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Stacey Bendet

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Stacey Bendet
Bendet in 2023
Born
Stacey Bendet Weiner

1977 (age 46–47)
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA)
OccupationFashion designer
Spouse
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(m. 2008)​
Children3
FamilyMichael Eisner (father-in-law)
Breck Eisner (brother-in-law)

Stacey Bendet Eisner (born October 1977)[1] is an American fashion designer, founder, CEO, and creative director of Alice + Olivia,[1] a contemporary clothing company based in New York City. She is also the founder of Creatively,[2] a networking platform for the creative industry, co-Founder of BIGFEELINGS, a sleep-to-streetwear concept, and co-founder of the #ShareTheMicNow movement.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Bendet was born in 1978 to Olivia (née Bendet) and Joseph Daniel Wiener.[4][5][6] Bendet is of Jewish heritage[7] and had a traditional bat mitzvah celebration.[8] Bendet's father ran a textile import business[9] and was "involved in one of the country's leading lace-manufacturing companies",[10] while she herself was interested in fashion and clothing from a young age.[9][11] Bendet graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New York[6] and studied international relations and French at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1999.[12][13][14]

Stacey Bendet is the CEO and Creative Director of the brand alice + olivia and the co-Founder of BIGFEELINGS, a sleep-to-streetwear concept.[3][15]

Career

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alice + olivia

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In 2002, Bendet founded Alice + Olivia.[16] Bendet proposed a jeans-style cut slim at the hip to create the illusion of elongated legs and a lean silhouette.[17] Designer Lisa Kline noticed her walking by and ordered 20 sets of pairs,[9] which provided an opportunity for Bendet to launch a collection based around that concept at the Russian Tea Room.[17] Soon after, the department store Barneys New York placed an order, and Andrew Rosen, developer of the Theory fashion line, offered to finance Bendet's new business.[9]

The brand has since grown into a full collection, only offering sizes up to a 14, that features ready-to-wear gowns, shoes, tech accessories, and handbags.[18] If the brand would offer extended sizes, they could really extend their market reach and dramatically increase sales.

In March 2022, Stacey Bendet and tech entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg teamed up to make the NFT and the Web3 economy accessible to all women. Alice + olivia is offering a limited edition NFT — an animated digital avatar of the Stace Face 20th Anniversary rainbow print, which gives priority access to an exclusive online course from Zuckerberg, taught on the Creatively website.[19]

In April 2022, Stacey Bendet transformed several of the prints from Alice + Olivia’s Spring 2022 collection into the line for Tempaper (a brand of removable wallpaper).[20]

Creatively

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In 2020, she founded and launched Creatively,[2] a networking platform for the creative industry.[21] In April 2021, Creatively raised in $5 million.[22]

In March 2022, Creatively raised $8M in funding. The round was led by Thirty-Five Ventures, Rich Kleiman, Link Ventures, Tornante Company, and entertainment lawyer Kevin Yorn.[23]

In 2023, In partnership with CULTURED, Creatively announces plans to launch its inaugural digital and experiential event, CreativelyCultured, honoring over 100 creatives discovered on the platform.[24]

#ShareTheMicNow

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Also, in 2020, Bendet co-founded an Instagram campaign called #ShareTheMicNow[25] to bring African-American women's voices to the forefronts of predominately white women's Instagram accounts in an "account takeover" format.[26]

Incidents

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In 2018 Stacey Bendet’s company filed a lawsuit against the Steve Madden-owned Betsey Johnson label for copyright and trademark infringement. Alice + Olivia accused Betsey Johnson of using Bendet’s signature face, the "StaceFace," on its bags.[27][28]

Personal life

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She married film producer Eric Eisner, a son of former Walt Disney Company executive Michael Eisner, on the Caribbean island of Anguilla in 2008.[9] The couple have three children: Eloise Breckenridge Eisner,[29] Scarlet Haven Eisner,[30] and Athena Belle Eisner.[31]

Bendet practices Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga.[32][33]

Bendet has appeared on the Vanity Fair Best-Dressed list four years in a row and is in the Best-Dressed Hall of Fame.[34][35]

She is a member of the board of trustees of the New York-based GOOD+ Foundation, a foundation that provides essentials for children of families in need. She supports Ronald McDonald House, which offers assistance to the families of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, and she is also a member of the board of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, her alma mater.[36]

Bendet is an Advisory Board member at her alma mater’s Baker Retailing Center within its Wharton School.[37]

