Meet Your Maker
I am a fifth-generation pleater, raised in the fashion industry inside my family’s workshop in New York’s Garment District. From a young age I watched fabric transformed through molds, heat, and precision into garments that carried both structure and beauty.
My father was my greatest teacher. He believed that the only thing that truly mattered was the product itself. He often told me:
“Make something so good, the customer will break down the door for it.”
My late father and I posing for Spirit and Flesh magazine
Today I carry that philosophy forward, continuing the work of the generations before me, and maintaining the standards that defined our family craft.
My Promise to You
I promise that every piece carries the weight of my father’s watchful eye—his legacy is the ultimate inspector. I hold myself and my team to the same level of perfection he demanded. When your fabric is pleated, it will be done by hands trained directly by me or guided by the same family craft that has defined us for generations.
My late father, Leon opening a pleating mold
Our Commitment
The fashion industry has undergone enormous change over the past century. At times, the pursuit of speed and scale has distanced the industry from the values that once defined it: craftsmanship, longevity, and responsibility to the world around us.
At Pierre Labiche, we believe the future of fashion must do more than simply reduce harm. It must actively improve the world it touches. Our work is guided by a commitment to craftsmanship, responsibility, and the belief that true artistry should leave the world better than it was found.
From left to right: My late father Leon, mother Sera and myself
Preserving The Craft - We are committed to preserving the rare crafts that once defined the fashion industry, ensuring that the knowledge and skill of specialized ateliers continue for future generations.
My late father Leon photographed by Chris Payne for the New York Times
Strengthening The New York Craft - New York City’s Garment District has long been one of the great centers of fashion craftsmanship. Supporting and sustaining that ecosystem remains central to our work.
George looking at pleats at a neighbors studio.
Responsible Manufacturing - Our long-term goal is to achieve zero-waste production, ensuring that the by-products of our work are transformed into new materials and creations whenever possible.
Project Golden Bear - Project Golden Bear is our nonprofit initiative through which we carry forward the core commitments of our work: reducing waste, sustaining craftsmanship, and doing meaningful good in the world.
Using couture remnants and materials from our atelier, we create opportunities for the next generation to experience what cannot be learned in a classroom — the discipline, standards, and environment of a real workshop. We believe that only a true craftsman can help shape the next generation of craftsmen.