Kirna Zabete

What Kirna Zabete does

Kirna Zabête is a privately held, direct-to-consumer luxury fashion retailer founded in 1999 and operating under the brand line 'Fashion's Happy Place Since 1999'. The company curates and sells women's designer fashion across clothing, dresses, bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and a more recently added Home category, alongside an in-house private-label line called the Kirna Zabête Exclusive Collection. The product assortment spans both heritage luxury maisons — including Alaïa, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Pucci, Missoni, Bottega Veneta, Loewe, and Khaite — and emerging designers such as Tove, Caroline Constas, Anya Hindmarch, and Dagmar, with price points ranging from approximately $245 for entry-level pieces up to $6,390 for fine jewelry.

The company operates a hybrid retail model: seven owned boutiques in premium US markets (Soho NYC, Madison Avenue NYC, East Hampton NY, Palm Beach FL, Miami FL, Bryn Mawr PA, and Nashville TN) combined with a direct e-commerce storefront at kirnazabete.com built on Shopify. Distribution is fully owned; no third-party marketplace or wholesale channel is documented. The company layers bookable personal styling appointments on top of its stores as a service differentiator and produces editorial content through its 'From K to Z' blog and seasonal Edits (Summer Edit, Buyer's Picks, Color Theory, Best From Beth). Marketing is concentrated in organic social (Instagram), email newsletters with discount incentives, and in-store styling experiences.

Revenue is generated transactionally through one-time purchases of curated designer merchandise at full retail price, supported by a Sale section offering 50-60% off on select items. The target customer is affluent, fashion-conscious women shopping for special occasions, vacation wardrobes, elevated everyday style, and bridal. Kirna Zabête is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds; revenue, headcount, and management team details are not publicly available.

Name

Kirna Zabete

Legal name

Kirna Zabête

Website

https://kirnazabete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kirna Zabête is a privately held, multi-brand luxury fashion retailer founded in 1999, operating seven owned boutiques in premium US markets and a Shopify-based e-commerce platform serving affluent women seeking curated designer apparel, accessories, jewelry, bags, shoes, and home goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Fashion Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458), Jewelry Retailers (45831), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Department/Flagship & Multi-brand Boutiques (Jewelry/Watches) (CRAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Accessories Retail (Leather Goods, Sunglasses, SLG) (CRAKAGAE), Everyday Fashion Jewelry (Earrings/Necklaces/Bracelets/Rings) (CRAKABAA), Luxury & Designer Footwear (CRAAACAI)

Keywords

• Luxury fashion retail
• Designer clothing
• Fashion boutique
• Women's apparel
• Designer accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Designer Fashion Retail: Kirna Zabête generates revenue through the retail sale of curated designer fashion items including clothing, accessories, shoes, bags, jewelry, and home goods. Products are sold at full retail price through 7 physical boutique locations and an e-commerce platform. The model is transactional (one-time purchase) rather than subscription-based, with sales driven by seasonal collections and new arrivals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kirna Zabête is a multi-brand luxury women's fashion retailer operating seven upscale boutiques across premium U.S. markets and an e-commerce site at kirnazabete.com. It sells curated designer clothing, dresses, bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and home goods from houses such as Alaïa, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Pucci, Missoni, Khaite, Bottega Veneta, Loewe, and Chloé, alongside its own Kirna Zabête Exclusive Collection and complimentary in-store styling services.

Product overview

Kirna Zabête is a luxury fashion retailer operating as a multi-brand e-commerce platform and brick-and-mortar boutique. The core offering consists of curated women's fashion across seven main categories: Clothing (including dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and active swimwear), Bags (handbags and accessories), Shoes (footwear across styles), Jewelry (fashion and fine pieces), Accessories (belts, eyewear, wallets), Home (home decor and lifestyle goods), and Sale (discounted items). The store carries an extensive portfolio of designer brands including Alaïa, La DoubleJ, Missoni, Miu Miu, Pucci, Saint Laurent, Tove, and others. Additionally, Kirna Zabête offers an exclusive private-label collection (Kirna Zabête Exclusive Collection) featuring apparel only available through their stores. The company supplements retail with styling services through personal appointments. The platform operates exclusively on Shopify's e-commerce infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Designer Clothing Curated assortment of luxury designer women's clothing from heritage and contemporary fashion houses, sold to affluent female customers through seven boutique locations and the kirnazabete.com e-commerce site.
• Designer Dresses Standalone designer dresses category featuring pieces from luxury houses, available to luxury fashion consumers in-store and online.
• Designer Bags Luxury designer handbags and bags from labels such as Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Loewe, sold to affluent customers through boutiques and e-commerce.
• Designer Shoes Luxury designer footwear from brands including Gianvito Rossi, Chloé, and others, retailed through the boutique network and e-commerce site.
• Designer Jewelry Luxury designer jewelry pieces sold alongside apparel and accessories to affluent fashion consumers.
• Designer Accessories Curated luxury designer accessories complementing the apparel and footwear assortment, available in-store and online.
• Home Luxury home goods category retailed alongside the apparel and accessories assortment in boutiques and online.
• Kirna Zabête Exclusive Collection Proprietary private-label collection developed under the Kirna Zabête brand, sold exclusively through the company's own boutiques and kirnazabete.com.
• Personal Styling Services Complimentary in-store styling service allowing customers to book a personal stylist to curate outfits from the curated assortment at any Kirna Zabête boutique.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, featured and new designer.

• AlaïacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKirna Zabête is an authorized retailer of Alaïa luxury fashion collections including dresses, bags, denim, and knitwear. The partnership provides customers access to exclusive Alaïa pieces including the signature Mina bag collection.
• La DoubleJcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner celebrated for bold prints and Italian craftsmanship. Kirna Zabête curates La DoubleJ's vibrant dresses, kaftans, and homeware collections.
• MissonicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner known for signature knitwear and distinctive zigzag patterns. Kirna Zabête offers Missoni's metallic knits, swimwear, and occasion wear.
• Miu MiucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner offering playful luxury fashion. Kirna Zabête carries Miu Miu dresses, bags, shoes, and accessories including the signature Aventure bag.
• PuccicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner synonymous with vibrant Mediterranean prints. Kirna Zabête offers Pucci's signature swimwear, silk prints, and resort wear.
• Saint LaurentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner. Kirna Zabête offers Saint Laurent bags, accessories, and fashion pieces including the Le 5 à 7 Bea Tote and Babylon mules.
• TovefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured emerging designer partner. Kirna Zabête offers Tove's contemporary dresses including the popular Amina Ruched Cotton Midi Dress and Katrine Pleated Satin Maxi Dress.
• St. AgnifeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner. Kirna Zabête offers St. Agni's relaxed yet refined clothing including everyday pants, strapless tops, and resort-inspired maxi dresses.
• Caroline Constasnew designerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew designer partner featuring Mediterranean-inspired resort wear and elegant gowns including the Gwendolyn Gown and Isabelle High-Low Silk Gown.
• Anya Hindmarchnew designerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew designer partner featuring playful leather goods, raffia bags, and iconic charm accessories including the Neeson Tote and Mortimer Clutch collections.
• DagmarfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStockholm-based designer founded by three sisters, offering modern Scandinavian knitwear and refined wardrobe staples.
• DelphinefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner partner offering elegant gowns including the Tess, Charlotte, Colette, and Ava dress collections featured in the Gowns edit.
• Proenza SchoulerfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner known for contemporary luxury. Kirna Zabête offers Proenza Schouler's Sybella Classic Cotton Shirting Midi Dress.
• Rachel GilbertfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner partner specializing in embellished and sequin gowns including the Marlow Sequin Gown and Hugo Embellished Gown featured in the Gowns collection.
• Reign LAfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJewelry designer partner. Kirna Zabête offers Reign LA's fine jewelry including the Rani Thorn Link Necklace with Diamonds priced at $6,390.
• Yi CollectionfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured jewelry designer partner spotlighted in the jewelry collection.
• The SeifeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner partner offering silk gowns including the Cowl Bias Silk Gown and Cut-Out Bias Silk Gown featured in the Gowns collection.
• AKRISfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss luxury fashion house featured in the Gowns collection with the Wave Guipure Sheath Dress priced at $5,290.
• Bottega VenetafeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured luxury bag designer partner listed in the Bags section.
• KhaitefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner in Bags and Accessories offering signature belts and leather goods.
• LoewefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured luxury bag designer partner listed in the Bags section.
• ChloéfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner in Shoes offering feminine luxury footwear.
• Gianvito RossifeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured luxury shoe designer partner offering elegant heels and sandals.
• Nili LotanfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured designer partner spotlighted with Nili Lotan Belts in the Accessories collection.
• Cultus ArtemfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured jewelry designer partner listed in the jewelry section.
• Gaya JoyasfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured jewelry designer partner listed in the jewelry section.
• The Ben ShoppefeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured jewelry designer partner listed in the jewelry section.
• CabanafeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured home and lifestyle brand partner offering design books and home décor in the Home collection.
• Santa Maria NovellafeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric Italian pharmacy brand featured in the Home collection with candles and fragrance offerings.
• Ingram BooksfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured bookseller partner offering designer and fashion books in the Home collection.
• Adam LippesfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner partner offering silk tops and knitwear including the Ria Knit Top, Cusette Halter Top, and Romy Knit Midi Skirt in matching sets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intermix: Multi-brand luxury women's boutique retailer with both physical stores and e-commerce, curating designer assortments (dresses, ready-to-wear, accessories) for affluent fashion-conscious women — directly comparable concept, customer, and price points to Kirna Zabête.
• Elyse Walker: Multi-brand luxury boutique operating door locations in affluent US markets (Pacific Palisades, Newport Beach) plus an e-commerce platform, curating designer fashion and accessories at similar price points to Kirna Zabête's assortment.
• MatchesFashion: Global online luxury multi-brand retailer carrying designer apparel, bags, shoes, and jewelry from brands like Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, and Alaïa — directly comparable curated luxury marketplace model.
• Mytheresa: Premium online luxury multi-brand retailer with a curated selection of designer clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories marketed to affluent women — same value proposition, customer, and brand portfolio as Kirna Zabête.
• Net-a-Porter: Pioneer of online luxury multi-brand retail carrying high-end designer fashion and accessories worldwide with the same brand relationships (Alaïa, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Loewe) — closest large-scale peer to Kirna Zabête's e-commerce business.
• SSENSE: Online multi-brand luxury and emerging designer retailer targeting fashion-forward affluent consumers with a curated edit of designer and contemporary brands — comparable targeted customer and discovery-led model.
• FWRD by ELOQUII: Online luxury multi-brand retailer offering curated designer clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories to affluent women — directly comparable e-commerce assortment and customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Saks Fifth Avenue: Iconic US luxury department store (plus Saks OFF 5TH) carrying many of the same brands (Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Alaïa, Bottega Veneta) — overlapping customer and brand portfolio but a far larger, broader assortment and a public-facing platform competitor.
• Bergdorf Goodman: Manhattan-based luxury department store with selective multi-brand assortment and personal shopping services — comparable customer and luxury brand portfolio but a much larger, single-anchor operation.
• Nordstrom: US multi-category retailer with a meaningful luxury designer business (Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack) carrying many of the same designer brands — overlapping customer but operating at vastly greater scale and with broader assortment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kirnazabete
• Xx.com/kirnazabete

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kirna Zabete