Today marks the official opening of Johanna Ortiz’s first flagship store in the US, on Madison Avenue, so what better way to preview the new location than inside her new space? “Yesterday my manager told me that people were coming in like, ‘Oh, I’m so glad you’re here!’ and saying ‘Welcome to the neighborhood!’” she … Read more
Johanna Ortiz went out of her comfort zone for her fall presentation, trading the ambience of plush showrooms for the rarefied spaces of the Collège des Bernardins, a 13th century gothic building that was formerly a Cistercian college of the University of Paris. Further stepping up the game, she showed a broader collection than usual … Read more
Johanna Ortiz is gearing up for a major milestone of a year; she is celebrating her 20th anniversary in business. Perhaps that’s why her pre-fall collection had all the markings of a quintessential Johanna Ortiz collection: like a boldly printed caftan with alluring cabochon embroidery around the neckline, or a sequin stripe mini dress with … Read more
