1Female Founder
I created Loeffler Randall in 2004 out of my garden apartment in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn with my husband, Brian. Fifteen years and three children later, we are still doing what we love – making distinctive products in small, considered batches with attention to every detail. Since 2004, we have expanded from shoes, adding handbags, ready-to-wear & accessories to our collection. Creativity is at the heart of what we do, we are always thinking about new designs we can offer to our customers from our signature point of view.
94%Female Team
At Loeffler Randall, we are a majority female team of 35 people, creating products for and by women. From our beautiful, light-filled office in Soho, NYC, we design the shoes and accessories we want to wear ourselves. We understand our customer’s needs because we ARE our customers – women leading busy lives who want to invest in high quality products that can take us from school drop off to a meeting to an evening event and everything in between. We design products that are meant to be loved and lived in for seasons and years to come.
15Years
For over 15 years, and over 50 seasons, we have been diligently working on our craft, honing our accessory-making expertise and expressing our creativity through signature designs that convey our unique aesthetic. We believe in creating products that are deeply personal, have a distinct point of view and allow our customers to confidently express who they are inside. Nothing makes us more proud than to see so many of our customers choose LR for an important interview, a special event and even their wedding day.
Making Only What We Need
We believe in making only what is needed. Unlike many fast fashion brands, we create our collections in small batches, with the aim of selling out. This practice reduces waste and ensures our pieces are made thoughtfully, with appropriate time and care.
Supporting Workers
We believe in the importance of making a positive impact on the people, the environment and the communities across our supply chain. This is made possible through valued partnerships with family owned factories and artisan collectives that share our commitment to cherishing craft, ensuring fair compensation and protecting workers’ health and safety. For example, we are proud to partner with the non-profit organization Nest, who reports that of the 150,000+ artisans in its Nest Guild community, 74% are women, many of whom cite their primary use of income as sending their children to school. The ability to work from home or small workshops means artisans have more flexible schedules to support their families in the 99 countries and counting where Nest has partners.
Responsibly Sourcing Materials
We use raw materials that have minimal impact on the environment, like marabou feathers harvested responsibly during molting season. Our Gia boots are made from Tuscan leather tanned with natural tannins, and the byproducts of the tanning process are recycled for agricultural use. We reuse and recycle wherever possible.
Reducing Waste
We’re currently working towards using sustainable packaging. We now use environmentally friendly, socially responsible recycled paper in our packaging. Additionally, we have goals to transport more goods by ocean rather than air, which reduces carbon emissions by over 90%.
Working With An Expert
We are undergoing a full assessment by SgT (our textile quality management company) led by Dr. Kannan Muthu, SgT’s Head of Sustainability. Dr. Muthu has a long track record in helping fashion companies integrate practices that will cut down on environmental resources and pollution--he was the first person to ever complete a PhD in sustainability with an emphasis on clothing and accessories. We are currently taking SgT through our supply chain and will work together closely to set goals for the future, which we are excited to share with you.
What makes our brand different and special?