References

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  1. ^ Market Wired: "alice + olivia and ImagineX Partner for Greater China Expansion" May 15, 2013
  2. ^ a b c WWD: "Stacey Bendet Launches Creatively, a Networking Platform for Creative Industries" May 5, 2020
  3. ^ a b "Andrew Rosen and Stacey Bendet launch new brand, Big Feelings". Vogue Business. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  4. ^ Salt Lake Tribune: "Just like the rest of us, designers look to mom and dad for inspiration, advice" by Francine Parnes September 10, 2007
  5. ^ Jewcy: "Stacey Bendet on Clothes, Ashtanga, and Trying to Blow Up Soho House" by Deb Schoeneman March 16, 2007
  6. ^ a b Shafir, Doree (January 8, 2007). "Before They Were Sorta Famous: Stacey Bendet". Gawker.
  7. ^ James, Mimi (August 16, 2012). "The Luxe Starts Here". Jewish Exponent. here was another flavor of "new pant," this one from Alice + Olivia's designer Stacey Bendet Eisner, the nice Jewish girl and Penn grad.
  8. ^ Adrianne Pasquarelli (2011). "Stacey Bendet, 33". Crain's New York Business. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  9. ^ a b c d e Elle: "Alice + Olivia Designer Stacey Bendet Eisner's New Pad – Being a grown-up doesn't mean you have to forsake fun" by Miranda Purves March 31, 2010
  10. ^ "Penn grad's connected fashion collection".
  11. ^ Wellington, Elizabeth (July 29, 2007). "A connected collection The skinny on designer Stacey Bendet? She's fast-forward fashion with the slim and tiny pants, shoes up next, and well-heeled friends". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  12. ^ "In the Mag: Q&A with Stacey Bendet". Boca Mag. October 21, 2014. She studied international relations and French at the University of Pennsylvania.
  13. ^ Sarah Bernard (February 23, 2004). "Flash Pants". New York Magazine. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  14. ^ "Power Play". The Pennsylvania Gazette. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  15. ^ Spruch-Feiner, Sara (2023-11-02). "With Big Feelings, Stacey Bendet offers pajamas and community to trendy Gen Zers". Glossy. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  16. ^ Weisman, Aly. "How Alice + Olivia Founder Stacey Bendet Created A $150 Million Brand". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  17. ^ a b Interview Magazine: "Introducing: Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia" retrieved May 13, 2014
  18. ^ "SNEAK PEEK: ALICE AND OLIVIA'S NEW HANDBAG LINE". www.luxandconcord.com. January 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019.
  19. ^ "Stacey Bendet & Randi Zuckerberg Collaborate On NFT". Haute Living. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  20. ^ Lauren, Amanda. "Alice + Olivia And Tempaper Launch An Iconic Wallpaper Collaboration". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  21. ^ "Alice + Olivia CEO Stacey Bendet on #ShareTheMicNow, 'the most emotional' project of her career". Glossy. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  22. ^ Ha, Anthony (2021-04-14). "Creatively raises $5M to help creative professionals showcase and find work". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  23. ^ "Creatively Raises $8M in Funding". FinSMEs. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  24. ^ "Finally, a Jobs Platform Designed for Creatives". culturedmag.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  25. ^ Vanity Fair: "White Celebrities Will Hand Off Instagram Accounts to Amplify Black Women’s Voices" June 9, 2020
  26. ^ "The Important Reason Why White Celebrities Are 'Sharing The Mic' Today". British Vogue. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  27. ^ Butler-Young, Sheena (2020-02-19). "Steve Madden Issues Public Apology to Stacey Bendet — Now, She's Asking for a $1 Million Donation". Footwear News. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  28. ^ "Steve Madden Goes Off on Rival CEO Stacey Bendet Over Lawsuit Claims". TMZ. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  29. ^ Staff writer (May 6, 2008). "Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet expecting first child". People. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  30. ^ Sarah Michaud (April 10, 2011). "Stacey Bendet Welcomes Daughter Scarlet Haven". People. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  31. ^ Leon, Anya (22 September 2015). "Stacey Bendet Welcomes Daughter Athena Belle". People. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  32. ^ Staff writer (May 23, 2011). "From 9 to 5: Stacey Bendet". Elle. Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  33. ^ Shanelle Rein-Olowokere and Asher Fogle Paul (February 16, 2011). "Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet Debuts Bump at Fashion Week". People. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  34. ^ "Amy Fine Collins Stands Out Amid the Met Gala's Couture Creations". Vanity Fair. May 3, 2011. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  35. ^ "Introducing the International Best-Dressed List 2017 Hall of Fame". Vanity Fair. September 7, 2017.
  36. ^ "Inside Stacey Bendet's 13th Annual Toy Drive for the Good+ Foundation". Vogue. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  37. ^ Suhrawardi, Rebecca. "Meet Stacey Bendet, A Female Founder In Fashion". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
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