A graduate of Cornell University, Adam Lippes began his career in fashion at Polo Ralph Lauren before moving to Oscar de la Renta, where he grew to be one of the youngest creative directors in the luxury fashion world.

In 2004, Mr. Lippes launched his eponymous label, ADAM, which took a new approach to classic American sportswear in a fresh, polished and feminine collection. The brand grew into a $20 million business with distribution in three free standing retail stores, shopadam.com, and the finest retail partners in USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. These partners included Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods, Lane Crawford, net-a-porter.com and shopbop.com. The brand, with a dedicated following for both its fashion and basics, has been featured in every major publication, including W, Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Allure, and the NY Times. With multiple covers of Women’s Wear Daily and a feature segment on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Mr. Lippes, a member of the prestigious CFDA, was named one of the most important designers of today by Vanity Fair magazine.

In 2007, the Atelier Fund, an investment vehicle of the Swiss luxury goods company Richemont, acquired a minority stake in ADAM and as a testament to the brand’s success, the brand was purchased by the Kellwood Company in late 2010. Due to a change in management and strategy, Mr. Lippes repurchased the brand and intellectual property in June of 2012 and will be re-launching as Adam Lippes during NY Fashion Week, 7th on 6th, in February of 2013.

Adam lives both in Soho, NYC as well the Berkshires, in Southwest Massachusetts.