David Meister

David Meister is a luxury womenswear label founded by American fashion designer David Meister. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 1985, Meister began his fashion career in New York before launching his signature eveningwear collections in partnership with Kellwood Company in 1998. The brand became known for refined occasionwear, cocktail dresses, red-carpet gowns, and sophisticated separates designed to flatter a wide range of body types. Meister’s work has been worn by celebrities including Diane Lane, Sharon Stone, Tina Fey, and Sigourney Weaver, helping establish the label as a recognizable name in luxury special occasion fashion. David Meister collections have historically been sold through major luxury retailers including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Bergdorf Goodman. The brand has also expanded into bridal fashion and accessible luxury collections through television retail partnerships and specialty retailers. Today, David Meister remains associated with elegant, body-conscious occasion dressing, offering gowns, cocktail dresses, and formalwear that blend classic sophistication with modern styling.