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Three black and white portraits of a woman with intricate Mimi Plange leather trapunto embroidery patterns on her dress alongside a woman with African Scarification.

About Us

The Design Studio

Mimi Plange is an award-winning lifestyle brand and design studio dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation, and global design heritage.
Founded in 2010 by design entrepreneurs Mimi Plange and Ibrahim Ndoye, Mimi Plange is known for redefining American luxury through a deeply considered lens, one that merges historical references, architectural precision, and artisanal detail with modern silhouettes and enduring form.
The brand's collections are built on an ethos of design without borders, drawing on centuries of global craftsmanship, from pre-colonial African adornment to Victorian tailoring, Bauhaus geometry, and postmodern subcultures. At its core is a respect for process, quality, and storytelling through construction.
Each garment is developed in New York's garment district with exacting standards, refined hand-finished techniques, thoughtful material sourcing, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. Mimi Plange designs are made to last, seasonless pieces that prioritize cultural narrative and structural artistry over trend.
Mimi Plange has been recognized with numerous international design honors, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion’s Emerging Designer Award, Designer of the Year at Africa Fashion International in South Africa, and the top prize in Mayor Bloomberg’s Design Entrepreneurs competition in New York City. The brand’s collaborative portfolio spans industries, with notable partnerships including Nike Basketball and LeBron James, Manolo Blahnik, Roche Bobois, Atelier Jolie and most recently, The Shade Store, extending its distinct design language beyond the runway into the worlds of sports and interiors.
Mimi Plange has been embraced by cultural icons across fashion, art, and public life, with designs worn by Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Serena Williams, Viola Davis, Paris Hilton, and Shirin Neshat. The brand has been featured in leading publications including British Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, Essence, Ebony, and The New York Times, and has been exhibited in major institutions such as the SCAD Museum of Art, the Museum at FIT, the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Vancouver Art Gallery in recognition of its cultural significance and distinctive artistic contribution to contemporary fashion. Most recently, a selection of Mimi Plange garments was acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for its permanent collection.
As fashion continues to evolve, Mimi Plange remains committed to championing artistic integrity, sustainability, global creativity, and the reimagining of luxury through collections, collaborations, and design that invites deeper connection.

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