Badgley Mischka

Founded in 1988, Badgley Mischka emerged after designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka met while studying at Parsons School of Design in New York. Combining Badgley’s experience at Donna Karan with Mischka’s menswear background, the pair built a luxury label known for refined glamour, impeccable tailoring, and couture-inspired craftsmanship. The brand quickly became a favorite on the red carpet, dressing celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Julia Roberts, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and Jennifer Garner. Signature collections feature evening gowns, cocktail dresses, bridal gowns, shoes, handbags, jewelry, eyewear, and accessories that balance timeless sophistication with contemporary femininity. Badgley Mischka has steadily expanded beyond couture into a comprehensive luxury lifestyle brand through licensed collections that include footwear, fragrance, home décor, beauty, swimwear, and more accessible ready-to-wear lines. In recent years, the company has also introduced extended sizing in select collections, reflecting its commitment to serving a broader range of customers while maintaining its signature glamour. Although not a dedicated plus-size fashion brand, Badgley Mischka offers extended sizing in select occasionwear and bridal collections through its website and retail partners. The label continues to be one of the most recognizable names in luxury eveningwear, celebrated for elegant silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and enduring red carpet appeal.