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BE & D
Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain are Be & D - the brand redefining the concept of American luxury. Their collective focus is on the seamless blend of old world craftsmanship and modern creative vision that consistently challenges the idea of limitations.
Be & D began in 2004, at the kitchen table of a Greenpoint, Brooklyn loft. It was here that the duo created their very first design, the Garbo, modeled after a vintage bag found on holiday in a Beirut market. The bag quickly became an international phenomenon, catapulting Be & D onto the scene as a new force in the luxury market. Today, production takes place in Be & D's New York atelier and Italy. The brand has grown to encompass day and evening bags and clutches, belts and soft goods. Autumn/Winter 2007 saw the debut of Be & D Shoes.
Inthavong and Dumain's path to becoming Be & D are as different as the designers themselves. It is this disparity that results in the unique, innovative designs that are the cornerstone of the brand.
Be Inthavong is a native of Laos, where his family has owned a silk mill for over 200 years. After immigrating to the United States at age eight, Be began sketching, and the influence of his legacy was apparent from the first drawing. After graduating from Texas Christian University with a degree in Biology, Be was drawn back into the world of fashion. With no formal training, Be spent the next 10 years honing his innate skills in accessories design and production as co-designer and owner of a hair accessories company. Longing to further explore and experiment with textiles, his first love, Be channeled his parents entrepreneurial spirit and set out on his own. A chance meeting with fellow creative force Steve Dumain would ignite the spark that led to the establishment of Be & D.
Steve Dumain, was raised on a horse farm in upstate New York. Growing up, his unique sense of style was born out of his obsession with rummaging through local thrift stores, where he also accumulated a collection of antique luggage. After graduating from the University of Vermont, with a degree in International Business, Spanish and Art, Steve lived and traveled in Europe and South America. It was there he explored his fascination with fine art and sculpture - and the idea that an artist's hands could create infinite possibilities. He returned to New York and became established in the film industry as a gifted writer, producer and talent manager. After meeting Be, he realized his lifelong passions were too great to ignore.
The Be & D collection is skillfully made with premium leathers, exotic skins and custom hardware. Targeted toward a sensibility rather than an age group, each piece is timeless yet relevant. Be & D has been photographed on the likes of celebrities including Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron, Jessica Biel, Penelope Cruz and is beloved by top editors, stylists and fashion influencers around the globe. The collection is carried at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols and luxury boutiques worldwide.
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