Aimé Leon Dore

A Queens label that dressed streetwear in prep and made its shops feel like a neighbourhood clubhouse.

Small and new·Global·Founded 2014·Members

At a glance

Founded: March 2014, in Queens, New York.¹²³
Founded by: Teddy Santis, the son of Greek immigrants, who had little fashion experience when he started.¹⁴
Home: New York, with its flagship on Mulberry Street in Nolita.²³
Owned by: Private and founder-led, with a minority stake held by LVMH Luxury Ventures since January 2022.³⁴
What it sells: Seasonal ready-to-wear and footwear, plus accessories, through its own shops and site and, since 2025, Mr Porter and Net-a-Porter.³⁹

How it got here

2012

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The idea for the label takes shape, and Kith's Ronnie Fieg posts a picture of Santis in a grey crewneck with aimé written across the chest.⁴

Complex: What Aimé Leon Dore’s Success Says About the State of Streetwear ↗

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