Why it belongs in ORBIS
Los Angeles fashion label founded 2016 by designer Alexia Elkaim, raised between Paris and LA. Began with a viral pair of body-hugging jeans recreated from a vintage Parisian find; now spans corsetry, denim, and going-out separates.
Miaou was founded in 2016 by designer Alexia Elkaim, who grew up between Paris and Los Angeles. The label started with a single pair of body-hugging jeans, recreated from a vintage pair Elkaim found in Paris; the design went viral online and built an early following among models and influencers before Elkaim expanded it into a full ready-to-wear collection. The brand's aesthetic mixes Y2K-era silhouettes with a retro-romantic sensibility. Miaou sells through its own site and stockists including SSENSE, END., and Revolve, which produced an exclusive capsule with the brand.