Sarah Staudinger (born in 1989) is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the fashion label STAUD. In 2019, she was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Arts & Style list.[1]

Sarah Staudinger
Born1989 (age 34–35)
EducationThe New School[1]
OccupationFashion designer
Known forFounder of STAUD
Spouse
(m. 2022)
RelativesJames de Givenchy (cousin)[2]
Rahm Emanuel (brother-in-law)
Ezekiel Emanuel (brother-in-law)
Websitestaud.clothing

Staudinger launched her brand STAUD with business partner George Augusto in 2015, and it grew substantially in 2018.[1] The brand has been described as having a cult following;[3] its accessory line has been particularly successful, launching popular items like the Moreau bucket bag as well as collaborations with New Balance and Birkenstock.[4][5][6] Prior to STAUD, she was the fashion director at the brand Reformation.[7][8] Earlier in her career, she worked as an assistant stylist.[8]

Personal life edit

A Los Angeles native, she was born to Californian designer mother, of Lebanese heritage,[9] Joanna Staudinger (née Malouf) and German businessman father Walter Staudinger Sr.[9][1][7] Her mother and maternal grandfather also worked in the fashion business. Her godmother is Cher, a close friend of her mother.[9]

In May 2022, Staudinger married Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel in Saint-Tropez;[10] of note, the wedding was officiated by comedian Larry David, a friend of Emanuel.[11][12]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Sarah Staudinger". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. ^ Macon, Alexandra (June 16, 2022). "Inside Ari Emanuel and Sarah Staudinger's St. Tropez Wedding". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  3. ^ Chopra, Yashna (2020-02-21). "Sarah Staudinger on how Staud became a celebrity-favourite brand". Vogue India. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  4. ^ Klerk, Amy de (2018-04-20). "The Californian label you need to have on your radar this summer". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  5. ^ Besser, Rachel (2021-06-24). "Staud x New Balance's Latest Collaboration Brings More Fashion-Leaning Fitness—Shop it Here". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  6. ^ Moore, Booth (2022-06-03). "EXCLUSIVE: Birkenstock Collaborates With L.A. Brand Staud on Sandals, RTW and Bags, Too". WWD. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  7. ^ a b Milligan, Lauren (December 2017). "My Fashion Life: Sarah Staudinger". Matches. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  8. ^ a b Whitney, Christine (2018-03-19). "L.A. Designer on Why You Should Never Say Never in Fashion". The Cut. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  9. ^ a b c Testa, Jessica (2022-10-27). "Is She the New Queen of Los Angeles?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  10. ^ Macon, Alexandra (2022-06-16). "Inside Ari Emanuel and Sarah Staudinger's St. Tropez Wedding". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  11. ^ Macon, Alexandra (2022-06-18). "Behind the Scenes at Sarah Staudinger's Many Pre-Wedding Dress Fittings". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  12. ^ Fredette, Meagan (October 14, 2021). "Larry David Explains Why He Looked So Miserable At Fashion Week". W Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-18.