CLAUDIO MILANO SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COAST FASHION TRADE SHOW NEW YORK
Early Career
With over 30 years in the fashion circuit, fashion designer and entrepreneur Claude Cohen of Claudio Milano envisioned and built his brands from the ground up. Beginning with his earliest brand, NewYork NewYork, founded in Israel in 1985, a desire to provide excellence in quality met talent and perseverance. NewYork NewYork became the staple of style with over 25 stores opened nationally.
Claudio Milano
Establishing a new homebase in Miami, Florida in 2001, Claude built a company inspired and molded by the luxe lifestyle of those who appreciate elegance and class. Claudio Milano quickly expanded from a boutique carrying various Italian brands, to 7 stores across the country carrying one-of-a-kind, couture evening gowns and dresses. With his unique technique of mixing exquisite blends of silks and Swarovski crystals, Claude’s designs have become a familiar element in Miami as well as the world of fashion. His dresses can be seen worn by several renowned celebrities as well as adorned down red-carpet events.
Claudio Basic
Claudio Basic is the brand new, all-natural, lifestyle brand designed and created by Claudio Milano. Claude Cohen has placed the same attention to detail in Claudio Basic as his ultra-luxe Claudio Milano brand. Made of all natural fibers, and utilizing innovative garment dying techniques, Claudio Basic is quickly becoming the sought after mark in stylish linen and cotton pieces. Equally at home, on a yacht and on the streets, Claudio Basic’s pieces promise the comfort and ease of linen, with the style of today’s latest trends.
New Endeavors
Expanding his brand even further, Claude began developing a new, more casual, lifestyle brand, Claudio Basic, in 2012. Using only the finest quality of natural fibers and linens, the brand aspires to combine comfort, luxury and irresistible style. Although still in its infancy, Claudio Basic is proving to catch the attention of those who seek these characteristics, as well as many boutiques across the country.
The Team
Claudio Milano, established in 2001, is a family owned business. The team consists of Claude Cohen, the designer and creative director, alongside his wife, Nitza Cohen who handles business and official activities, and his brother, Avi Cohen, who handles and manages the company’s operations.