Katie Fong

What Katie Fong does

Katie Fong (also styled Katie Fong Collection) is a privately held, founder-operated luxury women's apparel label founded in 2013 by designer Katie Fong Biglin, who trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology and completed apprenticeships at Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, and Vera Wang before launching her own line. The company designs and produces custom bridal gowns, made-to-order evening and occasion wear, and curated accessories, serving discerning brides and women seeking one-of-a-kind special-occasion garments. Production is split between New York City's Garment District for construction and Greenwich, Connecticut for hand finishing.

The business model is a high-touch, appointment-only atelier model anchored by the company's flagship, "Katie Fong The Boutique," at 60 Lewis Street in Greenwich, Connecticut, which operates on a part-time, appointment-only basis. Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke one-time commissions (custom wedding gowns, made-to-measure separates, custom jumpsuits), with pricing quoted per piece, and secondarily through ready-to-wear apparel and a curated selection of third-party accessories (jewelry, scarves) priced from roughly $39 to $225 and gift cards starting at $25. Custom bridal commissions follow an approximately 20-week multi-step process. The brand is sold directly at the boutique and via a channel partnership with A Little Something White Bridal Couture.

The customer base is built on personal relationships, earned media (features in Glamour, Brides, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Greenwich Magazine, Luxsure, and New Zealand Apparel), and a recurring trunk show and event program with accessory designers and cultural institutions (Bruce Museum Bruce Contemporaries, Greenwich Hospital Foundation). Geography spans the U.S. Northeast through the Southeast with international bridal commissions including in Italy and Uruguay. The company has no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and a headcount of 1-10 including founder, sales / production assistants, and in-house seamstresses; the operating model is bootstrapped and capacity-constrained by the designer-founder's direct involvement.

Name

Katie Fong

Legal name

Katie Fong

Website

https://katiefong.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katie Fong is a privately held luxury custom apparel label founded in 2013 by designer Katie Fong Biglin, designing and producing bespoke bridal gowns, made-to-order evening wear, and curated accessories for discerning brides and women, sold primarily through an appointment-only boutique in Greenwich, Connecticut and a partner bridal retailer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Bridal & Evening Wear

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Jewelry Retailers (458310)

SIC

Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Bridal & Occasionwear (CRAAAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Womenswear (CRAAAFAG), Luxury Fashion (Ready-to-Wear & Couture) (CRAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Custom bridal gowns
• Made-to-measure apparel
• Luxury evening wear
• Custom fashion design
• Ready-to-wear dresses

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Wedding Gowns: Bespoke wedding gown design service where brides work directly with Katie Fong to create one-of-a-kind wedding dresses. Service expanded to include bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and reception dresses.
2. Made-to-Order Apparel: Ready-to-wear and made-to-order clothing including gowns, short dresses, and separates. Collection ranges from silk georgette tops to silk faille ball gowns. Custom patterns available for 'the perfect dress' in 300+ colors.
3. Accessories and Jewelry: Boutique carries curated selection of jewelry and accessories from partner designers including Andrea Del Bello, Dunay Joaillier, Kosa Jewels, LLF Studio, and Rory Worby.
4. Custom Jumpsuits and Separates: Custom design service for special occasion separates including jumpsuits in Italian silks and dramatic jackets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katie Fong Collection is a luxury women's fashion label that designs and sells custom bridal gowns, made-to-order ready-to-wear apparel (gowns, dresses, and separates), and curated third-party jewelry and accessories. Garments are manufactured in New York City's Garment District and hand-finished in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a custom design process typically taking about 20 weeks. The brand sells primarily through its appointment-only boutique in Greenwich, supplemented by trunk shows, a wholesale partnership, and online ordering.

