Location

New York City, New York, United States

Founded

2007

Price

Mid Range

Shipping

Worldwide

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Sea New York (SEA NY)

About

New York is founded by childhood friends Sean Monahan and Monica Paolini, who launched this designer clothing brand in the late 2000s after Monica had spent nine years as Design Director at Betsey Johnson and three years as Head Design Assistant at Jill Stuart. The brand name takes its first three letters from Sean's name, and together the duo combines Monica's eye for vintage-feeling pieces with Sean's inclination toward modern, clean styles. Their considered aesthetic is quietly inviting and elegantly balanced, using lace, embroidery, knits, and technical fabrics to create collections that are at once effortless and optimistic, romantic and boyish. Based in New York City, the brand has built a devoted global following and is carried at Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue, with each season drawing fresh inspiration from flea market and vintage finds.

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Monica Paolini

Frequently asked questions

What is the price range of Sea New York (SEA NY)?
Sea New York (SEA NY) is positioned in the mid-range price range.
Where is Sea New York (SEA NY) based?
Based in New York City, the brand has built a devoted global following and is carried at Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue, with each season drawing fresh inspiration from flea market and vintage finds.
When was Sea New York (SEA NY) founded?
Sea New York (SEA NY) was founded in 2007.
Who founded Sea New York (SEA NY)?
Sea New York (SEA NY) york is founded by childhood friends Sean Monahan and Monica Paolini, who launched this designer clothing brand in the late 2000s after Monica had spent nine years as Design Director at Betsey Johnson and three years as Head Design Assistant at Jill Stuart.
What products does Sea New York (SEA NY) offer?
Their considered aesthetic is quietly inviting and elegantly balanced, using lace, embroidery, knits, and technical fabrics to create collections that are at once effortless and optimistic, romantic and boyish.

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