Founded by Helena Stuart in 1978 as a boutique on Columbus Avenue in New York City, Only Hearts makes lingerie and apparel in New York City. Helena and her daughter Kaya now offer a lifestyle collection that grew from the company’s original “Inner Outerwear” concept, with production in small batches to reduce waste.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Made in Green
Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD)
Compliance program
ISO 14000
Carrie Amber IntimatesFounded by women and run by women at every level, Carrie Amber Intimates designs L.A.-inspired lingerie and everyday essentials made to move with the wearer. The El Monte company pairs a minimal-meets-luxury aesthetic with a strong community focus, having donated more than 10,000 items while hosting groundwater recycling wells on its property and repurposing all of its cardboard.EL MONTE, CA
Emmelle DesignMi Jong Lee’s EMMELLE began with a New York retail store in 1982 and has grown into a design-led womenswear company rooted in its own Garment District atelier. Today, Emmelle Design makes its collection in-house, while also helping other lifestyle brands bring garments from development through production. Lee’s work was recognized with a 2024 David Prize for bringing volume garment manufacturing back to New York’s Garment District.New York, NY
Carina New YorkEstablished in 1996, family-run Carina New York makes private-label garments through domestic, in-house cut-and-sew production in Manhattan’s Garment District. Founded by Alfred Sabetay after he learned fur and shearling work from his father, the company now works with his daughter Paula Stvan and specializes in leather and shearling, with production options for independent designers and established brands. Carina also turns production scraps into accessories, embellishments, and small home goods through its upcycling offering.NEW YORK, NY
In Style USAIn Style USA is a New York Garment District atelier that develops and produces fashion garments, taking designs from initial concept and pattern through samples and finished domestic production. Established 30 years ago, the private-label manufacturer operates from roughly 10,000 square feet with more than 60 sewing machines and two on-site cutting tables. Owner Tina Yu brings multigenerational fashion-manufacturing experience and a background working with designers including Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta, while the company serves both emerging labels and established brands.NEW YORK, NY