sandra. The café completes the store, reflecting the same ambience and adding an extra twist to the shopping experience. This caffeine-infused corner serves specialty java, fresh-fruit concoctions and fine Eastern teas. ‘Opening a café was important to us, because we are focused on building a community. By having the possibility to serve people a good cup of coffee, you are providing space for your community, which could mean local customers, or travelers.’ - Peter Baldaszti Photos: Dan Glasser Nanushka Pop Up Store Los Angeles Nanushka has debuted its first pop up store in the USA. The label opened a temporary boutique in Culver City, Los Angeles within the walls of the hybrid development concept named Platform, which is well known for its new approach to the retail experience giving a new perspective to the traditional mall setting. Address: 8850 Washington Blvd #101 Culver City, CA 90232, USA Contact: +1 424 361 9158 [email protected] Photo: Pia Riverola Key Stockists - Fall/Winter’18 Browns Bergdorf Goodman Selfridges Ssense Net-a-Porter MyTheresa.com Need Supply Co. Nordstrom Penelope TSUM Moscow Beymen Liberty London United Arrows Luisa Via Roma The Modist Hudson's Bay Shopbop Kirna Zabete Press feature highlights 2018 The New York Times interview 2018 WWD collection feature 2018 Refinery29 brand feature Press feature highlights 2018 Porter brand feature 2017 Business of Fashion collection feature 2018 The Cut interview Press feature highlights 2018 ELLE brand feature 2018 Vogue Runway collection feature 2018 Surface Mag flagship store feature Recent press (please click on the link to open the article) The New York Times interview WWD flagship store feature Business of Fashion collection feature ELLE UK brand feature Vogue Runway collection feature Refinery29 brand feature Suitcase Mag feature The Cut event feature The Cut feature Vogue event feature The Telegraph feature Business of Fashion collection feature Forbes feature Porter brand feature Harpers Bazaar feature Surface Mag flagship store feature The Cut brand feature Observer brand feature Who What Wear brand feature Los Angeles Times feature Refinery29 brand feature WWD collection feature and interview Wallpaper flagship store feature Vogue Runway collection feature Celebrity features 2018 2018 2018 Emily Ratajkowski wears the Regina dress Dakota Jhonson wears the Marfa jeans Kerry Washington wears the Alamo coat Celebrity features 2018 2018 2018 Kristen Bell wears the Gonzo pants Lily Reinhart wears the Eska coat Toni Garrn wears the Stine top Celebrity features 2018 2018 2018 Dua Lipa Emma Roberts Dua Lipa Celebrity features 2018 2018 2019 Hailey Baldwin Kangana Ranaut at Festival de Cannes Hailey Baldwin Celebrity features 2016 2018 2018 Gigi Hadid in the Aya dress Jennifer Lawrence Caroline de Maigret wearing AW17 in the Jimmy Kimmel live show in Los Angeles Ian cigarette pants in Paris Celebrity features 2017 2018 2018 Iris Law Lisa Aiken Uma Thurman Celebrity features 2018 2018 2018 Zazie Beetz Flo at the press conference Yara Shahidi Saoirse Ronan for Entertainment Weekly of Deadpool 2 in Berlin Celebrity features 2018 2018 Emma Watson for Vogue Australia Kendall Jenner Nanushka Ambassadors Margaret Zhang Lisa Aiken Reese Blutstein Aimee Song @margaret_zhang @lisaaiken @double3xposure @songofstyle 867k followers 55.2k followers 122k followers 271k followers Nanushka Ambassadors Bryan Boy Susie Lau Lotta Lina @cbryanboycom @susiebubble @lottaliinaiove 686k followers 438k followers 30.8k followers Nanushka Ambassadors Camille Charriere Tiffany Hsu Courtney Trop Chriselle Lim @camillecharriere @handsinfire @alwaysjudging @chrisellelim 603k followers 62.8k followers 306k followers 1.1m followers Contact Press Contact [email protected] Sales Contact [email protected] Nanushka Studio 1 Vörösmarty square Budapest 1051 Hungary Photo: Fauve Bouwman www.nanushka.com.