The Line
parke & ronen is the product of two remarkable designers with an inspired
vision for a unique fashion company. Preferring chic sensuality to glitz
and gimmicks, Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel created parke & ronen. While
always in touch with the latest trends, the parke & ronen customer does not
fall victim to extreme looks. Refined details, quality fabrics, and
exquisite fit are the hallmarks of the parke & ronen look, attracting
clients who choose to dress simply yet look sensational.
parke & ronen white label:
With over forty accounts, the men's contemporary collection is sold in top
stores across the country and overseas. The white label collections also
include the extremely popular swim collection, and newly launched for spring
2003, the brilliant new tee shirt collection, incorporating the hallmarks of
parke & ronen fit with original screen-printed art.
parke & ronen boutique:
Marked by its distinctive red label this is the duo's higher end collection..
Encompassing both mens and womens collections, it is available exclusively
at the parke & ronen store in the trendy West Chelsea neighborhood of New
York.
Company History
When Ronen Jehezkel, a native of Israel, arrived in New York, in 1991, he
wanted to literally take his dream of fashion success to the streets. With
a mere $500 investment and small collections of vests, produced in his Soho
loft, the seeds of this young, innovative company were planted. Under his
first company's name, Moda In, he sold successfully in street fairs across
New York City. In addition to turning a nice profit, the success of this
venture allowed Ronen to develop his love of face-to-face interaction with
customers. A tradition that has remained a cornerstone of the designers'
philosophy.
Building on the initial success of the street fairs, Ronen moved his
operation to a studio and storefront in Tribeca. Here Parke and Ronen
Collaborated on their first creative effort together, a line of dresses for
Spring 1996. The two met in 1993 and their official business partnership is
marked by the incorporation of PR Design Co. in June 1997, of which they are
co-owners.
Designers' Background & Training
The Two designers contrasting backgrounds and training combine into a modern
approach to style for the savvy customer. After receiving his bachelor's
degree from Amherst College, Parke Lutter came to New York to pursue a
career as a fashion designer, where he enrolled in the Fashion Design
program at the Parsons School of Design. After receiving his B.F.A. from
Parsons in 1997, Parke joined forces with Ronen to open a new company and
launch parke & ronen. Ronen Jehezkel arrived in New York City in 1989 after
having attained his degree in Alta Moda (Italian Haute Couture) from the
highly regarded Instituto Europeo Di Design in Rome, Italy. The partners
backgrounds fuse the European traditions of haute couture and the American
sensibilities of Seventh Avenue, resulting in an exceptional creative
synergy.
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