Guide Note

Badgley Mischka is an American fashion design label created by Mark Badgley and James Mischka.

Badgley and Mischaka met while attending Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. They formed a common design bond and launched Badgley Mischka in 1988, soon followed by their bridal business in 1993. Badgley and Miscka not only partnered in business, but also in life.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen where among Badgley Mischka's spokeswomen along with Sharon Stone, and in August of 2007, Teri Hatcher was named spokesperson for the Fall 2007 campaign.

Fast Facts

1. Founders Mark Badgley and James Mischka
2. Started in 1988
3. Bridal Business launched in 1993
4. Sharon Stone replaced Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as spokesperson in 2006
5. Designed the second wedding dress worn by Kristin Davis on Sex and the City
6. Newly launched sportswear line in 2007
7. Famous for red carpet wear

Badgley Mischka also has a line of specialty items such as handbags, shoes, eyewear and fragrances

Badgley Mischka designs are being worn by some of Hollywood's favorite leading ladies, such as Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Kate Winslet, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Lopez

The Badgley Mischka line is available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman and boutiques in West Hollywood and Boston.