Born and raised in Manhattan, and the daughter of archaeologists, Ulla Johnson honed her signature style between the streets of New York and the far-flung destinations of her family’s travels.

Her eponymous line, founded in 2000 just after her graduation from university, immediately caught the attention of the fashion press. Growing from a handful of directional boutiques and with an early endorsement from Barneys New York, the ULLA JOHNSON collection has gained a dedicated following and the support of retailers across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. She has never wavered on her steadfast attention to the details of construction that have become her hallmark, basing each of her collections on a foundation of natural fibers, beautiful finishing, and ease of fit and form.

The ULLA JOHNSON label has become synonymous with custom prints, intricate embroideries, and fine tailoring, all of which have earned her a loyal and global customer base. With the introduction of a shoe collection in Fall 2013, the line now encompasses a full range of product categories sourced and produced worldwide with an emphasis on artisanal and handcrafted processes.

The designer lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three children.

Ulla Johnson has been a CFDA Member since 2014.