Bonnie Young is renowned for her globally inspired and distinctive ready-to-wear designs. Her brand, BY. Bonnie Young, embodies a modern, timeless aesthetic in artful pieces with a powerful sensibility. Young began her career at Ralph Lauren while studying at Cornell University, later joining Donna Karan, based in Milan.
After LVMH acquired Donna Karan, Young returned to New York as creative director of the collection. In 2009, she launched her luxury children’s brand with a flagship store in Aspen, Colorado, later expanding into women’s wear. Young has been featured in Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Arabia, Vogue Japan, W, Forbes, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and more. Her designs are worn by Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Priyanka Chopra, Kate Hudson, Sydney Sweeney, Frank DiLella, Marisa Tomei, Gwyneth Paltrow, among others. By. Bonnie Young is a highly visible brand in the Middle East. Young has designed for the Saudi Royal family and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. She has collaborated on costume designs for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, and with Adidas, Swarovski, and numerous charities. After the COVID-19 pandemic, Young launched Project Plaid, donating blankets to NYC’s homeless. Young is concerned about social impact and the environment, which is reflected in the motto of her ageless, timeless, gender-inclusive brand: “Each piece for a purpose.” Young is a member of the CFDA.
