"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades"

Emily Shalant launched in 2020 under the creative direction of Emily Shalant and with Evelyn Anastos as President and Director of Global Sales. From the outset, the brand aimed to design clothing that accompanies women through their most meaningful moments. Versatility is a pillar of the brand’s DNA: a taffeta skirt made for galas, later styled with flats. A hand-beaded top paired with vintage denim and classic dresses that are beautifully detailed without ever being costumey. Pieces designed to live with you, not just hang in your closet.

Today, the brand is carried in over 200 luxury boutiques around the world and loved by stylists, brides, and women of all ages who return to the line season after season. Everything is still envisioned in Emily’s New York studio and crafted in partnership with expert artisans, utilizing exclusive materials and patented techniques. It's easy to make a young, beautiful woman look amazing, but our aim has always been to highlight the beauty in each of us at any age. We credit a lot of our success to our commitment to the perfect fit. Simply put, you don’t need to be a size two to look amazing; our fit accommodates all shapes and sizes. 

Every day can be elegant, and that beauty is most powerful when it’s personal.

I worked alongside Evelyn Anastos at a corporate fashion house for many years. We represented different brands but admired each other from across the office. She was President of one division; I was Creative Director of another. We were friendly rivals with a shared respect. When the world shut down in 2020 and we lost our jobs overnight, we turned to each other to build something of our own. There is truly no one else I’d rather work with.