Sylvie Millstein launched Hellessy ready-to-wear  in 2012 from her Soho studio and has since captivated women with her signature designs.

Born and raised in Paris, Millstein moved to New York City with her family after wrapping a 10+ year career as a senior merchant with houses including Chanel, Givenchy, and Harrods in Europe and Japan. Along with her stylish lifestyle and multicultural French/Japanese background, this has provided a unique approach which meets the context of her women’s day and evening style.

Hellessy is hand crafted and produced in New York City and recognized by international fashion and lifestyle publications with an influential and diverse celebrity following. Emily Ratajkowski, Priyanka Chopra, Cara Delevingne, Kristen Stewart, Martha Hunt, Rihanna, and Lily James are some of the brand’s loyal followers.

Hellessy was a finalist for the US International Woolmark prize in 2016.

Sylvie Millstein has been a CFDA Member since 2019.