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Top 25 Independent designer brands based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,101 company matches for independent designer brands associated with the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 215,542 professional contacts across them, including 29,348 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for independent designer brands associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Sep 20, 2026 How this list was built
1,101Companies
215,542Contacts tracked
29,348Verified emails
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The 25 largest independent designer brands based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 1,101 company matches for independent designer brands based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 20, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#CompanyRevenueBase SmartSearchHeadquartersEmployeesContacts
1Exact matchNY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+20,044 contacts →

Exact match

“Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories…”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+17,067 contacts →

Exact match

“Forever 21 continues to be a fashion industry leader with a mission to make the latest trends accessible to all.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20265,001-10,00016,199 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1983, we’ve been designing pieces that feel both familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view.it’s no wonder we’ve been in…”

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4Exact matchSan Francisco, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+15,735 contacts →

Exact match

“Gap Inc, a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.”

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5Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+14,008 contacts →

Exact match

“Abercrombie & Fitch Co.(NYSE: ANF) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments…”

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6Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20265,001-10,0009,398 contacts →

Exact match

“EXPRESS is a multichannel fashion brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression.”

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7Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+7,875 contacts →

Exact match

“In 1981, GUESS sold its very first pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's department store.”

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8Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+7,196 contacts →

Exact match

“Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear…”

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9Exact matchSan Francisco, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+7,089 contacts →

Exact match

“Explore our amazing opportunities at jobs.bananarepublic.com Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering modern, versatile classics designed…”

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10Exact matchBirmingham, AL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20265,001-10,0004,707 contacts →

Exact match

“About us: Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with nearly 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 35…”

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11Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0004,075 contacts →

Exact match

“With a 115-plus-year legacy behind us, we’re looking to the future, a future in which conformity falls and originality rises.”

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12Exact matchNew York, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0004,066 contacts →

Exact match

“ABOUT US excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create.”

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13Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0003,546 contacts →

Exact match

“Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand founded in New York in 2004.”

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14Exact matchGoleta, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0003,389 contacts →

Exact match

“Deckers Brands is a global organization that has been developing and nurturing brands into global icons since 1973.”

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15Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202610001+3,081 contacts →

Exact match

“URBN Urban Outfitters, is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, Anthropologie Weddings, Free People, FP Movement, Terrain, Urban Outfitters, Nuuly…”

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16Exact matchLong Island City, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0002,878 contacts →

Exact match

“Steven Madden, Ltd.”

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17Exact matchBeverly Hills, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0002,669 contacts →

Exact match

“Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles.”

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18Exact matchDoral, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,0002,285 contacts →

Exact match

“Perry Ellis International, Inc.”

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19Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0001,578 contacts →

Exact match

“Centric Brands LLC is a leading global lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce…”

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20Exact matchNew York, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026n/a1,506 contacts →

Exact match

“Drawing from the essence of the water and the currents of the world, Nautica is a global lifestyle brand that creates style that’s iconic, yet modern and innovative in its fit…”

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21Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,0001,441 contacts →

Exact match

“Bebe is the go-to destination for chic, contemporary fashion.”

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22Exact matchEl Segundo, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-5001,420 contacts →

Exact match

“Established in 2002 in the heart of Los Angeles, True Religion set out to disrupt the denim industry with our five-pocket design and infamous Super T stitch.”

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23Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026n/a982 contacts →

Exact match

“WHO WE ARE For over 40 years, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.”

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24Exact matchBrooklyn, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-500793 contacts →

Exact match

“Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that’s celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect…”

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25Exact matchIrving, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,000706 contacts →

Exact match

“A global brand growth platform helping partners of all sizes reach consumers in every channel.”

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Independent designer brands based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026
13.6%Verified-email coverage
195.8Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
22.3%Largest-city concentration · New York
Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
541
11-50
317
51-200
126
201-500
49
501-1,000
19
1,001-5,000
20
5,001-10,000
7
10001+
15

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,101 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “independent designer brands” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 29,348 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “independent designer brands”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many independent designer brands are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,101 company matches for independent designer brands associated with the United States as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Ralph Lauren tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most independent designer brands?

New York leads with 245 company records, followed by Los Angeles (122) and Miami (24).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 29,348 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,101 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.