From the press notes:
Born in London into an artistic family and raised in New York, Charlotte Ronson followed the tradition by developing her own unique style at an early age.
In 2000, Ronson launched her first collection, C. Ronson, which gained instant recognition and the attention of renowned publications. In May 2002, Ronson opened her flagship boutique in New York’s hip Nolita neighborhood.
In 2005, Aaron Nil joined C.Ronson as president and the collection was re-named “Charlotte Ronson” – a natural evolution of the brand and an accurate reflection of who Charlotte is and what she and her customer want to wear. In late 2009, Charlotte and Aaron became partners and established Charlotte Ronson International headquartered in New York City.
With Charlotte Ronson’s sense of style and Aaron Nir’s savvy business sense this dynamic team has created a powerful brand with widespread recognition arid huge potential.
As a fixture in the fabric of New York City life, Ronson has fostered many relationships with family and friends and developed a number of strategic partnerships resulting in innovative collaborations.
She has worked on a limited edition t-shirt collection with her mother Ann Dexter-Jones, best friend Shoshanna Lonstein-Gruss, brother Mark and twin sister Samantha, both internationally known musicians and deejays, and has launched must have hand-bags with friends, Hollywood icon Nicole Richie, singer Lily Allen, and actress Lindsay Lohan.
In 2009, she announced a long running collaboration project; a new swimwear line with Shoshanna aptly named “Shoshanna Made With Love Charlotte Ronson..”
Known for her impeccable style and trendsetting designs, Ronson’s clothing and accessories have quickly become a favorite among such fashion forward celebrities, models and influencers including Blake Lively, Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Richie, Rihanna, Diane Kruger, Leighton Meester, and Kate Moss.
Charlotte Ronson has become one of the most sought after American wornenswear designers and her New York Fashion Week runway shows are a must see event. Her success has also lead to design deals with some of American’s largest, respected retailers and has catapulted her into the spotlight.
In 2008, Ronson designed Play by C. Ronson, a diffusion line exclusive to Urban Outfitters, sold in over 100 of their retail stores nationwide and online.
Ronson and JCPenney have signed a long-term deal with the Texas-based retailer with a full contemporary sportswear collection.
“I [Heart] Ronson for JCPenney made its debut in Spring 2009 hitting 600 of JCPenney stores as well as their online site and catalogues.
In 2011 Charlotte Ronson was inducted into the CFDA and launched the Charlotte Ronson Beauty line with Sephora, sold exclusively in all Sephora doors and on Sephora.com.
The designer continued to expand her eponymous brand in 2012 when she launched the Charlotte Ronson handbag collection with Artisan House.
With her namesake collection garnering rave reviews across the board in the US and abroad as well as her multifaceted business ventures in Asia, collaborations, and with JCPenney, Ronson has solidified herself as a leading young designer and a driving force in American Fashion.
Photos courtesy of Charlotte Ronson
