Meet the Brands
Suiting, Swedish Denim, and the Handmade Loafers That Fit like a Glove
Photo courtesy of Jeanerica
Clothing, like art, gains new meaning when you learn about the person (or people) who made it. Which is why, every few months, we like to shine a light on some of the brands we’ve recently added to our style shop. Below, the backstories on Kallmeyer, Jamie Haller, House of Dagmar, and Jeanerica.
KALLMEYER
Long before waistcoats were trending or wearing trousers outside of a work setting was a thing, New York–based designer Daniella Kallmeyer was in the business of making suits. She started her namesake label over a decade ago with the goal of helping women—specifically queer women, like herself—to feel like their truest, most empowered selves. And while suiting is still her calling card, her ready-to-wear collection is just as compelling—think crisp shirting and twist-front tops augmented by drapey jeans and silk skirts. Everything in this line is classic without being boring, refined without feeling overwrought.
KALLMEYER BLAZER, goop, $725; KALLMEYER SKIRT, goop, $435
JAMIE HALLER
When the pandemic brought both her day job as a fashion designer and her side hustle renovating historic homes to a grinding halt, Jamie Haller decided to channel her creative energy into an eponymous shoe line. After finding a family-run factory in Tuscany that specializes in sacchetto construction (a special shoe-making technique that produces a glovelike fit), Haller sent over her first design: jutti slippers inspired by a pair she’d bought in Rajasthan and worn (for 15 years!) until they finally fell apart. Next came classic penny loafers, then ballet slippers, followed by sandals, boots, and kitten heels—all made from ultrasoft leather, meaning they’re great out of the box and only get better with time.
JAMIE HALLER PENNY LOAFERS, goop, $550
HOUSE OF DAGMAR
While it might sound like the name of a prominent family from Game of Thrones, House of Dagmar is actually a Swedish brand known for its contemporary silhouettes, like the sculpted blazer below. The brand was founded in 2005 by a trio of sisters who, inspired by their late grandmother’s career as a tailor, wanted to create a fashion line infused with the same level of quality, care, and craftsmanship as her work. Best of all? With modernity on their side, everything is made from the most sustainable materials available, like GOTS-certified cotton, FSC-certified viscose, mulesing-free merino wool, and chrome-free leather.
HOUSE OF DAGMAR TUBE TOP, goop, $290; HOUSE OF DAGMAR JEANS, House of Dagmar, $330
JEANERICA
What happens when two longtime friends and fashion industry veterans strike out on their own? They rewrite the rules. That’s how Jeanerica, the Swedish denim brand centering sustainability, came to be. The company operates on a hero model, intentionally producing a limited number of core styles designed to stand the test of time. All the cutting, sewing, and washing happens under one roof, dramatically reducing the carbon emissions typically generated during the production process. And then there’s the fact that last year, 90 percent of its collections used organic or recycled materials—how impressive is that?
JEANERICA JACKET, Jeanerica, $350; JEANERICA SKIRT, goop, $200