Product overview

Katie Fong Collection is a luxury women's clothing brand offering a made-to-order and custom-designed apparel business. The core portfolio consists of three main pillars: (1) Custom bridal gowns and wedding attire combining timeless elegance with modern details; (2) A ready-to-wear collection featuring silk georgette tops, silk faille ball gowns, and various dresses and separates; and (3) A made-to-measure design service typically requiring twenty weeks for completion. The boutique also retails curated accessories from partner designers including Andrea Del Bello Jewelry, Dunay Joaillier Fine Jewelry, Kosa Jewels, LLF Studio Jewelry, and Rory Worby Hand Painted Scarves. The collection is manufactured in New York City's garment district using finest fabrics, laces, and embroidery sourced globally. The company was founded in 2013 and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridal Gowns

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid growth in demand for collection at partner locations

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A Little Something White Bridal CouturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAshley Krauss's bridal boutique carries the Katie Fong collection. Described as a 'perfect match' with businesses aligned in commitment to customer excellence, strong business values, and impeccable design sense. Noted for rapid growth in demand for the collection.
• Andrea Del Bello JewelrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry designer whose pieces are featured at the boutique. Andrea Del Bello also collaborated with Katie on custom veil designs for bridal clients. Multiple trunk shows hosted at the boutique.
• Dunay Joaillier Fine JewelrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFine jewelry by Isabel Dunay, GIA-certified gemologist and former Tiffany & Co. head gemologist. Regular trunk shows hosted at the boutique featuring their mother-of-pearl earrings, engagement rings, and pearl jewelry.
• LLF Studio JewelryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry brand carried at the boutique, featuring stackable bracelets and pearl pieces.
• Rory Worby Hand Painted ScarvesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtist and jewelry designer with hand painted scarves featuring feathers and appliqued lace. Featured at boutique trunk shows.
• Kosa JewelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry brand available at the boutique.
• Jane Coco CowlesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtist and jewelry designer with unique pieces including caviar earrings. Trunk show hosted in collaboration with Bruce Museum's Bruce Contemporaries.
• YUKO DECO NYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccessory designer based in Rye, NY, featuring scarves trimmed in feathers and appliqued lace. Pop-up events hosted at the boutique.
• Bruce Museum (Bruce Contemporaries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chairing Bruce Museum Gala and collaborating with Bruce Contemporaries (under-45 group) for exclusive events and trunk shows. Katie served as Gala co-chair and helped plan events supporting the museum.
• Greenwich Hospital FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatie co-chairs the Under the Stars Benefit supporting women and children's health at Greenwich Hospital. Event held at Riverside Yacht Club with live performances.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Monique Lhuillier: Established luxury designer known for bridal and ready-to-wear with flagship boutiques. Comparable on bridal positioning and custom design but operates at significantly larger scale with broader licensing.
• Oscar de la Renta: Heritage luxury fashion house where Katie Fong Biglin apprenticed for three years. Comparable as a luxury designer brand with bridal and occasion wear, though far larger in scale and global distribution.
• Vera Wang: Iconic luxury bridal and ready-to-wear maison where Katie Fong completed an apprenticeship. Comparable as a designer-led luxury bridal brand, but operates at vastly greater scale with global wholesale.

Direct peers

• Markarian: NYC-based luxury occasion-wear designer known for handcrafted gowns and special-occasion pieces with bespoke services. Directly comparable to Katie Fong on NYC atelier production and feminine, occasion-led positioning.
• Lela Rose: Luxury designer with bridal and ready-to-wear collections, custom design services, and a flagship boutique. Closely mirrors Katie Fong's atelier-style custom bridal + RTW model and DTC boutique retail.
• Amsale: Luxury bridal and bridesmaid designer offering custom and made-to-order gowns from a New York atelier. Directly comparable to Katie Fong on custom bridal positioning, NYC production, and premium occasion-wear aesthetic.
• Theia: Luxury bridal and special-occasion designer offering couture gowns and cocktail dresses. Directly comparable on made-to-order bridal and occasion-wear at premium price points with a designer-led brand.
• Naeem Khan: Luxury designer offering bridal, couture, and ready-to-wear occasion wear with custom design services. Comparable to Katie Fong on custom bridal craftsmanship and high-end gala/occasion positioning.
• Carol Hannah: Independent luxury bridal designer producing custom and couture gowns with an atelier-style experience. Comparable to Katie Fong on custom bridal craftsmanship, smaller scale, and direct designer-client relationship.

Emerging players

• Houghton: NYC-based contemporary occasion-wear designer offering made-to-order and custom pieces. Comparable to Katie Fong on made-to-order model and modern-romantic aesthetic, though positioned slightly downmarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/katiefongcollection
• Facebookfacebook.com/katiefongcollection
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katie-fong-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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