Sarah Staudinger

Sarah Staudinger
Born1989 (age 36–37)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationThe New School
OccupationFashion designer
Known forFounder of STAUD
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
RelativesJames de Givenchy (cousin)
Rahm Emanuel (brother-in-law)
Ezekiel Emanuel (brother-in-law)
Websitestaud.clothing

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.

Early life

Staudinger was born 1989 in Los Angeles to a Lebanese mother, Joanna Malouf, a designer, and a German father, Walter Staudinger, a businessman. Her mother and maternal grandfather also worked in the fashion business. Her godmother is Cher, a close friend of her mother.

Career

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

Personal life

In May 2022, Staudinger married Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel in Saint-Tropez. Comedian Larry David, a friend of Emanuel, officiated the wedding.

References

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